The Seven Teachings are the inspiration for the most recent RRC Public art project, which includes seven large-scale art projects by seven Indigenous artists from Western Canada. The sculptures will be installed on the new TOTAL Interpretive Trail in summer 2016.
My role was to design and deliver Educational Programming around the project, including art tours and art workshops through RRC School Visits Program. I had the pleasure of working in collaboration with an inspiring Cree storyteller who works at the Wood Buffalo Regional Library, to as well as a talented Metis artist to help deliver programs.
Between Fall 2015 and Spring 2016, we had over 900 students in the Wood Buffalo Region from Pre-K to Grade 12 participate in the School Visits Program to learn about the public art, The Seven Teachings Project, and to create and exhibit artworks based on these valuable cultural teachings.
Here are some examples of the student artwork which were displayed at the community art gallery.
The eagle teaches love.
The buffalo teaches respect.
The bear teaches courage.
The wolf teaches humility.
The kitche-sabe teaches honesty.
The Beaver teaches wisdom. 
The turtle teaches truth.
It was an exciting learning experience for everyone, and I look forward to the opening of the Aboriginal Interpretive trail.
