Anishinaabe Scout, statue in Canada
Anishinaabe Scout is a bronze sculpture depicting a lean, muscular Indigenous guide in an upright stance holding a bow and quiver of arrows while gazing toward the distance. The sculpture now stands on an elevated site in Kìwekì Point Park overlooking the Ottawa River landscape.
The sculpture was begun in 1915 by Hamilton MacCarthy to honor Indigenous guides who helped Samuel de Champlain, and it stood at the base of the Champlain monument for over 75 years. After protests in the 1990s criticized its subordinate portrayal, it was renamed and relocated to achieve a more respectful representation.
The figure depicts an Anishinaabe guide standing in an alert, upright stance that represents Indigenous knowledge and skill in river navigation and land stewardship. Today, local Algonquin communities recognize it as a symbol of their ongoing presence and contribution to Ottawa's history.
The sculpture sits in Kìwekì Point Park on an elevated site with good visibility overlooking the Ottawa River, making it easy to locate. The park is open to visitors and offers natural pathways allowing you to explore the sculpture and its surroundings on foot.
The sculpture was renamed Kichi Zibi Innini, meaning Great River Man in the Algonquin language, honoring its significance as a river navigator and guide. This linguistic renaming by local Algonquin communities marked a step toward recognizing their leadership in sharing land knowledge.
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