Indigenous artwork unveiled in Collège Boréal’s Sacred Garden: An Invitation to Engage in Reconciliation
The sculpture now appears on the west façade of the main building on Collège Boréal’s campus in Sudbury, outside the Au pied du rocher restaurant. The work, which is also intended to be a “cultural tool”, combines the basic elements of an ordinary compass with the medicine wheel and dream catcher, elements that hold important teachings in Anishinaabe culture.
At the unveiling ceremony, Centre Louis-Riel Elder Richard Meilleur first welcomed participants who gathered at the unveiling as well as virtually. Artist Will Morin then passionately described his work and its significance, from the symbols of the seven Anishinaabe clans to the turtle, the medicine wheel and the dream catcher. Centre Louis-Riel manager Éric Dupuis said he was touched by the symbolism and teachings of the work, which will also serve as an awareness and education tool and a constant reminder of everyone’s responsibility to commit to truth and reconciliation efforts. Collège Boréal President Daniel Giroux also reiterated the college’s commitment to reconciliation, emphasizing the richness of Indigenous traditions and teachings.
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