Excerpt from the Information Boards: Niinwin-Dabaadjmowin, We are Talking depicts the story of the origins of the Anishnaabe people. The mural was first exhibited at Fort York National Historic Site in September 2005.
From Top Left clockwise:
1. The creation of the Universe and the Planets and the Solar System. The Four Elements being drawn up from Mother Earth for the creation of the First Man.
2. Lowering of First Man to the Earth and his travels naming all things with his companion the Wolf.
3. First Man and First Woman and their union, which created the Four Sons.
4. The Four Thunderbirds are called down to protect the people as they populate the Earth.
5. The Seven Fires come to the People and reveal future events.
6. The People will be given a choice of Two Roads (Light or Dark) and if the Right Road is chosen the Golden Age will begin.
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