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Indigenous Art in Canada. The history of Indigenous art in Canada begins sometime during the last Ice Age between 80,000 and 12,000 years ago (see Prehistory).To date, however, the oldest surviving artworks (excluding finely crafted, aesthetically significant stone tools) are datable to no earlier than 5,000 years ago.
- Inuit Art
The Inuktitut word Inuit is a fairly recent Anglo-French...
- Plateau
Indigenous peoples would then live on reserves surveyed and...
- Northwest Coast Indigenous Art
More than 3,000 years ago, Indigenous peoples of the coast...
- Gulf Islands
Gulf Islands are a cluster of 225 islands and islets in the...
- Parfleches
Some elders and artists actively seek to pass on the art of...
- Thunderbird
In some Indigenous traditional stories, thunder and...
- Inuit Art
Authentic Indigenous art and craftsmanship. Leveraging deep ancestral connections with modern-day influences, contemporary Indigenous artists and craftspeople pull viewers into an emotional and vibrant journey. Modern Indigenous art forms include everything from ceramics, acrylic and mixed media to graphic design and beadwork.
Jun 21, 2023 · Indigenous art and crafts are more than just decorative pieces; they are a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of native communities. From intricate beadwork to stunning pottery, these creations offer a glimpse into the traditions, beliefs, and values of indigenous peoples. In this blog post, we will delve deeper
Institutions like the Indigenous Art Centre in Ottawa support and showcase the work of contemporary Indigenous artists, ensuring the continued growth and recognition of Native art in Canada. The history of Canadian Native Art is a complex and multifaceted narrative that reflects the resilience, creativity, and enduring cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples.
- Living The Dream Since 1492
- With Friends
- Going Back Or Home
- Se Souvenir Pour Ne Pas Oublier, Nikokom
- Tarnikuluk
- Maternal Ties
- The Hiatsk
- Notay Kiskintamowin "Wanting to Know"
- Three People and A Register
Artist Statement . Brandan Wilson photographed his seven-year-old brother Phoenix in a homemade stereotypical "Hollywood Indian" costume doing things around Sudbury that have a direct impact on contemporary indigenous life. . “Just him in and around the city, in places like the grocery store, back of a police car, soup kitchen, church, rectory, and...
Artist Statement . This painting re-imagines the moment of my mother’s removal from her birth family as a child of the 'Sixties Scoop.' My mother shared her memory of this moment with me when I was a teenager, long before making art was of any interest to me. Over the years I thought about her story and about all the other children who had been nee...
Artist Statement . Going Back or Homeis about the will power of newer generations to head back and to look for ancient teachings. There are a few different factors at play and the composition is definitely influenced in a more contemporary way. The mixing in street art and the woodland lines into the work gives is a real fragmented look, strong col...
Artist Statement . Tell, talk, share. I wanted to represent the reality of a fragile language that we must safeguard. Nikokom, with whom I never really had the chance to talk, made me realize that this is a part of me that I can’t understand, and time slips. So I use the image, photography, to allow myself to freeze time, and make clear the ever to...
Excerpt . Tulugak stood on the sturdy telephone pole in front of a church in the community. To the people gathering at the small building, he only appeared as a raven observing the view. It seemed as if the whole community had come to the church today, as they were overflowing out of the structure, spilling onto the street. There was a mess of vehi...
Excerpt . It was a teacher and the priest from St. Mary’s who brought the men from the museum over to my grandparents place. They were bringing them around the reserve because these men were looking for things to put on display in their Banff museum. They saw my grandma wearing her dress as she served them the little food and tea they had in their ...
Excerpt . He sighs, gets up and starts to return home in the dark completely at ease. Out of nowhere a small animal runs across the path, it means no harm, but Joseph is startled and trips falling head first into a deep crevasse. He yells for help though he knows he’s too far for anyone above to hear. He struggles uselessly feeling the freezing sno...
Excerpt . DELLA-ROSE . I didn’t know I was Native until about 15 years ago…I thought I was Mexican. . PIXIE . Mexican? You can tell you’re a neech from a mile away…why the hell would you think you were Mexican? . DELLA-ROSE . Well I found out I was adopted and that I was born in Manitoba when I was about 13. My older sister Bonnie came to Winnipeg ...
Excerpt . The Little Girl . A tiny little girl was born in 1985, the year that Aboriginal women won a historic victory against the Canadian government. The Abenaki community of Odanak was the centre of her world. The little girl grew up there, constantly wondering who she was. Neither this, nor that. Who was this person? She was one of those who ar...
Nov 19, 2021 · This week on Unreserved, Indigenous people who relearn traditional crafts, like beadwork or making mitts and moccasins, are sewing pieces of their culture back together, one stitch, one bead and ...
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Beadwork The Métis are heirs to a vibrant culture of decorative arts that emphasizes the brightly coloured floral motif in beadwork and embroidery. The Dakota and the Cree, in fact, referred to the Métis as the “Flower Beadwork People” because of the preponderance of flower designs in their beadwork and embroidery. Early 19th-century European and Euro-North American observers and ...
