Ikwe: Honouring Women, Life Givers, and Water Protectors - Paperback

by Jackie Traverse (Author)

Ikwe is a new colouring book by Anishinaabe artist Jackie Traverse. Featuring brand new works, the stunning images in IKWE celebrate the spiritual and ceremonial aspects of women and their important role as water protectors.
"I had the privilege of going to Standing Rock twice. The strength and power that came from the women there inspired this book. To be a woman is to be a life giver and water protector. Even if you never have children, you have that sense, and the duty to honour and protect the water is within you," writes Traverse.
Jackie Traverse is the mother of three daughters and a grandmother to Lily. She is an Anishinaabe multi-disciplined artist working in video, sculpture, mixed media and paint.

Author Biography

Jackie Traverse is the mother of three daughters and a grandmother to Lily. She is an Anishinaabe multi-disciplined artist working in video, sculpture, mixed media, and paint, and she is known across Canada for her powerful, beautiful art. She is also the founder of Indigenous Rock the Vote and Ikwe Safe Ride, a ride-sharing network that offers safe rides for Indigenous women. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.