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Indigenous Arts and Decolonization

Honoring the artistic traditions of Indigenous peoples and examining the impact of colonialism on art.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do Indigenous artistic practices integrate spirituality and the natural world?
  2. 2What does it mean to decolonize an art museum or gallery?
  3. 3How can traditional techniques be used to address contemporary issues?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Visual Arts - Grade 8ON: Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: The Arts
Unit: Art History and Global Perspectives
Period: Art History

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