Omiš, Croatia
Paintings
"Western Indian Art Show"
November 23rd, 2007 (Friday - Opening night) 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
November 24th, 2007 (Saturday) 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
November 25th, 2007 (Sunday) 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
/Building H4, Currie Barracks, 2732 Falaise Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta/
© Trevor Kiitokii
Blue Star Robe /30"x24" - Oil on canvas/
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© Trevor Kiitokii
Medicine Star /36"x24" - Oil on canvas/
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© Trevor Kiitokii
Mel's Vision /48"x30" - Oil on canvas/
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© Trevor Kiitokii
Source Of Life /18"x36" - Oil on canvas/
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© Trevor Kiitokii
Many Gray Warrior /36"x24" - Oil on canvas/
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© Trevor Kiitokii
Feather Blessing /36"x12" - Oil on canvas/
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White spotted crazy horse /36"x24" - Oil on canvas/
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Ihkitsikammiksi -
The Big Dipper
The seven circles on the ear flaps of our tipis are stars representing
the Big Dipper. Our ancient story tells of children who were neglected
and who went to live in the sky. When we see this design on tipis we
remember to always care for our children.
© Trevor Kiitokii
horse medicine /36"x24" - Oil on canvas/
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Makoi-Yohsokoyi - The Wolf Trail - The Milky Way
The Wolf Trail reminds us of the time our ancestors were taught how to
survive by the wolves.
According to the Blackfoot people of the North American plains, Makoiyi,
the wolves, were the first Ksahkomi tapiksi (Earth Beings) to pity us.
One snowy winter, when our people were starving, a young man and his
family camped by themselves as they searched for food. The wolves found
the family and appeared to them as young men bringing fresh meat to
their tipi. The wolves took this family with them back to their camp.
There, there were many different animals camped together, and they
helped the family to set up, make a fire and get food. The animals
shared many spiritual gifts with the man and also showed the man how to
co-operate with other people when he hunted buffalo and other animals.
The wolves also told our ancestors that animals with hoofs and horns
were all right to eat, but that animals with paws and claws should be
left alone. The wolves disappeared in the spring, but we still see them
in the sky as Makoi-Yohsokoyi (Wolf Trail). These stars constantly
remind us of how we should live together.
© Trevor Kiitokii
otter tipi /36"x24" - Oil on canvas/
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Surmounting all, and including the "ears," a broad encircling band of
black represents the night sky, on which are portrayed the sun and
crescent moon, the constellations of the Seven Brothers and Lost
Children (Great Bear and Pleiades), and a Maltese cross, the emblem of
the Morning Star. This cross is also said to represent the Butterfly (or
Sleep Bringer), which is believed to have great power in bringing dreams
to the owner The cross on the back is apa-nii, a butterfly or moth.
It represents Papai-tapiksi, the Dream Beings, who bring us messages to
direct our lives.
© Trevor Kiitokii
stories of my grandfathers /36"x24" - Acrylic on canvas/
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