The new 2010 Canada Winter Olympic medals were unveiled yesterday. Finally, something original and, in my opinion, very attractive. Each medal will be unique, a small part of a larger piece of art, a stylized Orca. The medals, which weigh about 600 grams each, are also unique in the fact that they are not flat, but undulate in gentle waves. I am sure they will be treasured by the finest athletes in the world, not only for what they represent, but also for their beauty.
My only criticism is that once again, we are telling the world that the only Canadian cultural art is native art. It is no wonder the Americans expect to see igloos as soon as they cross the 49th parallel.
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I like those medals!
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