Pishkaymitook: The Beautiful Practice of Caring

Title: Pishkaymitook: The Beautiful Practice of Caring

This beautiful artwork is part of a series of 12 paintings that was commissioned for Surrey B.C. Metis Family Centres by Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett.  The side text is not present on the actual print and is only for viewing purposes here.  Each will come with a core values description.

Pishkaymitook: The Beautiful Practice of Caring

In Métis culture, caring is woven into the fabric of everyday life. When hunters returned from their journeys, they made sure Elders and Knowledge Keepers never went without. Children learned early that spending time with Elders wasn't a chore, but a gift helping with letters, sharing tea, playing cards, walking in the outdoors, fishing and preparing meals together.

True caring shows up in the small moments: listening without distraction, making space for one another, honoring when someone needs rest. It's about creating a culture where taking time to heal isn't just accepted, it's encouraged. Where we notice when someone is hurting and offer support, always with respect for their boundaries and their journey.

This is Pishkaymitook. This is how we honor each other and ourselves. This is how a community thrives not through grand gestures, but through the steady, spiritual practice of showing up for one another, day after day.

***I'm presently offering Premium Matte Paper Art prints and canvas prints soon! There are prints available for each of the 12 Metis Core values.  The original paintings are 36"x24". I am also considering offering posters for educational purposes soon.   

Note:
-Please contact me at metisspiritart@gmail.com to request purchases of multiple prints for you events. metisspiritart@gmail.com

Each print is sign by the artist "P. Poitras-Jarrett in pencil & sometimes digital signatures
Please choose from the drop down window.
I print on 8.5"x11" with Premium Matte Paper 210gms/12.2mil thickness.
I can also print on 8.5"x11" with 100% Canon Infinity Rag Paper 310gsm/23.5 thickness. Please contact me on a price for the Rag Paper prints. 
I use Canon Lucia pigmented inks which are the highest quality and are fade resistant.
All papers and inks are archival quality.

NOTE: The frame is not included, it's for display purposes only.

➤SHIPPING➤ ORDER EARLY➤ Please allow up to 7 days while the item is being prepared for the shipping process to begin. Order a couple of weeks or so in advance so you are not disappointed, as production times and shipping during the busy season can be longer. For larger orders over 20 I will need  a bit more time to print and sign the art.
➤The customized nature of this art product does not allow for a refund. 
➤Thanks for choosing Metis Spirit Art & Design! Feliss (Phyllis Poitras-Jarrett), A Proud Canadian Designer from Regina, Saskatchewan! All Rights Reserved on the Artwork © Phyllis
Jarrett Metis Spirit Art Art 2020 and on.