A local artist revealed a mural they created for the City Centre Mall yesterday.

 

Christine McKay’s acrylic painting features an Indigenous woman in cultural clothing, which incorporates the seven sacred teachings, standing in a field with her face detached from her body. Inside the space where the face was detached features a night scene with a camp fire.

 

McKay says the piece was inspired by a recent experience where she felt disconnected from her culture and identity.

 

Strathallen, which owns the mall, partnered with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak for the mural project.

 

McKay grew up in Cross Lake and Norway House and is studying to become a teacher.

 

The mural has been placed on a wall near the entrance by the dollar store.