@ouwaah news: #recall #groundbeef #northern #store #Ecoli

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/09/19/north-ground-beef-recall.html #recall #groundbeef #northern #store #Ecoli

sikipwaau nisk ᓯᑭᐧᐹᐤ ᓂᔅᒃ

© 2007 Amanda T. Sam

sikipwaau nisk ᓯᑭᐧᐹᐤ ᓂᔅᒃ
(s/he spins and roasts goose on a string by an open fire)

[Click on image for larger view]

creelabix source cited: www.eastcree.org

Photoshop dream sequence 09162012

Dream Sequence 09162012 by Amanda T. Sam
mixed media / photoshop

Playing around with photoshop in between my study breaks.

special event at 11 NATIONS

ÉVÈNEMENT SPÉCIALE
le mercredi 12 septembre, 2012
19h00

Juan Zapil Xivir and Virginia Ajxup, sages Maya K'iché du Guatemala viennent nous expiquer la significations de la fin du cycle présent du Calendrier Maya Oxlajaj Baktun (13 Baktun)

À l'Exposition Onze Nations situé au 363 de la Commune Est. (contribution voluntaire)

Ceci est un évènement historique pour l'humanité! Soyez au rendez-vous! S.V.P. circulez cette information!

www.11nations.com 
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SPECIAL EVENT
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
7:00 p.m.

Juan Zapil Xivir Ajxup and Virginia, elders K'iché Maya of Guatemala will explain what are the significant meanings of the end of the current cycle of the Mayan Calendar Oxlajaj Baktun (13 Baktun)

At the Exhibition Eleven Nations located at 363 de la Commune East. (voluntary donations)

This is a historic event for humanity! Be there! S.V.P. circulate this information!

www.11nations.com

Epic detours

In this world, very few women can make me dance; let alone being in dead centre of the crosshairs of 72,000 people on the plains of Abraham and watching both her on-and-off-stage shows simultaneously in Montreal as well. That is my biggest dance floor on my list so far.
Merci beaucoup à Madonna, the Queens who made my end summer celebrations just... ouwaah!
These past 7 years have been so intense on every level; surviving death by cocaine therefore die another day, reconnecting with my roots, crossing paths with old and new friends, mending forgotten bridges - then simply walking away from others, pursuing my academic studies, learning that I am only human and my body can only take so much of my waasaam work ethic. To be still alive at 30 is the greatest blessing and gift straight from this universe's divine heart. My 20s was so crazy like playing Russian roulette with the devil himself. Dickees naa?
I have finally chosen to listen to my dreams, my exhausted body, including my heart's unspoken words of what I want out of this crazy dream called life; thus being even more inspired to work even harder at making my dreams and creative thoughts happen. As they should be.
I may not be considered even worthy through the eyes of most however, all I have to walk with is truth which is the collection of the ancestors stories, the love for my siblings & my closest friends - near and miles away, my health, my dreams, and of course, my dancing shoes kaw. My bundle is definitely peace of mind or sheer stupidity. Not sure which one it is yet...
So it is time to return to life as a full time university student and as an artist. I am after all, a human being who seems to enjoy this journey of what life's detours can offer.
In the words of Bob Marley: Don't gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold... :)

La Paix Des Graves. The Peace of the Serious 2010

Been closely studying this mixed media work I did back in 2010 at Dawson College. I am finally beginning to understand this narrative...

AmandaTSam.net/ 2010:/ mixed media
Title: "La Paix des Graves." (The Peace of the Serious)

Computer Art: Photoshop CS6 Paintbrushes scribbles 08112012

Testing out the different paint brushes on Photoshop CS6 using my pen tablet. 08112012
Click on image for full-view.
Akuuda Wachiya, nii ATS

Computer Art: Chikaapash Revisited 08042012

Amanda T. Sam: "Chikaapash Revisited 08042012" © 2012. 

The roots of Jim (James) Saahuun

From my portfolio...

Amanda T. Sam [Page 2] "A Day in the Life of A Daydreamer" (2010)

Jim (James) Saahuun made his first ever appearance in one of 

my art book projects titled "A Day in the Life of A Daydreamer." 

