For the first illustration of the new year, the ASL hand sign for OWL with a cartoon of the great conservationist, Grey Owl. Drawn to Canada by his fascination with First Nations Culture and love of nature, Archibald Stansfeld Belaney left his home in Hastings, England, and took the identity of Apache Native, Wa-Sha-Quon-Asin, Grey Owl. Despite his imposter status, he is still remembered for the environmental messages of his books, memoirs, films, and lecture tours.
“Every word I write, every lecture I have given, or ever will give, were and are to be for the betterment of the Beaver people, all wildlife, the Indians and halfbreeds, and for Canada, in whatever small way I may.”
Both O hand shapes are placed over the eyes as they twist inward twice. The visual of the large flat eyes of the owl.
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