In her evocative canvases, artist Mary Ann Penashue tells a positive story of Innu life in Labrador. A show of Penashue’s work is on display this month at the Christina Parker Gallery in St. John's.

Because my stoma keeps me alive, this blood that is flowing is my blood, and that should be a positive thing. My blood is flowing ... and hoist my flag up as my flag blows in the wind. That is my ...