Creating experiences and visuals that bring people together.
Lindsay works as a researcher, archivist, artist, and designer - in different creative mediums and with different communities exploring what it means to spread unity, togetherness, and light in our regular lives.
Projects
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![Land Grant Document for Edward Cook]()
Kinistino Métis Local #43 Archival Projects
Archival Projects, Rodney Ballendine Fonds, Kinistino Métis Local #43, Kinistino, Saskatchewan, 2024-2025.
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![An image of Greenspacing.]()
Resort Village of Elk Ridge Map
Elk Ridge, Waskesiu, Saskatchewan, 2025.
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![An image of Kistapinânihk/Omaniciye Makoca/Tł’ogh tëlë/The Gathering Place]()
Kistapinânihk/Omaniciye Makoca/Tł’ogh tëlë/The Gathering Place
Prince Albert Historical Museum, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, 2023
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![A detailed illustration of a festive meal spread on a crumpled tablecloth, featuring various dishes such as seafood, meats, vegetables, and desserts, along with glasses of wine.]()
Heart of Vis
Grace Campbell Gallery, John M. Cuelenaere Library, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, 2022
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![A yellow book titled 'Anna's Dream' stands on a blue table next to potted plants and a blue chair.]()
Anna's Dream
Authors: Maria Mayerchyk & Lesia Savedchuk
Illustrator: Lindsay Sorell
Kule Folklore Centre, 2021 -
![Black and white poster with large bold text reading "Chasing Gophers and Barefoot" and smaller text below saying "Prairie Children of the 1930s."]()
Chasing Gophers Barefoot: Prairie Children of the 1930s
Local Cultures Project, Kule Folklore Centre, University of Alberta, 2020
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![Group of five people standing on stage in front of an audience, with a plain white wall backdrop, at a professional or conference event.]()
Inspirational Speeches
Group Exhibition, IKG Live1, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Calgary, 2016
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![A black and white photograph of one man and six children, some seated and some standing, in an indoor setting with a plain background and curtains on the left side.]()
Dressing Under Pressure: Métis in kistapinânihk, 1862-1900
MA Thesis, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, Media and Culture, University of Alberta, 2021
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![Pair of wooden slippers with pink cushioned soles, partially covered by brown paper covers, and five small wooden slippers nearby on a white surface, with the text 'LUMA Film & Media Art Quarterly' at the top.]()
Luma Quarterly
Editor-in-Chief, Luma Quarterly: independent film and media art publication, 2015-2018.
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![A sky with large, fluffy, golden-colored clouds against a clear blue sky.]()
Photographs - Land of Living Skies
Digital Photographic Series, Saskatchewan, 2015.
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![A barren mountain or large hill with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.]()
Photographs - Scotland
Film Photographic Series, 2021
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![A woman running on a treadmill, in front of a small ensemble of musicians playing wind and string instruments, with an audience watching in an art gallery or performance space.]()
Exercises in Healing
Performance and Installation, NEXT2016, Contemporary Calgary Gallery, 2016.
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Research & Writing
Research & Writing
Explore my research on Métis history and Indigenous cultural narratives, including my thesis Dressing Under Pressure: Métis in Kistapinânihk. I’ve contributed to publications like Akimblog and Canadian Art, and collaborated with communities through projects like the Gathering Place exhibit at the Prince Albert Historical Society.
Design & Illustration
Design & Illustration
Design and illustration allows me to communicate complex concepts, with projects ranging from children's books to exhibition design. I have worked with research teams to design the layout and build of permanent exhibits like Chasing Gophers Barefoot at the Kule Folklore Centre and others.
Visual Art & Collaborative Performance
Visual Art & Collaborative Performance
As a visual artist, my work uses performances, paintings, photography, and collaborative projects to explore cultural narratives and create spaces for dialogue through both solo and group exhibitions across Canada and internationally.
Let’s work together
About
Lindsay Sorell
Creative languages have the ability to bring people together, challenge perceptions, and create lasting connections. With a Master of Arts in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies from the University of Alberta and a BFA with Distinction in Drawing from the Alberta College of Art and Design, my work had developed over the years to find a blend of creativity and a commitment to exploring underrepresented histories. Through projects like the Kistapinânihk/Omaniciye Makoca/Tł’ogh tëlë/The Gathering Place exhibit at the Prince Albert Historical Society, I’ve worked with communities to share stories that often go unnoticed.
As an artist, my practice spans performances, paintings, photography, and collaborative projects. I believe that art—whether it’s a painting, a public performance, or a community-based collaboration—can create meaningful dialogue and invite new perspectives. It’s a way to bring people together, celebrate diverse narratives, and foster mutual understanding.
Since 2024, I’ve also been working as Archivist for the Kinistino Métis Local #43, helping preserve recently donated materials that tell the Métis history of the Kinistino, Saskatchewan, area. Through both my research and art, I aim to increasingly contribute to a more inclusive, connected community, where history and creativity work hand in hand to inspire reflection, learning, and growth.