Seven Grandfather Teachings

The Seven Grandfather Teachings sculpture, created by renowned Anishinaabeg artist Jason Quigno, is a public art installation in Marquette, Michigan, that honors the foundational principles of Anishinaabe culture. The monument features seven locally quarried boulders, each representing one of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love, Respect, Honesty, Bravery, Truth, Humility, and Wisdom. These teachings serve as guiding principles for living in harmony with the world and are deeply rooted in Indigenous traditions.

Located on Marquette’s downtown shoreline, the sculpture stands as a symbol of cultural resilience and community connection, fostering public engagement with Indigenous history and values. It is also the first installation in the City’s Shoreline Cultural Trail initiative, which aims to bring underrepresented stories to public spaces. The sculpture invites visitors to learn about and reflect on the Anishinaabe teachings while celebrating the region’s Indigenous heritage.

The stones used are locally quarried Kona Dolomite and Green Basalt.

Placement of stones: Clockwise beginning on the left entrance stone

For more information about the Seven Grandfather Teachings:

https://www.7generations.org/seven-grandfather-teachings/

Cultural Trail Storymarker

James Vukelich Anishinaabemowin Lesson

To learn more about the artist, CLICK HERE