Alanah Jewell Silk Scarf - Indigenous Collection

Alanah Jewell Silk Scarf - Indigenous CollectionIn partnership with the Office of Indigenous Relations comes this new collection of Indigenous products featuring a design from local Indigenous artist, Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell of Morningstar Designs morningstardesigns. ca The artwork is a representation of the wildlife and eco system of the Grand River. The design depicts herons taking flight, drawing energy from the Great Tree of Peace and florals growing beside the river

In partnership with the Office of Indigenous Relations comes this new collection of Indigenous products featuring a design from local Indigenous artist, Alanah Astehtsi Otsistohkwa (Morningstar) Jewell of Morningstar Designs morningstardesigns.ca

The artwork is a representation of the wildlife and eco-system of the Grand River. The design depicts herons taking flight, drawing energy from the Great Tree of Peace and florals growing beside the river bed, flowing up towards the moon, which controls the waters and has a deep connection to the Grand River. The elements come together to signify the cyclical and reciprocal relationships between the wildlife, the moon and the river.

This silk scarf features most of the elements from the original artwork. 55cm x 175cm. 100% silk.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will be directed to support the Indigenous Student Development Fund on campus. The Indigenous Student Development Fund was established to provide financial assistance to those Indigenous students who are most at risk of abandoning their education due to financial hardship.
Funds received will be used to support students with:• Tuition and fees not covered by third-party funding, scholarships, financial aid, grants or other potential sources of funding.• Educational enrichment opportunities, where other funding cannot be found, examples include but are not limited to conference fees, professional testing fees, and student professional association fees. • Tools and other school supplies or additional technology needs, where costs are over and above third-party funding allowances and additional funding cannot be found.• Emergency housing-related expenses, including rental payment.• Emergency transportation costs. Examples include travelling home for family emergencies, travelling home or to a ceremony for cultural and/or mental health reasons.• Emergency family and childcare costs for Indigenous students with families. • Healthcare and/or medical expenses above what is covered through NHIB, OHIP or UHIP, as well as any supplementary healthcare offered by the Graduate and Undergraduate Student Associations' Waterloo Student Health Plan (www.studentcare.ca).• Other unanticipated expenses.