Okima Kishik Print
17” X 11” Francis Paul/Okima Kishik unframed print. Titled Wolf. "The Creator gave the Earth's Original people, through the great prophet and teacher Indodaim, the O-do-i-dayn-iwan (the Clan system). The Great Law of Clans had been given to the people as a way of sacred knowledge and order - a system that became a framework of government, for the unity, strength and social order of Nation. This clan system became the way in which people could and did maintain individual and collective identity without separation from the village, tribe, or the Nation. The Clan system was a complete democracy in its purpose, intent and meaning. Through the Clan was given the right and voice to the People. in the clan system was the right and voice for women, children, young and old, and the unborn. As many duties and responsibilities as may be embrace might produce a leader - man or woman. These persons were called Ogimaw, or leader, and later Chief. In the clan system, with its leadership and representation of all the people, lay the basis of Anishinaabe democracy, law, truth, peace, brotherhood, honor strength, unity and social order. The Ma-kwa (Bear) clan are guardians and healers. The lead (Chief) is the Black Bear, and included are the Brown, White, Grizzly, Skunk bear and so on. The Bear Clan people are noted for their knowledge of medicines and they as well were seen as a people that maintained peace and order within the community and are guardians/doorkeepers of the sacred lodge. The Bear Clan are also excellent patrollers of the community. The Bear Clan people have a natural instinct for medicine. It is said this knowledge comes from the Bear itself. You see the animal, the bear has a natural ability or understanding of plants, roots, bark, etc. for which to heal itself. When it comes to patrols, it seems the Bear Clan people quickly adapt to the process. The Bear would patrol the outer limits of the village foraging for food and it's this trait the Bear Clan people have adopted and in this way, they instinctively patrol their communities. The colors of the Bear Clan are Maroon and Black."
17” X 11” Francis Paul/Okima Kishik unframed print. Titled Wolf. "The Creator gave the Earth's Original people, through the great prophet and teacher Indodaim, the O-do-i-dayn-iwan (the Clan system). The Great Law of Clans had been given to the people as a way of sacred knowledge and order - a system that became a framework of government, for the unity, strength and social order of Nation. This clan system became the way in which people could and did maintain individual and collective identity without separation from the village, tribe, or the Nation. The Clan system was a complete democracy in its purpose, intent and meaning. Through the Clan was given the right and voice to the People. in the clan system was the right and voice for women, children, young and old, and the unborn. As many duties and responsibilities as may be embrace might produce a leader - man or woman. These persons were called Ogimaw, or leader, and later Chief. In the clan system, with its leadership and representation of all the people, lay the basis of Anishinaabe democracy, law, truth, peace, brotherhood, honor strength, unity and social order. The Ma-kwa (Bear) clan are guardians and healers. The lead (Chief) is the Black Bear, and included are the Brown, White, Grizzly, Skunk bear and so on. The Bear Clan people are noted for their knowledge of medicines and they as well were seen as a people that maintained peace and order within the community and are guardians/doorkeepers of the sacred lodge. The Bear Clan are also excellent patrollers of the community. The Bear Clan people have a natural instinct for medicine. It is said this knowledge comes from the Bear itself. You see the animal, the bear has a natural ability or understanding of plants, roots, bark, etc. for which to heal itself. When it comes to patrols, it seems the Bear Clan people quickly adapt to the process. The Bear would patrol the outer limits of the village foraging for food and it's this trait the Bear Clan people have adopted and in this way, they instinctively patrol their communities. The colors of the Bear Clan are Maroon and Black."
17” X 11” Francis Paul/Okima Kishik unframed print. Titled Wolf. "The Creator gave the Earth's Original people, through the great prophet and teacher Indodaim, the O-do-i-dayn-iwan (the Clan system). The Great Law of Clans had been given to the people as a way of sacred knowledge and order - a system that became a framework of government, for the unity, strength and social order of Nation. This clan system became the way in which people could and did maintain individual and collective identity without separation from the village, tribe, or the Nation. The Clan system was a complete democracy in its purpose, intent and meaning. Through the Clan was given the right and voice to the People. in the clan system was the right and voice for women, children, young and old, and the unborn. As many duties and responsibilities as may be embrace might produce a leader - man or woman. These persons were called Ogimaw, or leader, and later Chief. In the clan system, with its leadership and representation of all the people, lay the basis of Anishinaabe democracy, law, truth, peace, brotherhood, honor strength, unity and social order. The Ma-kwa (Bear) clan are guardians and healers. The lead (Chief) is the Black Bear, and included are the Brown, White, Grizzly, Skunk bear and so on. The Bear Clan people are noted for their knowledge of medicines and they as well were seen as a people that maintained peace and order within the community and are guardians/doorkeepers of the sacred lodge. The Bear Clan are also excellent patrollers of the community. The Bear Clan people have a natural instinct for medicine. It is said this knowledge comes from the Bear itself. You see the animal, the bear has a natural ability or understanding of plants, roots, bark, etc. for which to heal itself. When it comes to patrols, it seems the Bear Clan people quickly adapt to the process. The Bear would patrol the outer limits of the village foraging for food and it's this trait the Bear Clan people have adopted and in this way, they instinctively patrol their communities. The colors of the Bear Clan are Maroon and Black."