I am happy to share a recent article I wrote about a rarely seen drawing of a 19th century Anishinaabeg maple sugaring camp on Ontario’s Manitoulin Island. What makes the drawing especially important is that it was created over 150 years ago by First Nations artist Michael Metosage. The article appeared in issue number 1 of a new online journal called Place Imaginarium and features a full color spread of the drawing by Metosage. The original drawing is maintained by the Archive of the Jesuits of Canada. You can read a PDF of the article at this link or by clicking on the image of the first page above.
Published with a special focus on the topic Maple: The Ecology of Meaning, as described on its website, the “the inaugural issue follows maple across landscapes, histories, and imaginations. From the traditions of maple sugaring to the art of noticing, from familiar trees to unexpected ecological encounters, Maple: The Ecology of Meaning explores the many ways nature becomes part of our cultural lives. You can read the full journal online at this link or by clicking on this image of the cover.