The Guardian 1, measuring 27 x 9 x 5 inches, stands as a solemn testament within the ‘Unearthed’ series. Born from the symposium, this sculpture seamlessly intertwines the sacred symbolism of birds and women, offering a reverent homage to the Indigenous children who never returned home from residential schools. Emerging from the earth, it embodies the resilient spirit of both Mother Earth and the avian messengers, symbolizing their journey to the afterlife. Adorned with beads, it serves as a guiding light, leading the souls of the children homeward.