(Amanda T. Sam, Dawson College. Artists Books & Graphic Novels. Winter, 2010. Print. Page 2)

This is one of the excerpts from the art book project.

Again in another project for another course... "Insomnia" (2010)

Amanda T. Sam, "Insomnia" (2010)

The Chronicles of Jim Saahuun update 07-11-2012

I have neglected Jim Saahuun for a season, school is another full-time job itself... he is still in a coma kaw. I am working as a journalist again this summer. Another school of storytelling itself.
Mostly, I have been working on this narrative project offline; on paper and pen whenever I get the chance to sit down and think creatively.
During the winter semester at Concordia University, is where the last recent episode actually took place in an academic paper/ creative art book format for my First Peoples Sacred Stories course; where (James) Jim Taayuu presented his presentation just right after their near-fatal accident which landed Jim Saahuun in a coma. Fusing traditional and western philosophy was quite the headache however, it is workable and educational. It seems like every new episode that I write becomes even larger with every word spoken, then written, then translated, then painted. The more the setting needs the space to be created, the more time this narrative needs to flourished properly, and the histories of the characters take root even deeper than what I have initially conceived.
I am beginning to illustrate some of the characters, mostly creating Mr Saahuun, in order to give face to faceless characters and to aid me visualize their interactions. (I will need reference models pretty soon.)
This narrative project has been developing and growing on me as a storyteller for the past decade or so and I am determined to continue creating this project until it's manifested in its entirety as I originally dreamt it at the beginning.
I would like to thank all of my teachers, family, friends, even strangers that I have met along the way, who have either discouraged me (we all need motivational reasons), others who encouraged me to be creative, in mind, in spirit, on canvas, on paper, or in any or every other medium that I have been using since I began on this journey as a human being and as a Storyteller from birth. Words of encouragement are important, whether they are directed to an adult, a child, or youth, or even an elder.  You all know who you are, mishtii jiniskuumitinaawao.

Akuuda, Wachiya. nii Amanda T. Sam

ouwaah news: Uranium Exploration: Mistissini Says "No" and Calls for a Moratorium

In his oral presentation at the hearings, Chief Shecapio explained that the Crees «have always been the guardians and protectors of the land and will continue to be. For the Crees of Mistissini, the land is a school of its own and the resources of the land are the material and supplies they need. Cree traplines are the classrooms. What is taught on these traplines to the youth is the Cree way of life, which means living in harmony with nature. This form of education ensures ou survival as a people. Any form of education that leads to survival is a high standard of education. Cree form of education teaches us to be humble, respectful, responsible, disciplined, independent, sharing and compassionate ».


http://www.businessreviewcanada.ca/press_releases/uranium-exploration-mistissini-says-no-and-calls-for-a-moratorium

random saturday night brain fart

Before we are born into this world,
Our first home,
is no other than the ark of our mother's womb.
Between life and death,
they fight for our right,
to have our first breath in this world,
they light the way for us to exist,
shelter us during our life’s storms,
yet,
some still cannot comprehend this fundamental human philosophy.
Motherhood/Uukaawiimaawin is a role earned: setting aside your own ego selfish needs in order to become a child's ark, protector, nurturer, and teacher, until they grow enough to become healthy human beings.
Every human being remembers the people that took on the role of Uukaawiimaawin during their childhood, even orphans.
If it were not for jikaawinuuj in our lives, Life will simply self-destruct.
So I end this random Saturday night brain fart with by wishing you all of you a delightful Happy Mother’s Day!

Especially MILFij kiyaa ;)

Random Friday Brain Fart

if only the majority of our Cree youth shared the same feverish collective enthusiasm towards real issues that matter; which concern our people's wellbeing and our territory's future just as they go apeshit over hockey playoffs, poutine, pin night, and lest we forget, cough* Nickelb@ck shows. I see clearly that brilliant potential in where everyone can stand peacefully together to voice our nation's spirit. Sit like an owl long enough, you can grasp a glance of the bigger picture. Just a random Friday brain fart.

