Nahtwekakatusake,
Lakota: Holy Star Woman
Marilyn Faye George
94 Calls to Action. Pick one. Learn the facts.
Start asking questions. Fix it. Change the story.
The Children are waiting.
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THE EAGLE IS LEADING THEM HOME Acrylics on Canvas Board, 18’x 20”
Biography
Marilyn George is Ojibway from Serpent River First Nation, born and raised. Leaving home at the age of 17, George went to Sault College pursuing avenues of education and personal growth.
“I’ve worked in several venues and native organizations throughout Ontario. As an Aboriginal artisan, I spend a lot of time teaching and spreading knowledge about native culture. My personal handwork includes beads, leather, porcupine quills, caribou hair and birch bark. These natural media inspire me. I am also an aboriginal drummer and singer.”
Statement
Ahnee Boozho (Hello, Welcome Home)
The Eagle and the Ancestors are welcoming the Children Home. They have finished their work. They are our youngest Vetrans. They are being sung home.
The Eagle and the Ancestors are always present for us. What was a Tree of Love and Safety for the Children and the Family is a Residential School in this work. As I did this work, the graves of 215 Children were declared found. Their graves were found in an orchard.
Ahnee, Boozho. Hello. Are you one of the people who will see our story and learn the facts? You personally did not do these things. But it is your chance to make it right. 94 Calls to Action. Pick one. Learn the facts about it and start asking questions. Fix it. Change the story. The Children are waiting. There are 139 Residential Schools in Canada. There will be more children.