Paskwâwi-Mostos: Respect Prints

Paskwâwi-Mostos means Bison. This painting symbolizes the Bison in Plains Cree culture, emphasizing the reciprocal respect the buffalo and the people shared. Honouring the interdependence of all life, fostering gratitude & balance within the community and environment.

How to pronounce Paskwâwi-Mostos:

• PUSS – like bus but with a “p”
• kwah – rhymes with wah
• wee – like we
• MOH – like moe
• stose – rhymes with those

So together: PUSS-kwah-wee MOH-stose, mean Bison.