Six contemporary Aboriginal artists challenge, interrogate and reveal Canada's long history of colonization in daring and innovative ways. Through a wide variety of media and strategies their work explores themes of past wrongdoings and strategies for reclaiming Aboriginal voice through an examination of the specific ways that diverse Aboriginal groups have experienced colonialism and the approaches these distinct peoples currently employ to restore and revitalize their communities, lives and practices. While focused on Canada's own history, the work and its discussion participates in the global anti-colonial movement and the ongoing transnational conversation by artists and other Indigenous peoples. Three original essays are accompanied by statements by each of the artists translated into their respective Indigenous languages, including Mi'kmaq, Cree, Gwi'chin, Likwila and Inuttitut. Participating artists are Sonny Assu, Jordan Bennett, Cheryl L Hirondelle, Nigit'stil Norbert, Barry Pottle, and Bear Witness.

Decolonize Me / Decolonisez-moi (English and French Edition)

Arts & Photography

Igloliorte, Heather

Croft, Brenda L.

Loft, Steve

History & Criticism

Ottawa Art Gallery

<p>CONTEMPORARY INDIGENOUS ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM provides elementary and high school-level teachers with curriculum-linked lesson plans designed by contemporary Indigenous artists. The goal is to build students' cultural competence and respect for diverse Indigenous peoples, while encouraging critical thinking about colonialism. The springboard is provided by looking at the work by two artists: Jaime Koebel (Metis, Cree) and Barry Ace (Anishinaabe). Jaime Koebel's work Superhero Plant Trading Cards encourages children to develop an awareness of their own personal strengths and a respect for the strengths of others. Barry Ace's (re)Mapping Place teaches children about the role of maps in the colonial erasure of Indigenous peoples from Canada s history. Original essays contextualize each artist's practice and are accompanied by a glossary of terms, image sections, and general lesson plans. Also featured are a bibliography, a list of suggested readings, and a listing of free on-line resources.</p>

Contemporary Indigenous Arts in the Classroom (English and French Edition)

David Garneau

Stephanie Nadeau

Wahsontiio Cross

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