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Porcelain Art Mug - Transforming Eagle designed by Ryan Cranmer, Namgis.

Mug Features:

- 12 oz. mug.

- Textured exterior.

- Contemporary Indigenous design on the interior from Ryan Cranmer, Namgis.

- Individually boxed for easy gift giving.

- Microwave and dishwasher safe.

Soft and stunning, surround yourself in beautiful art with these blankets made for any home

Features
• Super soft, 100% acrylic
• Measures 60" x 80"

Bright colours accented with gold and silver inks.
Peel-away backing
Great for cars, snowboards, windows, etc.

Bright colours accented with gold and silver inks.
Peel-away backing
Great for cars, snowboards, windows, etc.

Bright colours accented with gold and silver inks.
Peel-away backing
Great for cars, snowboards, windows, etc.

Bright colours accented with gold and silver inks.
Peel-away backing
Great for cars, snowboards, windows, etc.

The Art Of Being Métis is a ten-part documentary (150 min) that tells of being Métis through the teachings of the traditional birch bark canoe. This includes the history, construct, use, as well as traditional harvesting, music, food and even healthful plants and medicines. Follow along and see a birch bark canoe envisioned, the materials harvested, all the stages of the build and finally launch. Each stage is filled with teachings about the land and the water, about taking what you need, not what you want, and respecting Mother Earth. This movie has been featured at the McMichael Art Gallery and The Montreal Indigenous Film Festival.

This documentary film follows Mahigan through all the facets of creating a traditional birch bark canoe. Much more than a how-to film, the viewer will be taken on a spiritual journey that contemplates the very close relationship the people of the Métis Nation and all indigenous peoples have, with Mother Earth. Mahigan will discuss the meaning of being Métis as well as what living a Métis lifestyle means. The viewer will also learn about the language, customs, culture, food and music of the Métis People. The Métis Nation is recognized by The United Nations.

Indigenous Peoples see themselves as an important part of nature, but not more or less important than any other creature in nature. A common respect for all living things and Mother Earth are central themes within indigenous cultures throughout the world. Indigenous peoples were the first conservationists and are leaders in earth stewardship today.

Mahigan shares many stories and teachings through the various parts of the creation of his birch bark canoe. From the selection and harvesting of the materials to the shaping of those materials into a finished canoe, viewers will learn about Métis and indigenous culture and perhaps even a little about themselves.

Divided into ten segments:
- The Blueprint for the Canoe...jiimaan (13:34 min.)
- Harvesting Birch Bark (11:03 min.)
- Harvesting Cedar (19:50 min.)
- Roots and Gum (21:24 min.)
- Finding Balance (11:24 min.)
- Challenging Times (16:41 min.)
- Back to Balance (20:47 min.)
- Patience (13:51 min.)
- The Art of the Canoe (15:38 min.)
- The Canoe is Born (10:22 min.) 

Educator Information
This edition includes PPR (Public Performance Rights) suitable for classrooms, organizations and theatres fundraisers and more.
 
Additional Information
DVD format, 2.01" x 2.94" | Feature-length documentary
 

Mini Frog Finger Puppet / Grenouille marionnette à doigt

Approx 12.7cm long, 7.6cm tall, 15.2cm wide.

Brilliantly colored and extraordinary, the Red Octopus Finger puppet is ready for marine exploration and beach fun!

Canoe with Bear, Raven and Frog Finger Puppets
All with First Nations Designs by Bill Helin

Canoe Length: Approx 12"
Bear and Raven: Approx 5"
Frog: Approx 3.5"

Salmon Finger Puppet with First Nations Designs by Bill Helin

Length: Approx 5"

Designed by artist Ben Houstie (Bella Bella).

Additional Information

• Approx 12"
• High-quality stuffed animal.

Salmon Plush with First Nations designs by Bill Helin

Length: Approx 12"

Experience the beauty of life and the magic of metamorphosis with the Monarch Life Cycle puppet. A wonderful teaching tool with extraordinary design, this unique toy changes from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult monarch butterfly. Utilize the zippers to tuck and reveal one stage to the next and watch life unfold before your eyes! Once the transformation is complete, insert your hands into the monarch wings to cause a flutter with your friends.

Features:

• 12 inches long, 22 inches wide, 4 inches tall (Note: 22" width is the wingspan).

Jute bag with Bill Helin Eagle design. Red/Gold.
Tsimshian native artist Bill Helin enjoys a very rewarding career as a creative gold engraver, painter, woodcarver, and book illustrator. He loves to paint mythological images to educate people on the history of the Tsimshian nation and the many stories passed down through his ancestors. His greatest passion however is to spiritually represent and bond individuals together through the use of native Life Crest symbols. The art of Bill Helin is reproduced in collaboration with the artist and royalties are paid to the artist on each item sold.