I would have given it to him. It represents him, what he was, and what I have become. She is very clear on what weaving, and particularly cedar bark, has brought to her life. It is a healing tool for meit seems bark has given me everything about how to treat people, to refrain from talking when you shouldn't. The healing part is the main thing, she says.
People travel all the way around the world looking for ways to get healing.
I say a prayer. I am very thankful the tree gives us something and continues to survive I am thankful to the creator and the ancestors for such a gift. What she witnessed sparked against the respect she has for her home. By the time we got off the plane I felt like getting sick. I have always said I wasn't a political person but this is where my work is taking me I would like to take my work and bring attention to and educate the world about what cedar is to our people and our islands.