My latest drawing … Beaver - amik

My latest drawing from my Indigenous Art and History Class.

Beaver - amik

Source: https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/amik-na

Wisdom – Nbwaakaawin

The beaver represents wisdom because he uses his natural gift wisely for his survival. The beaver also alters his environment in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way for the benefit of his family. To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom. Use your inherent gifts wisely and live your life by them. Recognize your differences and those of others in a kind and respectful way. Continuously observe the life of all things around you. Listen with clarity and a sound mind. Respect your own limitations and those of all of your surroundings. Allow yourself to learn and live by your wisdom.

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.

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