Kanawisimowin Pendant by MDW Jewelry

Kanawisimowin is a Cree word to say, “something that offers protection” such as the bear claw. In Cree culture the Maskwa/Bear is the spirit keeper of the East and represents bravery and courage, when speaking of the 7 sacred teachings.

This charm was hand carved in wax and cast in sterling silver using the lost wax casting method. The claw comes on a 16″ sterling silver bead chain.

Meghan Weeks is a Woodland Cree/English artist living and working on the unceded traditional territories of the Squamish, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Wuatuth Nations. Her maternal side is Nêhiyaw from Treaty 8 territory and paternal side from England. She is a proud member of Sucker Creek First Nation. Meghan embraces storytelling through her sterling silver jewelry and beadwork, which reflects her Cree culture, childhood memories and humorous aunty energy. Her pieces are gender neutral and made with a commitment to slow fashion.