About the Art - The Bison
For me the Bison is a symbol of abundance, resilience, and strength.
The Bison’s resilience is an echo for Indigenous resilience.
Historically, the bison provided Indigenous peoples with sustenance
and survival. When the Bison were forcibly removed, so was our
culture, language and family systems. With the resurgence of Bison to
their traditional lands, so is the restoration of Indigenous culture,
language, and family systems.
Every time I see a herd of Bison, I feel immense pride. We are still here,
in fact we are growing and thriving.
In a world that often emphasizes individualism, the Bison teaches us
the importance of community. The more Canadians and Indigenous
Peoples are able to cooperate and collaborate, the greater things we
can achieve. Learning and applying Indigenous teachings is the way to
preserve Mother Earth for many generations to come.
About the Artist
Aimee Movold is a Cree-Metis artist born and raised in treaty 6, with
ancestral ties to Samson Cree nation and Onion Lake Cree nation. Art
has always been a source of self-expression, and has helped me in
some of the most difficult times in my life. I am in the process of
learning and reclaiming my culture, and much of my inspiration comes
from this and nature. I am also a mother and Acupuncturist, and much
of my inspiration comes from this as well. My first love was drawing,
and I have since come to also love and use a lot of acrylic painting.
Crafted for comfort and durability, the hat also features the Jeux du Canada Games logo, reinforcing its connection to sport, community, and culture.
A wearable celebration of Indigenous art and a meaningful way to support the artists behind it.
Designed by: Aimee Movold