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perhaps -
as he runs to his canoe
his dog is barking
© gillena cox 2017

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[Derwent Intense ink pencils on water colour paper - Happy First People's Holiday]





[Inspiration]
Today in Trinidad and Tobago we celebrate First People's Day as a Public Holiday remembering our Amerindian Ancestors who had been living as many as 6000 years here, before the colonizers arrived. We still retain some place names like Rivers: Caroni and Oropouche. Also some Foods remain such as Cassava and Farine.
Happy First People's Day T&T


[Book Marking Christmas 4 - Christmas tree overlay added]




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26 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael10:52 AM

    Beautiful piece! Thanks for the explanations, too. Happy Paint Party Friday, hugs, Valerie

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  2. Gillena Cox11:03 AM

    Happy you dropped by Valerie

    much love...

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  3. Faye11:41 AM

    Love the vivid colors that you got in that lovely art, Gillena. Wishing you a fine celebration for your special occasion.

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  4. Gillena Cox12:42 PM

    Thanks for ypur appreciation Faye

    Much love...

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  5. Christine1:57 PM

    Lovely work Gillena, nice that Trinidad remembers First Peoples. Not sure if my previous comment went through.

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    1. Gillena Cox2:52 PM

      Thanks for dropping in Chtistine

      Much love...

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  6. Linda Kunsman2:39 PM

    lovely celebratory piece Gillena. Thank you for sharing and explaining your special holiday. happy PPF!

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  7. carol l mckenna4:36 PM

    Lovely creative work ~ and thanks for your sharing of your special holiday ~ ^_^

    A ShutterBug Explores ~ aka ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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    1. Gillena Cox6:35 PM

      Happy you dropped in Carol

      Much💖love

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  8. denthe4:49 PM

    What a great National holiday! love that thought! And I like how stylized your drawing is.

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  9. Magyar10:11 PM

    the first people
    taught those to teach
    to we beyond

    Cumbersome, too many "T's".
    __ But the message stands. If not for The First People, no matter where in this world's life, we'd not be who we are. Historic honor. _m

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  10. Gillena Cox10:58 PM

    Thanks for your appreciation Magyar

    Much💖love

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  11. Sallie (FullTime-Life)1:10 AM

    It’s great to honor the First People.

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  12. Gillena Cox9:09 AM

    Thanks for your appreciation Sallie

    much love...

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  13. Irene Rafael10:56 AM

    Have a lovely day! I am interested in how you celebrate?
    ~~Irene

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    1. Gillena Cox5:38 AM

      Thanks for dropping in Irene. If you click on the First People hyperlink it will take you to a site where you can get more info

      Much💖love

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  14. John 2:34 PM

    Lovely artwork. Beautiful choice of colours.

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    1. Gillena Cox5:39 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation John

      Much💖love

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  15. Giggles9:56 PM

    Great colour and loads of fun!!

    Peace Giggles

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    1. Gillena Cox5:40 AM

      Thanks for your appreciation Giggles

      Much lovd...

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  16. DVArtist7:38 PM

    Gillena this is wonderful. I am always interested in how people celebrate different traditions. Thank you so much for the information.

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  17. Gillena Cox4:17 AM

    Thanks for dropping by Nicole

    Much💖love

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  18. Anonymous11:55 AM

    beautiful piece and the card!
    Happy weekend
    Elke

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  19. Gillena Cox4:26 PM

    Happy you dropped in Elke

    much love...

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