My latest drawing from my Indigenous Art and History Class.
The Raven : gaagaagi
https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/gaagaagi-na
Honesty – Gwekwaadziwin
Honesty – Gwekwaadziwin
Honesty is represented the raven. The Raven understands who they are and how to walk in their life. “ Raven reminds us to be ourselves and not someone we are not. The Raven accepts himself and knows how to use his gift. He does not seek the power, speed or beauty of others. He uses what he has been given to survive and thrive. So must you.” The Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman, by: David Bouchard & Dr. Joseph Martin. To walk through life with integrity is to know honesty. Be honest with yourself. Recognize and accept who you are. Accept and use the gifts you have been given. Do not seek to deceive yourself or others.
Source: https://unitingthreefiresagainstviolence.org/the-7-grandfathers-teachin/
I am a Métis youth (Ojibwe/French) taking a course on Indigenous Art and History in Canada. I will share my work here along with some of the thoughts and ideas I have while creating these works. I will also share some of the Ojibwe and Algonquin language we are learning.