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Image:\u00a0<\/span>Mural by Leo Yerxa at the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. Photograph taken by Christina Pasqua, 2018.<\/span><\/em>
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\n<\/strong>ONE DIARY, MANY\u00a0<\/span><\/span>STORIES:
\n<\/span><\/strong>VISUAL ART<\/span><\/h4>\n
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Artwork by Elvis Adams, 2016. Courtesy of Rainy River First Nations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Elvis Adams<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div><\/h5>\n

is an Ojibwe artist from Big Grassy River First Nation, located on the southeastern shores of Lake of the Woods, who tells stories of Manidoo Ziibi (Rainy River) in his artwork. The Kiinawin Kawindomowin Story Nations project was gifted one of his paintings from the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, along with this narrative about the history of Rainy River First Nations:
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\n“We have always been a Nation: We have carried our own identity, relationship to territory, laws and governance, language, diplomacy and ability to make Treaty. In 1873, the Ojibwe-Anishinaabe Nation entered into a Treaty Agreement with the Crown of England (to which Canada as a Successor State also has obligation to uphold). After four years of meeting (and two years of very intense negotiations), this Agreement was completed on October 3, 1873 near Harrison Creek at the Northwest Angle. In exchange for a variety of Treaty Promises to be upheld, our Nation agreed to allow for access to lands and the sharing of land, place, and space. Land was never given up, sold, or ceded.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Click on the to view a detailed image of the painting.<\/span>
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\u00a0This Painting<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b><\/h5>\n

serves to provide an understanding of the history and the formation of Rainy River First Nations<\/strong>, as seen in this painting along the river in . The original seven established reserve community locations are depicted in along the river, known as Hungry Hall #1 & 2, Wild Lands, Long Sault #12 & 13, and Little Forks.<\/span><\/p>\n

The in clear view represent the three Ogichitaag<\/strong>; Mawidobines<\/strong> (Rainy River), Powassin<\/strong> (Lake of the Woods), and Sakecheway<\/strong> (Lac Seul) who served as negotiators and spokespeople. Mawedobines<\/strong> served the Anishinaabe Nation as the prime spokesperson throughout negotiations. The along the side of the three Ogichitaag represent the 24 <\/strong>leaders who were also present and involved with the signing of Treaty #3.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Detail of treaty representatives, leaders, and spiritual observers. Elvis Adams, 2016.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Observing the pipe being lit are : The Spirit and the Intent of the Treaty<\/strong>. The seven represent the coming leaders in the future, living in the seven locations, who would carry their responsibilities as Anishinaabe in leadership. They are connected to the which is birthed of the sacred fire that was ignited upon lighting of the Opwaagan (Pipe). The represent the women<\/strong> who (along with men) helped give direction to the leaders of our Nation during treaty negotiations. The women are represented in blue to demonstrate the relationship of Anishinaabe women to the water. Among the signatures on the Treaty, there are no women\u2019s names because although they helped give direction to spokespeople, representatives of the Crown would not meet with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u00a0reaching from afar represent the 1400 Anishinaabeg present at the signing of Treaty 3. The is central to the painting, just as it is central to our Treaty. The pipe establishes the creation of our laws and grounds them in spiritual responsibility and accountability. The Opwaagan shown is the one used during our Treaty. This Treaty became law the moment the Opwaagan was lit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Detail of the nine Clans associated with Anishinaabeg of the seven established communities along the river. Elvis Adams, 2016.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Central to our Nationhood is the Anishinaabe Clan system. There are seven original Clans of the Anishinaabeg to which the numerous Clans today are relatives. To the right of the painting is an image that depicts the associated with Anishinaabeg connected to the seven established communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u00a0represents a spirit, a being, a source of food, and a source of self-reliance for Anishinaabeg to which we have had a relationship since time immemorial. The is said to be the guardian of the Rainy River First Nations. , the thunderbird, is a powerful symbol which has a relationship to our Anishinaabe Nation. It can be seen high above the river in the painting. It is one of the only spirits that has both male and female spiritual energy. It carries fire in the form of lightning. It carried water in the form of rain. Evidenced by lightning purifying waters, as well as fire brought to forests which strengthen the indigenous plants, the Thunderbird\u2019s job is restoration: to restore things to how they were intended. The river has a double meaning in this painting. The most obvious is the location of the Manidoo Ziibi or the Rainy River as it is often called today. Also, it serves to hold the memory of the first Treaty made between Indigenous Peoples in Turtle Island and Europe which told of a river of time flowing forever in each direction.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the sky is the constellation of stars called , and it is said the Anishinaabeg were lowered down from here to come into this world. It is included in this painting to remind us of our origins, of Miinigoowiziwin \u201cthat which we have been given\u201d, such as our language, original instructions, our Clans, our relationship and connection to the land, our identity, and our ceremonies, and our Inherent Rights and Responsibilities with which we enter this life with Anishinaabeg.<\/span><\/p>\n

Description of the painting, courtesy of Rainy River First Nations.<\/span><\/h6>\n
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Frederick Verner, On Rainy River at Long Sault, 1873. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Canada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Frederick Verner was an artist who accompanied the representatives of the Crown at the negotiations of Treaty 3. His paintings of the Rainy River include this depiction of a wigwam at Long Sault. Courtesy of the National Gallery of Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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