Health, Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat, May 8, 2014 - Fredericton
Paintings by Tobique First Nation artist on display in Saint John and Moncton hospitals
Six paintings created by Natalie Sappier, an artist from Tobique First Nation, will be on display at hospitals in Saint John and Moncton this spring. The paintings, depicting First Nations experiences with cancer treatment, are part of the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer's initiative entitled A New Path-Improving the Journey for New Brunswick's First Nations Patients Along the Cancer Care Continuum/Ajiglu'g Nutawti'nen/Pilawtihkasik: A New Path, From left: Health Minister Hugh Flemming; William Nevin; cancer survivor Connie Nevin; Natalie Sappier, the artist; Chief Brenda Perley, Tobique First Nation; Chief Aaron Sock, Elsipogtog First Nation and Chief Gabriel Atwin, Kinsgclear First Nation.