Tansi and welcome to another episode of Indigenous Art Adventures! Join Indigenous artist Lance Cardinal as he teaches Cree language and art, including learn to say the Cree word Kâhkêwak, which means Dried Meat (ᑳᐦᑫᐊᐧᐠ)! This month's art activity is a miniature meat drying rack and requires twigs from nature, so be sure and go for a walk soon with your family!

Be sure to follow Lance Cardinal by subscribing to his YouTube Channel and on Facebook and Instagram.

Supplies Needed:

• 9 long twigs or sticks (9")
• 6 Short twigs or sticks (6")
• Twine, sinew or thread
• Red felt or fabric or paper (for meat)
• Scissors
• Glue Gun
• Brown marker
• Ruler to measure twigs

*children under 12 will require parental assistance.

Online Video (Accessibility):

Follow the Aboriginal Congress of Alberta Association Facebook page to watch the Indigenous Art Adventures with Lance Cardinal. Videos will be posted on the Family Art Adventures YouTube Page.

About

My name is Lance Cardinal. I am an Indigenous artist from the Treaty 8 Bigstone Cree Nation territory in Northern Alberta. I am always excited to meet new people and share my passion for art and creative thinking! I originally started these videos on Facebook during the covid-19 pandemic to help bring online fun and positivity to kids and parents during isolation. I also love to share my Northern Cree culture, doing what I can to help bridge the gap of understanding between Indigenous and Non-indigenous Canadians. I incorporate basic words, numbers and colours into the art project where I can, and even feature Famous Indigenous Artists and their works.