This stainless steel monument on Hurst Way, near the Beaumont Station on the Southwest Transitway in Winnipeg, was built by local artist Ian August to commemorate the Metis community of Rooster Town. Between 1901 and 1960, the community stood where the Grant Park Shopping Centre and Pan Am Pool are now situated. The kettle symbolizes the community’s traditional hospitality and the water rights of Indigenous people.
Rooster Town kettle monument with its artist creator Ian August (August 2019)
Source: Jean McManusSite Location (lat/long): N49.84817, W97.16661
denoted by symbol on the map above
“Pipin’ hot: Giant kettle honours historic Métis community of Rooster Town” by Jen Zoratti, Winnipeg Free Press, 8 September 2019.
Rooster Town Kettle, Winnipeg Arts Council.
This page was prepared by Jean McManus.
Page revised: 11 April 2020
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