04252012 words

Never mind a woman/man that lives in fear, because she/he will only bring the gift of tears for your soul. #ouwaah #hunterphilosophy

400 light years away, #Ushuukinish

04232012 Words

Jobs,
Loves,
Wars,
Words,
Dreams,
and lovers,
may come and go like the winds but,
knowing from your lessons learned is better than a kingdom filled with all the diamonds in the universe,
Purest of jeweled silver,
and the most brightest crown made of gold.
While heartbreaks,
can always be renewed,
like the sun rises after darkest night,
the journey of recovering,
are always worth the pain;
because it rebuilds your strength as a stronger, more adaptable human being. //04232012

Scribbling words 04192012

Painted with all of my best,
Heart still beats within my chest,
Creative thoughts are tempest,
So it is Time to get some rest,
and dream of ways to conquer life's tests.
Thus,
Life is full of abundant breasts.
Akuuda, good night!

Chronicles of Jim Saahuun 04-01-2012 part 1

Dandaa maak kawch iishin'kaataakinuuwich Nicki Moisseaux, Nicki Tuuktaan, kiiyaa Don(ald) Jitjaan indaa baaj uutaach baaikaw aa maamuuwii ich aa niipiniich... [How they got their nicknames that one summer...]

The following are excerpts from their acceptance letters from the very successful Miiyuupimaatisiiwin INTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM @ Shaapuwaasaayaao Pimaatisiiwin Foundation at the coastal Campus University in Istchii.

“[sic]…Rebuilding the circle which has revolved around existence since time immemorial which suddenly became contorted into a gridlock colonized-unbalanced-pyramid for a time, then where it later crumbled back down to grains of sand to be conquered through each step forward known by Peace, once the Stars came down to Istchii in order to help the people remember the way back to the timeless circle of being…

Ensuring the spirit of the human being is respected while remaining balanced and fully conscious within its cosmos while decolonizing the spiritual, emotional, physical, psychological, and social consequences where colonization, the Indian Act and its subsequent residual aftermaths, has deeply fragmented a multigenerational gap of violence, massive social discrimination against the Rainbow Clan, perpetuated chaos that hinders Miiyuupimaatisiiwin for all Iiyiyuuch. Its primary humanitarian mandate is to restore its balance with great ethical consideration of Shaapuwaasaayaao Pimaatisiiwin WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE Principles through the Northern Door White Goose Education Act; without promoting any forms of discrimination to any students’ background (on or off territory), capacities to speak or understand the language of Our Ancestors, universal rights of being human in a natural world or stated otherwise, kaw.

- Dr. Atkinson, M.D, Ph.D, Founder of Shaapuwaasaayaao Pimaatisiiwin Foundation

Wachiya,

We are pleased to offer you admissions into our [sic]… Here at Shaapuwaasaayaao Pimaatisiiwin Foundation, we believe it is never too late or too early to cultivate the mind, body and spirit of the Dab Iiyiyuu within and to promote peace. Note: Any previous credits from previous semesters in other related programs can be transferred towards your current program. Please review the guidelines and ethical policies again for what is required* for your stay, such as outdoor gear and etc., at our Coastal Campus guide website once you log into your account [URL LINK].”

Aashikuum aa niipich, Shaapuwaasaayaao Pimaatisiiwin Foundation jii uutaaskuunaao uutsiniijuu jaa jii its`kuutimaasuuwii`ch Miiyuupimaatisiiwin [SUMMER INSTENSIVE PROGRAM] intaa wiinuupaaku’ch…

Akuut maak kaat uutch’jipiiyiich Donald Jitjaan uu jitjaauun, kiiyaa Nicki Moisseaux niishtim kaa kuujipuuwaat Mishishuu Iiyiyuu. Nimauj paaiik auch iitaaii’tuumj kiiyaa jaa maamuu taaoshkaatuuj uuyaa Wiikupiishaakin Maaskinaayuu… [This is where Donald Jitjaan's jitjaauun began, also Nicki Moisseaux encounters the Saber Tooth. None would expect to cross paths on the Rainbow Road...]

