Thunderbird Creation

Carl Ray (1942-1978)

Cree Nation

1976
Acrylic on paper
31″ x 37″

The scene depicts a loon, a thunderbird, and a serpent all living under the same sun. The loon represents loyalty, and the thunderbird is a messenger. In Ojibwa culture, the serpent symbolizes healing, and due to its ability to shed its skin, it can be associated with re-birth.

Location: Executive Suite, 2nd Fl., Frank Holmes Centre, Huron University