06/09/2026
Visitors to Lynnwood Arts are invited to take part in the creation of a community Two Row Wampum Belt displayed in our lobby as part of the Indigenous Artist Project: Voices of Mother Earth exhibition, presented by the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board
The Two Row Wampum is one of the oldest agreements between Indigenous Peoples and European settlers. Its design carries a powerful message of mutual respect and coexistence. The two purple rows represent two vessels traveling side-by-side down the river of life: a Haudenosaunee canoe and a European ship. Each vessel follows its own path, guided by its own traditions, laws, and ways of life.
The three white rows symbolize Peace, Friendship, and Forever values that continue to guide the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples today.
The philosophy of the Two Row Wampum teaches that neither vessel attempts to steer the other. Instead, both travel together as equals, respecting each other's autonomy and sovereignty.
Stop by Lynnwood Arts, add your contribution to this collaborative artwork, and take a moment to reflect on the importance of respect, understanding, and reconciliation in our shared journey. The Voices of Mother Earth exhibition is on until August 28th.
Lynnwood Arts is open Wednesdays - Fridays @ 12-4pm and Saturdays @ 10am-2pm
