This is the ceramic mural we realized to commemorate the new millenium. The circle is a symbolic figure; it represents the unity of the Cree Nation.
We wanted to celebrate our leaders. So, we painted the portraits of the grand chief and the deputy chief in the central area. With them, children who represent the future generation. Around, we depicted the day and night cycle of the Great Whale River. On the edge, we painted portraits of the 9 community chiefs. It took two years to complete the monument.

The mural's diameter is about 2 meters and it's made of over 200 ceramic tiles. We worked on portrait studies and sent letters to the 9 community chiefs to gather their pictures. Many thanks to all, specially Chiefs Reggie Mark, George Wapachee and Kenny Loon for their good words of encouragement.
Mr. Brian Faubert, an architec, designed a support system which allowed us to take the mural to the First Peoples' Festival and orginazed an official unveilling ceremony, June 17, 2001.

Details, March 2000

The monument was also unveilled during the Class of 2000-2001 graduation. On the left, Mr. Robby Masty was representing the Whapmagoostui Band Council. The monument was installed in the school's auditorium on September 2001,