This trilingual "Every Child Matters" Thunderbird sticker was designed by Melaney Gleeson-Lyall (Point). Melaney is an artist, author, and designer with roots from Musqueam, Snaw'naw'as, and Lyackson First Nations. She is a sixties scoop survivor reclaiming culture through art and design.
Thunderbird Design Description
The Thunderbird symbolizes the protector. The Salish eye in the wings represents their ancestors. The Star represents those who have passed away since the Residential Schools opened in Canada. The human figure below the star represents all the Indian Residential School survivors and inter-generational survivors.
There are 3 Languages of the phrase "Every Child Matters" on the sticker: hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (Musqueam), Chinese & English
wə ƛiʔ steʔəxʷəł tə mek̓ʷ wet
每個孩子都重要
Every Child Matters
Sticker Details
3.75" x 3.75" sticker, matte paper finish
removable, durable, and weatherproof, made to last and won't easily fade
suitable for both indoor or outdoor use (laptops, water bottles, planners, and etc.)
About the artist
Melaney Gleeson-Lyall (Point) is a strong Indigenous woman living between two worlds and two cultures. She is an artist, author, and designer. Her roots are from Musqueam, Snaw'naw'as and Lyackson First Nations. Melaney is a sixties scoop survivor reclaiming culture through art and design.
