Not strictly a mural, but this sign is outside a Catholic Native American Church on Park Avenue in Minneapolis. The church and the canonization of the first Native American woman has an interesting history, not without controversy. To learn the history of this woman and the Roman Catholic parish that has services in both Dakota and Ojibwa, go here.
By coincidence I posted a photo of a Kateri statue in front of the St. Francis Assisi Basilica Cathedral in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico on my February 3, 2014 Santa Fe blog.
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Hmmm, yes I had read about Saint Kateri. Very nice sculpture.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite strange (to me!) ... I like both the sign and the sculpture...
ReplyDeleteI like seeing women honored. Nice find!
ReplyDeleteThat statue is really great Kate!
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'she who bumps into things' made a lasting impression.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteAh, the legends and mythologies by which we live! Interesting, to say the least. My uncle, Carl, was known to many Ojibwa women in northern Minnesota. He was, I've heard, a legend in that area. Of course, it may have been my mother, who didn't like him much, who spread the word.
ReplyDeleteA colourful sign. I like the statue too.
ReplyDeleteShe's everywhere.
ReplyDeleteAhhh! I thought she looked familiar!
ReplyDeleteNeat sign and the statue is marvelous!
ReplyDeleteBelievers are in awe of things that can't be explained. Sad that she died at such a young age.
ReplyDeleteThroughout history there seems to have been controversy when it came to women and Native Americans. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize there are Catholic churches dedicated to Native Americans. Once again blogging teaches me something. I imagine the sign's design really speaks to the parishioners. Thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
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