Aboriginal Art in Canada

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Aboriginal Art in Canada By Miss Sinthia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVSKC6I8yXM Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST56ATKfgfs

What is Aboriginal? People who lived in a land from the earliest times or from before the arrival of colonists. Before the Canada was explored by the European (French and English), there was people who lived on the land before.

Who are the Aboriginals of Canada? The history of Aboriginal art in Canada begins sometime during the last Ice Age between 80,000 and 12,000 years ago. In Canada there are 3 groups: First Nations Metis Inuit

First Nations The aboriginal people of Canada south of the artic. Examples: Mi’kmaq Haida (British Colombia) Sioux Iroquois Huron Mohawk Metis= People who are a mix of European and first nations.

Aboriginals of Northern Canada Inuit Aboriginals of Northern Canada

Haida People The Haida Indians are original people of the Pacific Northwest Coast.

Their homelands are the islands near the coast of southeastern Alaska and northwest British Columbia Haida People

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKxz_2UtMA&t=16s Northwest Coast Art

Totem Poles Are sculptures made of poles, posts or pillars, carved with symbols or figures. Many found in British Columbia. Usually made from large trees. Use to tell a story of ancestors, mythology or experiences of people.

Creation Stories & Animals Legend of Northern Lights: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=ljLbeIS ADzo How the Coyote & Eagle Stole the Sun and Moon: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=cGXRSf dObag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d2Zh318kRY

The Colors of Northwest Indian Art Main Colors: Red Black Small details & final touches: Blue-green Yellow White Northwest Indian Art Raven & Bear Carving

Whale The Whale is known to help people in need whether we are helpless or wounded. The whale symbolizes kindness, intelligence and compassion. Bravery and strenght

Eagle Ruler of the sky and has the ability to transform himself as he has a connection with our creator. Eagle symbolizes grace, power, and has great intellectual abilities, ability of foresight, and an indication of good times to come. Power and prestige Leadership Spirit healing and creation Peace Artistic Determined

Ceramic Eagle By Sinthia Cousineau

Beaver The Beaver has a great understanding of nature and working in harmony with his surroundings. The beaver symbolizes good work ethics, a strong will and protector, with a strong sense of family. Harmony of nature, working towards goals

Bear The Bear has a great self awareness and is also able to deliberate about choices or actions. We look to the Bear to show us how to fish the salmon and collect the berries. The Bear symbolizes family and strength. Self-awareness Ability to discover inner truth Consistency

Owl Represents: Wisdom Foresight Keeper of sacred knowledge

Wolf Represents: Loyalty Strong family ties Good communication Education Understanding Intelligence Leadership Guardianship

Raven Represents: Transformer Creator Trickster Bravery Brigner of light and magic

Masks Why do people wear masks? Ceremonial masks play an integral role in Pacific Northwest Coast Native culture. These masks depict indigenous animals, humans, forces of nature or supernatural beings…and creation stories The spirit of the mask: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8WREmWxggU

Aboriginal Masks Masks are used for dances, cultural drama, decoration, and as crafts for sale. The native masks often represented spirit creatures, animals and myths. When used in the Potlatch or other West Coast Native ceremonies, the dancers would take on the personification of the creatures that the masks represented and enter the supernatural world during the dance. Eagle Mask Pacific Northwest

Masks of Nature & Elements Sun Moon Stars Earth Tree Water Fire Wind

Draw your Animal or Nature Mask Design Use Black, White and Red Only

Front and Profile View

Making your Own Nature Mask Elements of Nature or spirit animals

Videos Pacific Northwest Native Indian Art Carvings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpqiPztQOY0 Story Telling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm9AZ3x5fpw Teaching Story telling in the classroom: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrZc6eztoH4&list=PL6 C773AD48C214F81 Native American Relaxation Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH8nsXpxlxU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_WYLNVSE3U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST56ATKfgfs People of Northwest Coast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beKxz_2UtMA&t=16s

Drawing Lesson Aboriginal Animal Painting 1) Draw an Aboriginal styled Animal inspired by northwest styled art. 2) Color in or paint the Animal using the colors typically scene in northwest aboriginal art.