Untitled is a series of trees that were turned into markers by the First People of tkaronto. This series was inspired by Jill Carter, who is an Idigenous elder and theatre director that is currently researching tree markers. Jill has found trees outside of tkaronto that have branches with a 90 degree angle, these trees were used as markers to guide people  or to mark an important place. One branch on the tree would be tied to the ground with sinew (a material made from animal tendons) to create the 90 degrees angle. Trees inside and around High Park were photographed as they are apart of  tkaronto’s  ecosystems that has very little work done in it. And the trees in this area are the oldest in the city. After finding each trees I would photograph them then follow the “path” they are pointing. A few trees point in the direction of another tree. I realized that all the other trees with the 90 degree angle branches pointed in the direction of Grenadier Pond. This could possibly mean that the pond was a meeting place or at a place of importance (possible resources to survive). Throughout the centuries Indigenous spaces in Ontario have been erased by settlers. Although Canada is recognizing Indigenous homes with the land acknowledgment, Indegous people still don't have access or permission to use the land. These tree makers are the remains scene of Indigenous presence in tkaronto. Untitled  recognizing the history of Indegiogous people and the mark they left as a symbol that we are still here.


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