Exploring Indigenous Art Traditions

Dionne·

Indigenous Art

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SubjectIndigenous Art

Original Prompt

Students will be making an inquiry project for the month of the December and will be completing it throughout the last week of november. This inquiry project will be asking them for all of their supplies they need to complete their inquiry project, the teacher (me) has to go out and buy the products to complete their project. They will have a budget of $100.00. Their projects must pertain to cultural arts 30 and first nations and indigenous art within canada, specifically saskatchewan.

This project encourages students to engage in a respectful inquiry of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit art traditions of Saskatchewan within a budget of $100. It emphasizes cultural respect through personal research focusing on specific artists, art forms, and their histories. The project timeline stretches from late November to December and features budgeting, material planning, and reflection on cultural significance. Students are guided by questions regarding their chosen art form and must approach their projects with an understanding of Indigenous cultural ownership and protocols. Additionally, there are suggestions for presentation methods, such as gallery walks or oral presentations, reinforcing the importance of sharing and explaining their creative processes and insights gained from the project.