The Drum For many First Nations people of Canada, the drum represents the universal heartbeat of Mother Earth. The drum is a sacred item, often used by the men in the family and only brought out for ceremony or special honourings. The first sound we hear as a baby in the womb is the heartbeat of our mother. First Nations peoples manifest this sound by playing a special rhythm on the drum. This rhythm facilitates healing and realigns the four realms of human existence (mental, spiritual, emotional and physical). Cree Hunting and Trapping For many First Nations and Métis people of Canada, hunting and trapping is still an essential part of the traditional way of life. In the Cree tradition, Mother Earth and all her animals are living beings that possess consciousness, free will and habits. The relationship between hunter and the animals is based on mutual respect and honour. The Cree Hunter will give thanks and make use of the entire animal. Like many other aspects of Indigenous ways of life, tradition harvesting activities continue to become threatened as the elders become older and the youth begin to focus on more modern ways of living. Artist and Bigstone Cree Nation member @lancecardinal75 helped @ikeacanada create the company's first-ever showroom in the essence of a modern Indigenous family. The room, which was inspired by a local Indigenous family, features personal items to show and educate visitors about Indigenous cultures. “As we strive toward contributing to a more equal and inclusive world, we want to ensure our store environments reflect the many diverse communities that we serve,” IKEA said in an announcement. • IKEA South Edmonton Common location. 1311 102 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Source: signs on site & @ctvedmonton https://beta.ctvnews.ca/local/edmonton/2020/12/2/1_5214335.html #LanceCardinal #ikea #cree #thedrum #drum #BigstoneCreeNation #Indigenous #ikeaedmonton #details #art #thedevilisinthedetails #streetarteverywhere #godisinthedetails #FotoQuartet #wandering #photoart #awesome #Edmonton #Alberta #Canada #YEG (at IKEA Edmonton) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ_RrL1Hss9/?igshid=1hqpzctdif2l7
