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2. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleHistory of Indigenous Art in Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Aug 27, 2013 · The development of Indigenous art in Canada is in many ways more complex than that of the relatively recent European settlers, and may be divided into three distinct periods: prehistoric art, contact or "historic" art, and contemporary Indigenous art.

3. www.native-art-in-canada.com › nativeartCanadian Native Art - from prehistory to present day

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   Native art from the Eastern Subartic is probably the oldest in Canada. The majority of prehistoric and early contact rock art sites are located in this region of the Canadian shield.

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4. www.thecraftcorner.ca › blog › canadian-native-craftsCanadian Native Crafts - The Craft Corner

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   In the heart of Canada’s rich cultural landscape lies a treasure trove of artistry and tradition—the world of Canadian Native Crafts. From intricately designed Dream Catchers to timeless Pendants, Necklaces, Earrings, Stones, and Leather goods, each piece carries with it a profound history and a deep connection to the indigenous peoples of Canada.

5. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › articleImportant Indigenous Artists in Canada | The Canadian ...

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   • Bill Reid (born 12 January 1920; died 13 March 1991; Haida) Reid studied art in Toronto and London, England before returning to Vancouver to create large sculptures that celebrated Haida culture.
   • Daphne Odjig (born 11 September 1919; died 1 October 2016; Anishinaabe) Beginning in the 1960s, Odjig’s expressive, richly colourful paintings spoke to Indigenous history, spirituality, and the beauty of nature.
   • Norval Morrisseau (born 14 March 1932; died 4 December 2007; Anishinaabe) Morrisseau was a member of the Indian Group of Seven and creator of the Woodlands School artistic genre.
   • Frieda Diesing (born 2 June 1925; died December 2002; Haida) Diesing brought a pride in her Haida culture to her creation of jewellery, blankets, and masks.

6. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca › en › collectionIndigenous Material Culture in Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   Indigenous Material Culture in Canada. Material culture refers to physical forms of culture. This includes art, monuments, buildings, tools, weapons, money, clothing, religious items, and other artifacts. The design and function of these objects directly reflects the society that made them.

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7. nac-cna.ca › en › indigenouscitiesTreaty 6 Territory | Indigenous Cities - National Arts Centre

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   From the banks of the South Saskatchewan River to the inner-city streets, our story keepers share their connection to this place we call home. An NAC Indigenous Theatre and Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre co-presentation. Jennifer is a Metis artist born and raised in Treaty Six.

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   What is indigenous art?

   • Art asks the viewer to move beyond what is necessary to what is possible, meaningful and spiritual. The oldest Indigenous art found in Canada are intricate stone carvings over 5,000 years old. Among the thousands working since the last ice age to today are these remarkable artists who have made significant contributions.

   Important Indigenous Artists in Canada - The Canadian Encyclopedia

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   How did the indigenous group of 7 influence contemporary art?

   • The Indigenous Group of Seven of which Morrisseau was a member, formed the Professional National Indian Artists Incorporation. These contemporary artists played a pivotal role in showing that Indigenous art holds a place in mainstream art. Moreover, they kept Indigenous artistic traditions alive and inspired a new generation of Indigenous artists.

   Canadian Indigenous art – Live & Learn

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   Why is indigenous art important in Canada?

   • From sculpture to paintings to prints, their visual arts are diverse, multi-faceted, and meaningful. Many expressions have achieved international renown and have enriched the Canadian arts and cultural landscape. Indigenous art is said to have existed as early as the Ice Age, sometime between 80,000 to 12,000 years ago.

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   What are the different types of indigenous art?

   • Today, various Indigenous art forms from paintings, sculpture and prints to graphic novels and works of mixed media continue to flourish and evolve. Most postmodern art currently explore themes around the relationship between European and Indigenous cultures.

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   When did indigenous art start in Canada?

   • The history of Indigenous art in Canada begins sometime during the last Ice Age between 80,000 and 12,000 years ago. To date, however, the oldest surviving artworks (excluding finely crafted, aesthetically significant stone tools) are datable to no earlier than 5,000 years ago. Bone, Queen Charlotte Islands, BC, Haida (courtesy ROM).

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   How did indigenous art resurgence during WWII?

   • However, Indigenous art experienced a resurgence during WWII. Artists combined modern and traditional themes, symbols and methods. Notable in this period were the works of Norval Morriseau who is considered the grandfather of native art in Canada. He originated Woodland Art (or Woodlands School).

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9. livelearn.ca › canadian-indigenous-artCanadian Indigenous art – Live & Learn

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   Aug 8, 2018 · What do you think of when you hear “Indigenous or Aboriginal Art”? Do you have visions of totem poles? Do you see an inukshuk? These are examples of them but Indigenous art encompasses so much more. From sculpture to paintings to prints, their visual arts are diverse, multi-faceted, and meaningful.