ACCI has added a new mural to the Chief Billy Diamond Hall. The mural is part of the 1% for art project, which means that 1% of the construction costs of our building has been put aside for artwork specifically made for our building. A jury composed of Dianne Ottereyes Reid, Kenny Mianscum, Stephen Rotman, Stephen Inglis and Maurice Achard selected the designs and artists through a series of competitions.
Virginia Brodeleau, an artist from Rapide-des-Cèdres, related to the family of Billy Diamond, came to ACCI near the end of July, and with the assistance of Michel Varin and Norbert Lemire, painted a magnificent mural for us and for all visitors to enjoy.
The mural is a homage to the late Chief Billy Diamond, marking the organizations he helped to establish, and the inspiration he represented to his people. It captures the essence of Eeyou Istchee and aspects of life that have made Eeyou Istchee what it is.