Aashikuum aat uutaaokshiij, kaa jii maamuu pimshkaaj naataa aakaamch siibiich Jaymsheej (James Saahuun & James Taayuu), Nickeej (Moisseaux & Mishishuu), Jaaskeej (Dawn Nipii-Oso & Donald Jitjaan), kiiyaa injii KaaJeesij (Jennifer Nipii-Oso & Roxy Atkinson-Thunderstar).

Mishuu kaa daaj aakaam’ch, miin kaat maanjaaj uu maa’ki’hiimwow, aakuunj Jaymsheej kaa jii kuutuuwaaj intaa naaspaatimch aa siniiau’kaaich.

Teeyuu kaa wisik Roxy kiiyaa kaa jii aaii’kuunaa’jaao Jen. [Roxy boils tea and Jen is making bannock.]

Tiiwaa’ch kaw wii kaat jis’tuutaat Nicki (Moisseaux) naataa tuuk’taaoch kaa siniiau’kaaij uujeeyuu. Waanjisjit uu niimuutaan. Muuk uu wiiuutish, uu misinaapiskihiikin, kiiyaa uutaatipuun jii ti’kuunuum.

Nicki Mishishuu kiiyaa Donald jii intuuwaapituumij mit’ bititaa intaa mishtuukskaaich…

They reached the firewood cache area, slightly further away from the campsite, both start uncovering the tarp which covered the firewood cache and start splitting the logs in half as they prepare the quart needed to cook supper. Miss Mishishuu has had a crush on Donald since the first year of their program but never expressed her feelings until the perfect moment where she asks him the paradoxical question:

-“Aye, shjisjin aa niishtim kaa jiskuutimaasuuwiik uut SPFU…” says Mishishuu to Donald in a nervous tone.
-“Neyhey. Saash muuk naauu ipuun naa…” Yuu Donald as he pauses from splitting wood beside Mishishuu work area to wipe the sweat off his perfectly maintained brows.
- Asserting her composure then steps forward with her perky chest out, “jik kawjimtin maa jaakawn.”
- She finally pops the paradoxical question; “Nicki Tuuktaan maa?”

Donald suddenly becomes nervous with uncertainty yet confusingly excited because he never received this favour from anyone before, especially from such a gorgeous human being like Miss Mishishuu.

- Donald head nods “mm” in accordance; they begin awkwardly making out with Mishishuu jumping the eager lead. Then she goes for the beaded belt buckle, Donald is overcome by a surging waking energy, turning his state into a feverish nauseating vertigo effect which made him react by pushing her away, screaming out loud, from him as he graciously twirled around to vomit then lose consciousness in a stylish dramatic manner. 

The rest of the gang at the campsite overheard the scream and ran towards their direction. They find Nicki sitting on the ground with a blank expression on her face, and right beside was Donald’s gracious but unconscious body. She explains what just happened and they all started rolling on the ground laughing as Donald slowly comes back to reality with a new sense of being. Thus this is how Nicki Mishishuu became Nicki Tuuktaan and Don Jitjaan, well, found his inner jitjaauun.

Jaymsheej assist Don back on his feet and they made their way back to the campsite with firewood. Miss Mishishuu feels somewhat upset at the whole confusing ordeal, failing to realize that her crush eventually led to helping him discover his way to the Wiikupiishaakin Maaskinaao, her bruised ego prompts her to go take a hike to cool off her embarrassment and notices that Nicki Moisseaux forgot her bag by the portage path. She picks up Nicki’s niimuutaan along with some fresh bannock, a thermos filled with fresh tea and heads up towards the hill where the Jiishuu’k SPFU observatory is setup. // part 1 of 2

- written by: Amanda T. Sam, @ouwaah
- date of episode: April 1, 2012 time: 10h31 ET (908 words)
for "The Chronicles of Jim Saahuun"
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Scribbles: for ever and ever love

Scribbles

Huuk Huuk! Spring is in the air. Ouais!

Enjoying my momentary breaks from my studies are mostly scribbling.