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2024 Traditional Knowledge & Medicine Contest Winners

Thank you to all youths, parents and teachers who submitted art, photo or video entries. Congratulations to our four winners:

Lynnea Gr. 7, Osoyoos Indian Band, Oliver, BC (art) Hear why this award inspired Lynnea to pursue her art dreams.
Rebecca Gr. 11, Métis Nation, West Vancouver, BC (beadwork)

Scarlett Gr. 3, St. Mary’s First Nation (Fredericton, New Brunswick), Kelowna, BC (talking stick)

Scarlett Gr. 8, Songhees Nation, Fort Nelson, BC (selfie)
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Lynnea, Grade 7

Representing the 4 elements and indigenous connection to nature and animals. The colours were to showcase the northern lights. The blue wings represent protecting the water and her connection to her Indigenous Name and ancestors.

Rebecca, Grade 11

She created this beadwork intended for use as a hair accessory to be adorned with an eagle feather. “Beaded lotus, backed with deer hide. There are 7 jingles attached by 7 beads representing the 7 generations that we as Indigenous people hope to protect in the future and in the past. The jingles were added to promote healing.”

Scarlett, Grade 3

Talking Stick. “Three pieces of hide represent that it doesn’t matter what colour your skin is.” The green colour is for land and blue for water. (Those holding a talking stick are allowed to speak while others listen. Then the stick is passed to others.)

Scarlett, Grade 8

Her introspective selfie came with a note that said her grandmother was discriminated against because she was “olive” skinned while Scarlett was seen as too “white”. Scarlett advises “Traditional knowledge challenges both of these perceptions to “look past exteriors and find your inner passion or fire.”

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