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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jaspieandchazzi, post: 611968, member: 10769&quot;]It has been very enlightening to find out all this information - I didn&#039;t think my bear was Haida at all, and I agree correct attribution should always be pointed out, its how we acquire knowledge.</p><p><br /></p><p>I do feel somewhat confused by Cree v Inuit</p><p>The Cree Cultural Centre was very helpful when I contacted them and pointed out that Cree is actually a language rather than a specific Nation. The card that accompanies my bear quite clearly states that the artists identify as Cree, yet the carving would seem to be an Inuit thing. To go back to your analogy, does - &#039;we speak English, but are Irish&#039; make sense?</p><p>But The Inuit bit I need some help with. The carving I have seems to be an Inuit thing - The Cree Cutural Centre advised that they don&#039;t have much carving</p><p>Also&nbsp; - traditionally amongst the Inuit - was it common for women to carve?</p><p><br /></p><p>So this leads me back to &#039;my&#039; bear - Nora Longpeter carved it, the wife of Leo Patrick. On a list of Cree artists I came across at least two with the surname Patrick, but is Longpeter an Indian or Inuit name ?</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, I was supplied with this image by a gallery owner, which really helped me get my bearings! </p><p><br /></p><p>Its wonderful to talk to you all and thanks![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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