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BASED IN THE HEART OF HAIDA GWAII SINCE 1984
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The Meaning Behind the Art: Each year, the beavers at Kwiid Suu (Mayer Lake) feast on their favourite treat, crabapples, represented as crabapple blossoms. Known for their determination and skill, beavers are natural builders creating homes, shaping the land, and living in close-knit family groups. Beavers symbolize persistence, loyalty, and are known for their connection to the land and water.
However, sometimes the beavers' abilities go too far. The beavers' appetite and building nature can also be destructive, having a negative impact on the crabapple tree population around Kwiid Suu (Mayer Lake). Beavers also feed on the bark of the trees, which leads to hindering growth or even death of the tree. The beavers' hardworking abilities may cause some irreversible damage to this tree population. A reminder that everything is connected, and balance is essential.
Made by Indigenous Artist Danielle Louise Allard from the Haida Nation:
Since childhood, Danielle has been interested in creating; drawing, painting and building, using any materials she could get her hands on. Continuing her artistic exploration through her youth eventually brought her to choose to study Fashion Design and Fine Arts in post-secondary education. She currently resides in Masset, Haida Gwaii, to continue her study of Haida art apprenticing with master carvers and artisans.
