Nitayānān Kīyāpic Ōta (We're Still Here)

"We're still here" is an illustration created by Carly Morrisseau with a focus on sharing artwork recognizable by other Indigenous people through the use of Cree syllabics, a writing system depicting Cree dialects. With the assistance of their mother, Diana Morrisseau, they chose the phrase "nitayānān kīyāpic ōta," which translates to "we're still here" in Cree, to emphasize the continued presence of indigeneity and indigenous artists/voices in today's society. The image incorporates floral designs and patterns, featuring stems and leaves that symbolize reciprocity and interconnectedness, a suggestion made by their mother. Floral designs hold great significance in Indigenous beadwork, particularly among Métis artists, making their inclusion in the artwork a gesture of solidarity with their ancestral background as a Métis and Cree artist. The cool hues of the artwork are enhanced by a bright blue background, guiding the viewer's attention to the Cree syllabics, which are displayed in white headings with black accents.

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