Sharifah Marsden, a multifaceted Anishinaabe artist from the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, First Nation, Ontario, draws from her Ojibway roots and knowledge of Woodlands to create unique works that include everything from acrylic paintings to beadwork to engraving. Her art tells womens stories, showcasing beauty and creativity of life.

Matte exterior with speckles, coloured glossy interior. microwave and dishwasher safe. 16 oz.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will be directed to support the Indigenous Student Success Fund on campus. The Indigenous Student Success Fund was established to provide financial assistance to those Indigenous students who are most at risk of abandoning their education due to financial hardship.

Funds received will be used to support students with:
-Tuition and fees not covered by third-party funding, scholarships, financial aid, grants or other potential sources of funding.
-Educational enrichment opportunities, where other funding cannot be found, examples include but are not limited to conference fees, professional testing fees, and student professional association fees.
-Tools and other school supplies or additional technology needs, where costs are over and above third-party funding allowances and additional funding cannot be found.
-Emergency housing-related expenses, including rental payment.
-Emergency transportation costs. Examples include travelling home for family emergencies, travelling home or to a ceremony for cultural and/or mental health reasons.
-Emergency family and childcare costs for Indigenous students with families.
-Healthcare and/or medical expenses above what is covered through NHIB, OHIP or UHIP, as well as any supplementary healthcare offered by the Graduate and Undergraduate Student Associations' Waterloo Student Health Plan (www.studentcare.ca).
-Other unanticipated expenses.