“Nikí-wíndamag nibábá ci-andotawak ci-anisinabé kágígitot, sigwa ci-kagwé kikéndaman anisinabé otiscigéwin.”
Sometimes there are no words to express or explain the current state of Indigenous maternal child health.
Statistics and research lack the true spirit and intent of the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of health and healing. My art has helped me express what I see, feel, experience and research, while creating connections towards understanding, empathy, and reconcili-Action.
My artistry expresses intergenerational healing and transforming my anger and grief into seeing/feeling the love and beauty of each day. My work is also a celebration of the ancestors; Indigenous identity; belief and belonging; colour and connection; self-determination and definition; family and friendship; forgiveness and the future; land and language; persistence and patience; rest and reconciliation; sorrow and surrender; truth and time. Collectively, my art represents my own healing and connection to my mother, grandparents and the ancestors who continue to guide my journey.
Che miigwetch Kiche Manidou. Che miigwetch nemiin wendam oma ayayenne!
