Archer Pechawis

Archer Pechawis is an Assistant Professor at the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design (AMPD) at York University. His work bridges Plains Cree cultural heritage with digital technology, blending traditional objects like hand drums with digital video and audio sampling. His interdisciplinary art has been exhibited globally, including in Canada, France, and Russia, and featured in Fuse Magazine and the Canadian Theatre Review.

• Research Focus: Indigenous digital storytelling, new media art, and cultural preservation through technology.
• Awards: Multiple grants from Canada Council, BC and Ontario Arts Councils, plus festival recognitions for experimental film and new media.

Of Cree and European ancestry, Pechawis is a member of Mistawasis Nehiyawak in Saskatchewan. His practice emphasizes decolonizing narratives through technology, with installations and performances shown internationally.