Happy Aboriginal Day!

I absolutely love everything about who I am as a Native person. I think being a Cree woman owns.

My dark hair, dark eyes, dark skin. And others who look like me. Nice. Amazing.

I love brown. So today, on Aboriginal day, I say to all my people out there, stay brown!

Don't get me wrong here. I'm a firm believer as first peoples of this country I believe that everyday is my day. But it's always good to get recognized from others and to have a special day.

And across the country people are celebrating their heritage today (and over the weekend). Awesome.

Amber Helmer 2009

Above is the third annual flag winner of the contest they do on Aboriginal day. If you sign onto APTN's website you will hear the winner's explanation behind her drawing. I love creativity and each year the flag's get better and better.

So I says...Be proud of who you are and where you come from. I am.

ps- happy father's day too dad, and every other dad/grandpa/uncle out there that is something special to (a) child(ren).