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The carved doors are by St’at’imc artist Saul Terry and are displayed at the entrance of a pit house (dwelling historically used by various indigenous peoples) style conference room in the House of learning. The cedar door carvings feature eagles that are sacred to Secwépemc people. Eagles represent love and are commonly seen as a…
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Drums
The drums are made from animal hides and are typical of those used in ceremonies and celebrations. The white, red, black, and yellow paint on one drum represents the four colours of humankind working together to protect and care for the earth. The feathers help move the air and carry prayers to the Creator and…
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HOL Stairwell Mural
Depicts Indigenous people sitting by a fire in a pit house. An elder is sharing stories with three young people. One young person is depicted as a graduate with a mortar board hat; another is depicted in contemporary clothing with a gold necklace featuring the letters DJ; and a third is a child holding a…
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TRU COYOTE
The coyote is made from metal fashioned into various sizes of stars, which have been allowed to rust in order to match the colour of the coyote’s fur, and the brown backdrop of Kamloops. The coyote faces the rising sun as a symbol of commitment to our potential. The project is part of TRU’s campus…