Gallery of Artistic Expressions
Art is a powerful tool for commemoration. Public commemorations, through art, can help bring forward personal stories of colonial violence. Art as commemoration bears witness to injustice, recognizes human dignity of victims and survivors, and calls institutions, systems and structures to account. The National Inquiry is honoured to share some of the hundreds of artistic expressions gifted throughout the Truth Gathering Process. All artists retain copyright.
Memorial for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Sculpture/Carving by Mary Ann Grainger
Beaded Booties
Decorative/Traditional arts by Lorraine Richard
Courage
Other by Susan Weber
Disconnect
Drawing/Painting by Erika Richard
Red River Drift Wood
Other by Mylinda Gislason
A Rose for my Sister
Sculpture/Carving by Brandon Poitras
Missing
Poetry/Spoken Word by Ben Richard
Motherly Love
Drawing/Painting by Dee-Jay Monika Rumbolt
J'existais
Other by Jeannette Vollant
Inuit Mural
Decorative/Traditional arts by unknown
Sisters in Strength
Installation by Women participating in the 1st Annual Sister in Strength Wellness Retreat
Women Giver of Life
Poetry/Spoken Word by Toni Lemaigre
Brown Baby Moccasins
Decorative/Traditional arts by unknown
Nous serons toujours près de vous
Poetry/Spoken Word by Melissa Picard
Sacred Antler
Decorative/Traditional arts by Jean St. Onge
Fanshawe College Collection
Installation by Students at Fanshawe College
Bear Clan Wall Mural
Decorative/Traditional arts by Brigitte André
Talking Stick
Decorative/Traditional arts by Darlene Clarke
"Stolen Sisters" Book
Novel translated by Susan Ouriou and Christelle Morelli
Baby Socks
Decorative/Traditional arts by Marie-Louise Mark
In My Heart
Decorative/Traditional arts by Hermina Joldersma
Red Dress Diaries
Novel by Beverly Beckly
Unspoken Words
Decorative/Traditional arts by Mikhayla Patterson – in collaboration with the second year students of the Social Work Program at MacEwan University
The Lost Children: A Nation's Shame
Novel by Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice
Star Blanket “Symbol of Change”
Decorative/Traditional arts by Darlene Clarke
Children's Books
Novel by Bouton d’or Acadie
Sister Drummer in Faded Red
Drawing/Painting by Jason Sikoak
Poems by Aileen Norton Swift
Poetry/Spoken Word by Aileen Norton Swift
Button Blanket
Decorative/Traditional arts by Samantha Pelkey
Highway of Tears
Music by Chris Scott
Community Art Piece
Installation by Jessica Slater and survivors and families of MMIWG during the Vancouver Community Hearing
til victory (Winged Victory Invincible woman)
Drawing/Painting by Annie Ross
Walk With Us & Bella Spirit
Drawing/Painting by Nicole Carpenter
Annie
Poetry/Spoken Word by Adele Keyes
Broken Woman
Drawing/Painting by Jessica Przeszlo
Heart-Shaped Baby Swaddle
Decorative/Traditional arts by Agnes Poker
Canvas Pouch & Small Bark Container
Decorative/Traditional arts by donated by Jeannette Vollant
