Introducing ‘Saddle Lake AB’ from the Un-Earthed collection. This 52 x 19 x 2 inches totem bears testament to resilience. Created with hand-made paper wrapped around each bundle, it exudes a weathered, unearthed feel—a haunting reminder of years gone by, forgotten and discarded. Artist Amanda Pierce transforms these remnants, often deemed worthless, into vibrant expressions of life. Each bundle and twig represents a child who never made it home, initially deemed invaluable. Through her art, Amanda sheds light on their stories, honoring their memory and ensuring they are never forgotten.

The school operated in what is now Saddle Lake Cree Nation from 1898 to 1931 near the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery on the west side of the reserve The school was rebuilt near St. Paul in the 1930s and operated there until it closed in 1990.