"Turtle Design", 5" x 7" Greeting Card

Includes 1 "Turtle Design" greeting card and 1 envelope, as well as a write-up about the artist, and the description of the piece on the back of the card. You can find out more about the design through the description below.

All of my designs are freehand drawn, and original designs by myself.

About this piece

Turtle Design - "Welcome to Treaty One Territory" Installation at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport

Artist Grace Swain was commissioned by Treaty One Nations, in partnership with the Winnipeg Airports Authority, to create this permanent piece. The artwork of the turtle seen on the front of this card was Installed on April 14, 2026 at the Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, welcoming more than 4.3 million travellers annually. This artwork welcomes visitors to Treaty One Territory and honours the Nations who have lived on these lands since time immemorial.

Water and Dancers

Flowing water reflects the phrase "as long as the sun shines, the grass grows, and the rivers flow." Within the water are dancers, representing movement as ceremony. Dancing is an offering of good thoughts for ourselves, our families, and the land. As their movement enters the current, it carries prayers and positive intentions outward, connecting all communities.

Moccasin Footsteps and Bison Tracks

The dancers' footsteps transition into bison tracks, symbolizing the connection between the people, the land, and all of its Creation. The bison represents the Grandfather Teaching of Respect and reflects the responsibility to walk gently and respectfully on this land.

Seven Stars Above the Sun

The seven stars represent the seven First Nations of Treaty One, mapped into the sky. In my community teachings, the night sky serves as a map, clock, and calendar. The stars carry guidance from our ancestors and reflect the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

The Sun Within the Turtle's Shell

The sun's seven rays represent the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the seven First Nations of Treaty One, reinforcing the connection between the people, the land, and the teachings of our ancestors.

Note: this is a greeting card, not an original painting. envelope included.

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