Tamarack Decoy Postcard – Tim Whiskeychan (Waskaganish)

This beautifully crafted postcard features an original watercolor by Cree artist Tim Whiskeychan, depicting a traditional tamarack goose decoy emerging against a warm northern sunrise. The artwork honours a timeless Cree hunting tradition—where handcrafted tamarack decoys were placed on the water to guide geese during the fall hunt.

Tim’s painting captures both the cultural significance and the quiet beauty of this iconic object, blending soft earth tones, movement, and the spirit of Eeyou Istchee.

The back of the postcard includes a bilingual Cree greeting:

“Wachiya means Hello in Cree! / Cela signifie Bonjour en Cri!”
along with space for writing, addressing, and gifting.

Details

• Artist: Tim Whiskeychan

• Title: Tamarack Decoy

• Community: Waskaganish, Eeyou Istchee

• Format: Standard postcard

• Front: Watercolor illustration of a traditional tamarack decoy

• Back: Bilingual greeting, address lines, to/from fields

• Finish: Smooth matte cardstock

Why You’ll Love It

A meaningful, art-forward postcard celebrating Cree craftsmanship and tradition — perfect for mailing, gifting, or framing as a small collectible piece of Indigenous art.