March 3-Interior, FNU

On January 6, I took a photo of the exterior of the First Nations University of Canada. Today, I took a photo of its main assembly area in the center of the building.

This area is often used for student gatherings and special campus events. It features a 2 storey glass 'teepee' at its north end (seen here in the upper left-hand corner). The mosaic on the floor has been laid to look like a Star Blanket quilt. There is a medicine wheel design on the floor as well, just out of the picture frame on the right.

The artistry of the floor's mosaics and the grandeur of the glass teepee embody the majesty of the First Nations culture. I always enjoy walking through this area to get to my classes each week.

March 2-Western Spirit

This sculpture by Robert Dow Reid graces the corner of 12th Avenue and Hamilton Street in Regina. Entitled "Western Spirit", the plaque on this majestic piece of artwork states:

"Dedicated to George C. Solomon, a man of vision, industry and true western spirit. June 19, 1985."

For a brief biography of Robert Dow Ried and to see some of his smaller artwork, go to the Hambelton Galleries website. To learn more about Mr. Solomon, go to this entry in the online Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan.

March 1-Scarth Street South

On January 5, I took a photo of FW Hill Mall looking north; this is the view of FW Hill Mall from the same pedway looking south.

In the foreground, you can see a Joe Fafard sculpture of a buffalo. Along the left-hand side is the Canada Life building and Victoria Park on the right. In the distance you can see the Hotel Sask and part of the SaskPower buildings.

It was a bit cloudy and dreary on Monday, but warm. Everyone is enjoying the weather; however, they know Mother Nature has one last wintery blast waiting for us before spring truly arrives.

February 28-Fans celebrate Canada's gold

I took this photo just after the Canadian hockey team beat the US hockey team 3-2 in overtime at the Olympic Games. Fans started spilling out onto the Green Mile, cheering and waving to cars as they drove by. These fans were oustide the Freehouse.

We'll all have to wait another four years before we have the chance to do this again.

February 27-RCMP Heritage Museum

I apologize for missing Friday's post and the late posting of this Saturday picture; I've not been myself lately but promise to post every day after this.

Before getting groceries on Saturday, I drove over to the RCMP Heritage Museum to take a picture of the building. Designed by Arthur Erickson Architects and Nick Milkovich Architects Inc of Vancouver, the building encompasses over 17,000 square feet. The design won the Premier's Award of Excellence in Architecture when it opened.

I've been to the museum before; its displays chronicle the history (both good and bad) of the RCMP from the 1800 to present day. Interactive exhibits allow the young and the young at heart to learn how to be a crime scene detective and solve a murder mystery. The movie that explains the role of the Mounties today is okay the first time you view it; but doesn't work so well the second time around.

If you want to see how the museum looks in the summer, go to this page in the RCMP Heritage Museum website.