Stories Have Always Been Our Governance

Acrylic on Canvas

14″ x 20″

Every Child Matters

Acrylic on Canvas

11″ x 16″

Eternal Guardians Part l

Diamond Resin Series Limited Edition
The powerful buffalo and wolf embody the ancient presence of spirit guides. These revered beings serve as spiritual protectors, tirelessly guarding humanity from suffering, sickness, addiction, corruption, and other negative forces. For countless generations, these timeless guardians have watched over humankind, offering protection and guidance, and their enduring presence will continue to do so for all time. The two arrows, pointing toward each other, symbolically represent humanity’s ongoing struggles and conflicts. Yet, the spirit guides of the buffalo and wolf remain steadfast in their fight for peace—a fight for global harmony and unity among all people.

New York Spirit

Acrylic on Canvas
39” x 48”
With approximately 90,000 Native Americans living in NYC, it is home to the largest urban Indigenous population in the US. Seated on Lenape territory, built with significant labor contributions from Mohawk ironworkers, and inhabited by peoples from countless nations across Turtle Island, NYC is a mecca of Indigenous diversity. NYC is also known as the home of immigrants and their descendants, many of whom fled the oppressive effects of colonization in their own homelands. The common dream that all New Yorkers share is for a better future for their generations. The protection of water and land, and resistance to capitalistic exploitation, are becoming increasingly vital to that dream. Due to its cultural diversity, NYC is home to the United Nations, where the world has come together to create the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Oilers

Acrylic on Canvas

24″ x 18″

The Sandhill Crane, The Bear & The flying Otter family

Acrylic on Canvas

24″ x 18″

Sacred Fire Keeper

Acrylic on Canvas

24″ x 18″

Thunderbird Warrior

Acrylic on Canvas

18″ x 24″

In Permanent collection of Royal Alberta Museum

18″ x 24″ Acrylic on Canvas
Description: The coming of thunder in the spring is a gift from the Thunderbeings, a promise of renewal, an
awakening. The return of the thunder in the spring is a spiritual salve for the losses of the past year, and
throughout the harsh and unforgiving winters. It is a time for warriors to heal, and to grow strong again,
and to prepare. The Thunderbeings bring with their return, the recharge needed for a warrior to rise again
and to hold a place of courage and selflessness for the people. Artist Mike Holden carries Coming of
Thunder, as his traditional spirit name. He is also the son of a lightning strike survivor who carries a name
to honour the Thunderbeings, his name is Lead Thunderbird Man. The Thunderbird is depicted in this painting to show us the unseen bringers
of the thunder and lightning, and the rifles represent the harnessed power of the Thunderbeings that they
were believed to contain when they were first introduced, being powerful instruments to provide for and
protect the people. Behind the warrior is the sun, which returns along with the thunder to renew the
warrior’s strength

Fine-Day Part lll

Diamond Resin Series Limited Edition

Fine-Day, a respected Plains Cree warrior, led his people in the Battle of Cut Knife fought on May 2, 1885. With only about 60 Cree and Assiniboine warriors, they faced a Canadian force of 350 soldiers, armed with cannons and a Gatling gun. Fine-Day skillfully used the terrain, scattering his warriors in small groups to create the illusion of a much larger force. This clever tactic led to the eventual retreat of the Canadian troops.

The two yellow stars beside Fine-Day symbolize the belief many Indigenous Nations have that human beings come from the stars, reflecting a deep spiritual connection between the Earth, The Sun and the universe.

Later in life Fine-Day became a very wise elder, a medicine man and a very powerful spiritual leader for his people.

 

 

Fine-Day Part lll

Acrylic on Canvas

36″ x 24″

Fine-Day, a respected Plains Cree warrior, led his people in the Battle of Cut Knife fought on May 2, 1885. With only about 60 Cree and Assiniboine warriors, they faced a Canadian force of 350 soldiers, armed with cannons and a Gatling gun. Fine-Day skillfully used the terrain, scattering his warriors in small groups to create the illusion of a much larger force. This clever tactic led to the eventual retreat of the Canadian troops.

The two yellow stars beside Fine-Day symbolize the belief many Indigenous Nations have that human beings come from the stars, reflecting a deep spiritual connection between the Earth, The Sun and the universe. The four triangles on the left further symbolize that belief.

Later in life Fine-Day became a very wise elder, a medicine man and a very powerful spiritual leader for his people.