Traditional and Contemporary Materials
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies · Grade 9 · Creating and Presenting · 3o Periodo

Traditional and Contemporary Materials

Students will experiment with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques used by Indigenous artists. This includes blending traditional mediums with modern digital or mixed media approaches.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsOntario MOE Expressions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Cultures Grade 9: Creating and Presenting;B2.1 Explore and use a variety of traditional and contemporary materials, tools, and techniques to create art works.

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Students will experiment with a variety of materials, tools, and techniques used by Indigenous artists. This includes blending traditional mediums with modern digital or mixed media approaches.

Key Questions

  1. What is the significance of using land-based materials in traditional Indigenous art?
  2. How do contemporary Indigenous artists blend modern technology with traditional techniques?
  3. Which materials best help you express your intended cultural narrative?

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