"We did not think of the great open plains, the beautiful rolling hills, and winding streams with tangled growth as "wild". To us it was tame. Earth was bountiful and we were surrounded with the blessings of the Great Mystery."

Luther Standing Bear - Rosebud Sioux

Guardian of the Water Medicine

Guardian of the Water Medicine
Dale Auger

Dale Auger

Dale Auger: On Art, Blood and Kindred Spirits
by Terri Mason

Defining Dale Auger in one sentence is akin to releasing the colours of a diamond in one cut. It can’t be done. It’s the many facets that release a diamond’s true brilliance, as it is the many facets of Auger’s life, education, ancestry, experiences and beliefs that have shaped and polished his work into the internationally acclaimed and collected artist that he is today.

Born a Sakaw Cree from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta, Auger’s education began as a young boy when his mother would take him to be with the elders. “I used to say to myself, ‘Why is she leaving me with these old people?’ – but today I see the reason; I was being taught in the old way.”

Auger’s respect for traditional teachings led him on a journey to study art, opening the door to a doctorate in education. He is a talented playwright, speaker and visual artist whose vividly coloured acrylics have captured the attention of collectors that reads like an international ‘Who’s Who’ spanning English to Hollywood royalty. The essence of his work is communication, and now Dr. Auger has come full circle, interpreting the life of his culture – from the everyday to the sacred - through the cross-cultural medium of art.

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http://www.daleauger.com/printversionbio.cfm

Friday, January 25, 2008

It Does Not Take Many Words

By: Pamela Waterbird Davison
copyright 2007

“It does not take many words to speak the truth.” This quote has been attributed to many historical figures in North American Indian country. Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, and Black Elk, Lakota, both have been claimed to utter these words. Most likely every leader within the sovereign nations has probably said something along these lines at some point or another.

“It does not take many words to speak the truth.” It does take courage and conviction of what is right and wrong. These words belong to the people. If I speak an untruth it not only hurts everyone around me, it also damages my relationship with Great Mystery, for I have vowed to be a warrior of truth, and a warrior never forgets a vow.

“It does not take many words to speak the truth.” It cannot be justified by half-truths, explained away by circumstance, excused by incident. Truth knows no prejudice and is not fooled by arrogance. It is no accident nor will it be denied.

“It does not take many words to speak the truth.” And I am not afraid.
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