Zaagi'idiwin: Silent, Unquestionable Act of Love - Paperback

by Leanna Marshall (Artist), Suzanne Luke (Foreword by), Vera Wabegijig (Contribution by)

Zaagi'idiwin: Silent, Unquestionable Act of Love, creates an intersection where viewers meet to understand and explore the essence of relationships, the meaning of connection/disconnection, and the pain of loss. Through the making and documentation of jingle dresses, Marshall explores the deeply personal stories that have shaped her perception of the complexities of her family history in the context of Canadian history. The social inequities, resistance, and sorrow communicated in this body of work serve as a springboard to examine the act of compassion and forgiveness, which ultimately helps to move forward to a new and more affirmative place of being.

Author Biography

Leanna Marshall is a member of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug. She currently lives in Thunder Bay, Ontario. As a maker of jingle dresses and skirts, Leanna tells stories of her ancestors and of the land, and stays in the intersection of where they meet to understand the essence of these relationships: connection, understanding and healing.Suzanne Luke is the Curator of the Robert Langen Art Gallery at Wilfrid Laurier University.