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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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Wall drum, Hexagonal
The “Wall Drum, Hexagonal” is a piece created by the late Tk’emlups te Secwépemc artist Dave Seymour. The hexagon shaped drum features traditional and current activities of Secwépemc people. It also incorporates stories and animals from the nation. The art is acrylic on canvas, and hangs in the House of Learning. The drum is a…