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The Sacred Bentwood Box at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Regional Event. Victoria, BC April 13 to 14, 2012.
Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston as a lasting tribute to all Indian Residential School survivors.
Mary Mellesmoen Rogers, Choir Director of the Bishop's Gospel Choir of British Columbia, speaking about the First Nations Computer Fund, the Aboriginal Bursary, and Embracing Light from the Darkness National Photographic Project at the TRC Expressions of Reconciliation event. Justice - A lawyer who handles residential school cases. Submitted by Alex Zander of Prince George, B.C. Crowsnest Mountain - Photographer Kinsey Barnard notes that mountains have long held an important place in the culture and traditions of North American Indigenous people. Crowsnest Mountain was first named by local Cree. We are so pleased that renowned Montana photographer Kinsey Barnard submitted this photo. www.kinseybarnard.com Spirit Tree - This tree stands in the centre of the First Nations Cemetery in Fort George Park. Submitted by Alex Zander of Prince George, B.C. She Carries the Drum - Submitted by Shona Dion who lives and works in East Vancouver and, from time to time, works with the Native Ministries. Her website is www.sweetearthphotographics.com

A Way Out - A difficult journey from the dungeon to freedom. Submitted by Sean Cowan, Alberta. Watching from the Past, Looking to the Future - A Gitxsan Pole Mask from St. David Church, East Vancouver. Submitted by Shona Dion who lives and works in East Vancouver and, from time to time, works with the Native Ministries. Her website is www.sweetearthphotographics.com Kootenai Rainbow -. Taken in the Kootenai National Forest, Montana. Submitted by Kinsey Barnard. www.kinseybarnard.com


Wapos Bay -. Gemini Award-Winning Children TV Series. This animated series follows the adventures of three Cree children living in remote northern Saskatchewan. Guided by Elders, extended family and their own insatiable curiosity, the children learn how to balance traditional ways with newer ones. Please visit www.waposbay.com Submitted by Wapos Bay Productions Inc., Saskatchewan Wapos Bay -. Gemini Award-Winning Children TV Series. This animated series follows the adventures of three Cree children living in remote northern Saskatchewan. Guided by Elders, extended family and their own insatiable curiosity, the children learn how to balance traditional ways with newer ones. Please visit www.waposbay.com Submitted by Wapos Bay Productions Inc., Saskatchewan A Bright Future in Preserving the Past - Aboriginal graduates from Archival and Information Studies programs are dedicated to preserving the knowledge and experience of their culture so that it can enrich us all. Photo submitted by a very proud mother... Carving Raven Mask - Submitted by Jordon Seward, Haida - Squamish Artist
Masset, British Columbia The Oskayak Youth group accompanied by Aven Grace bravely faced their stage fright and shared their voices at a Benefit Concert for the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Submitted by Hazel Peterson. Cutting Fringe for Raven's Tail weaving - Submitted by Jordon Seward, Haida - Squamish Artist
Masset, British Columbia Happiness is... a new computer! - Submitted by Mary Mellesmoen Rogers of Victoria, B.C. Bright Future - This image was taken at our local Regional Park (Nipawin and District Regional Park - Saskatchewan). I like the 'weirdness' of the colours that are influenced by the time of year (spring), the time of day (evening) and the mysterious mist rising from Tobin Lake beyond the trees. It reminds me that the First People in this area were influenced by the natural world around them just as I am. Submitted by Hazel Peterson of Nipawin, Saskatchewan. Path to Enlightenment
I took this photo on a trip to Tofino, Vancouver Island, a few years ago. My brother was adopted and he is Metis so I grew up learning about his culture. I am incredibly saddened by what First Nations people have had to live through and cope with for several generations. This project is a wonderful initiative.
Submitted by Vanessa Dewson, LPPO, Ontario
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Still Here - This photograph was created as part of a series of contemporary native portraits (www.carolinegomersall.com). This piece is specifically about the church, residential schools and First Nations people. The model is Thomas Clair from Elsipogtog, New Brunswick (mi'kmaq). Photo by Caroline Gomersall of Ontario. Old Forest Nurturing New Growth - Submitted by Margaret Mitchell. Photo taken in the Old Cottonwood Forest in Fernie, British Columbia. Watching and Waiting - Submitted by Margaret Mitchell. Photo taken at the Arrow Lakes in the Kootenay area of British Columbia The Embrace - Submitted by Katherine Rogers of Victoria, B.C. From the Summit of Pq als - View from Mount Douglas (pq als in the Sencoten dialect) in Victoria overlooking the water officially renamed the Salish Sea in July 2010. New Life - New Hope Sunrays at Dusk - Light shining over an orchard at late evening. Submitted by Katherine Rogers of Victoria, B.C.Digital Picture Album by VisualLightBox.com v4.4

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