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Family & relations
protocol of borrowing
inspire respect re-remembering
'there is no wrong way to do something right'
the gift of good hands ~ from watching grammas work with fibres to hearing/witnessing teachings … stories come alive
I am honored to hold the pencil/carving tool/paintbrush/keyboard … although most of my life/work remains in community .. I am happy to share or add to the whole to ensure the next great grand babies’ babies have what they need
Ferns
nurturing in each season (stage of life) … gifts of each season ~ new shoots revitalize the body in spring ~ provide shade from the burning sun ~ offer healing/pain relief / help preserve our returning salmon ~ model perseverance thru harsh storms …
(this is a good analogy of why I do my work/what it stands for)
Explain what your work stands for, including themes or concepts explored.
Describe the emotions or reactions you aim to evoke in your audience
Uy skweyul~ A very good new day I am making this introduction following our oral tradition ..My UY hwulmuhw SNÁ is kQwa’ste’not ..English name is charlene george ..I am from t’souke (a community that is Coast Salish ~ NuuChaNulth) & am honored to carry a second heritage English/French…. This blending of heritages speaks much of what my life & gifts have been ..being a bridge to both heritages by finding the gifts .. strengths & joy each brings ..following that strong mind given by my grandparents…. As an artist & scholar ..weaving inspirations from culture .. history ..stories & the interconnected world into bridges to facilitate change…. With the goal ..to make this world a better place for our children & many generations to follow ..honoring past & blending future….
families strategize and play
Wolf (STḴA̸A̸YE)
they balance family and community needs
