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Museum to unveil Indigenous statue

The Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and Museum will officially unveil a new bronze sculpture called Kookum, which is Cree for grandmother, on June 23.

Museum_NVeermanThe Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society and Museum will officially unveil a new bronze sculpture called Kookum, which is Cree for grandmother, on June 23.

Created by Crystal C Mossing, the sculpture is a depiction of an Indigenous woman gathering food and honours the original Aseniwuche Winewak (Rocky Mountain People) residents of Jasper.

The event will take place in front of the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives on June 23 at 11:30 a.m. followed by a light lunch and refreshments.  A group from the Aseniwuche Winewak people will be attending along with other dignitaries.

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