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Ceremonial smudging and prayer held for new mural at TELUS World of Science

Image shows members of the Mural ceremony standing in front of new mural
Members of the Mural ceremony at TELUS World of Science, Allan Nursall (Far left) Danni Okemaw (Right of Nursall) Lance Cardinal (Right of Okemaw) Lynn Lush (middle) Gilman Cardinal (Right of Lush) Desmond Morningchild (Right of Gilman) Constance Scarlett (Far Right) (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)
Daniel Barker-Tremblay - CFWE - Edmonton • AL | 03-06-2022
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A ceremony was organized inside the TELUS World of Science lobby to commemorate the new mural made by Two Spirit Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal on June 2.

Amiskwacîwâskahikan  “Beaver Hills House” in Cree is the name of the new mural. Cardinal says that it took a week to create and he hopes it will bring children in to learn about Indigenous science.

Image shows Artist Lance Cardinal speaking at event

Two-Spirited artist Lance Cardinal Speaking at event about his Mural artwork on display (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

Elder Gilman Cardinal, who conducted the smudging ceremony, says that many years ago there was no evidence of showing Indigenous culture history. He prayed for 28 years for a day like this to happen.

Image show Elder Gilman Cardinal Speaking at event

Elder Gilman Cardinal Speaking at the Mural event at the TELUS World of Science (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

 

President and CEO of TELUS World of Science Allan Nursall says that the mural will be emblematic, a reminder and a defining moment for someone when they enter the science center for a photo opportunity.

Image shows Allan Nursall speaking at mural ceremony

President and CEO for TELUS World of Science Allan Nursall speaking at Mural Ceremony inside TELUS World of Science (Photo Credits - Daniel Barker-Tremblay)

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