Wawatay (Northern Lights) 'Cree Tradition'

When somebody dies,
their spirit will rise
to that place where we see
Wawatay...

Wawatay is dancing spirit warriors
that return each year to claim the souls
of the departed.

As children, we are told not to whistle,
as Wawatay may be attracted to the
sound and claim us for their own.

Original Medium: Acrylic on Watercolor Paper
Original Image Size: 22" x 30"
Date Created: September 2001

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