ARTIST STATEMENT: 
The beauty of the lone star design captivated me when i first witnessed one. Once I learned to make one i was very happy. After, people starting asking me to make them for them, and I felt honored. 

"Truth and Reconciliation means healing and acknowledging the truth of our history both Canadians and mine, but also taking a restorative process moving forward."

ARTIST BIOGRAPHY:
My name is Dale Swampy and part of the Samson Cree Nation. I make star blankets in program called pathways while i was incarcerated. Now, I am 33 years old and a full time University student. I employ three people whom help me make the blankets. we wish to provide healing with every blanket made and sold.