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Shingwauk's vision: the teaching wigwam

Submitted by krista on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 12:27
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Jesse Agawa

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1991
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1991
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[1991]
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Oversize.  2 cm of graphic material. - 1 painting : acrylic on paper, framed ; 56 x 84 cm

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Jesse Agawa's painting portrays Chief Shingwauk’s vision of the Teaching Wigwam.  The Chief and the medicine lodge are enclosed in a circle, a turtle symbolic of the island continent of North America.  He holds his medicine bag and makes and offering of tobacco so that his vision will be fulfilled.  The eagles see and protect the vision.  The pipe, thunderbird, drum, and four colours reflect its foundations and intentions – peace, wisdom, and harmony with the earth and all people.  The children stand on firm ground between the pines.  They study the books that will assist in the way forward. 

 

Item is currently on display in EW hallway at Algoma University.

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2011-030-001
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Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre
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Artwork collection
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001
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English
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graphic material
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