I'm taking part today in
Monday Murals hosted by Sami.
This mural is entitled Amiskwaciwâskahikan,
which means "Beaver Hills House" in Cree,
the traditional indigenous name for
Edmonton and its surrounding area.
Located at the TELUS World of Science Centre
in Edmonton, this mural was created in 2022
by First Nation two-spirit artist, Lance Cardinal.
Traditional indigenous clothing depicted in the mural
include ribbon skirts, a ribbon shirt, mukluks, and a Metis sash.
[Photos © Debra She Who Seeks, 2026]
Very nice. Murals can be a wonderful addition to a building ... I've photographed a lot of them during our travels.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous mural!
ReplyDeleteP.S. re AI - I asked this morning "why does that FAT F***ER salute during the national anthem?" It knew exactly who I meant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ Jackie McGuinness -- Hahahahaha!
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DeleteSo simple, but great color.
ReplyDelete...this is fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for explaining the symbolism in the clothing. Nice bold colors.
ReplyDeleteI like how the artist incorporated both the natural and human-produced important elements of Cree life.
ReplyDeleteThis is especially beautiful, Debra. I love the colors and the feel of it.
ReplyDeleteWe need more art depicting indigenous life.
ReplyDeleteLove the beaver and all the details inside it. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Debra.
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteThis is really a beautiful mural.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this mural! It's gorgeous and beautifully symbolic.
ReplyDeleteOregon is called the Beaver State, so I'm partial to the giant, industrious rodent. Engineers of the environment!
This is a great one, Debra.
ReplyDeleteSo much storytelling in this amazing mural!
ReplyDeleteDear Debra, the indigenous beaver mural is beautiful, colorful, and meaningful. It doesn't surprise me, though, that the traditional Cree name for Edmonton isn't used internationally very often... Amiskwaciwâskahikan is very difficult for our tongues to pronounce...
ReplyDeleteAll the best from Austria 🤗
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This mural is beautiful and meaningful, very nice.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde minha querida amiga Débora. Gostei muito desse mural. Quando acho, algo parecido, posto no meu Blogger, como Arte Urbana. Uma excelente tarde de segunda-feira para você e todos os seus familiares no Canadá e um grande abraço do seu amigo carioca.
ReplyDelete@ Luiz Gomes -- Obrigado, e espero que você também tenha um ótimo dia!
DeleteReally beautiful, Debra! I love the colours!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mural -- I love the blue and green shades used! And the influence of Norval Morrisseau' s "Woodland" style on Lance Cardinal is very evident.
ReplyDelete@ Tundra Bunny -- Yes, he's a great practitioner of that contemporary style of indigenous art!
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ReplyDeleteThe colors are fantastic. You were in synch with Mads, who did a blue mood board!
XOXO
Very attractive depiction!
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