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Spirit of Resilience

“The world was once cloaked in darkness, with only a dim copper light. The Four Carpenters created Qwawx (raven) from a piece of charcoal, and his cunning enabled him to steal the globe of light from Alhkw’ntam’s (creator’s) longhouse. Raven released the sun, moon, and stars, bringing light and joy to the world. Qwaxw, is not just a bird but a symbol of transformation, cunning, and creation.”

-Danika Saunders