Our Protectors To all the fathers and

To all the fathers and father figures doing an amazing job: you are appreciated

and respect—values passed down through generations and deeply rooted in Aboriginal culture

“Our Protectors” represents the deep and sacred responsibility that comes with fatherhood

and Waterways—foundations that ground us and give us purpose

By continuing these traditions with our children

Our Protectors To all the fathers andThis artwork honors our fathers and all father figuresour protectors, our teachers, our strength. Our Protectors represents the deep and sacred responsibility that comes with fatherhood. It tells the story of guidance, protection, and respectvalues passed down through generations and deeply rooted in Aboriginal culture. At the heart of this piece is the journey of a child through four life stages: newborn, young child, teenager, and adulthood. Through