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First Nations of the Northwest Coast. First Nations Unit; Lesson 7 Ms. Kingstone. Quiz. When you are sitting quietly with your desk clear, you may start the quiz. When you are finished, bring the quiz to me, return to your desk, and read a book. Agenda. Quiz Northwest Coast Art
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First Nations of the Northwest Coast First Nations Unit; Lesson 7 Ms. Kingstone
Quiz • When you are sitting quietly with your desk clear, you may start the quiz. • When you are finished, bring the quiz to me, return to your desk, and read a book.
Agenda • Quiz • Northwest Coast Art • Totem Pole Activity • Shawn Atleo on STROMBO
Northwest Coast Art • Where in Vancouver have you seen representations of Northwest Coast First Nations Art? • Stanley Park? • Granville Island?
Northwest Coast Totem Poles • Made from giant cedar trees • Carved by Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Gitxsan • Used as symbols of clan, family wealth, history, and family legends • Designs of totem poles are considered the property of specific families
Local Totem Poles Stanley Park
Totem Pole Activity • Each person will receive a blank paper and descriptions of the images that the Haida traditionally include on a totem pole. • Choose 4-5 to represent you • Are there other symbols or images that you believe represent you? Work with the given images/animals to add your own personal influences. • Begin to sketch your personal “celebration” totem pole • When you are finished, you must write a paragraph explaining why you chose those specific images, and why you arranged them in the order that you did.
Raven Eagle Thunderbird
Sea Turtle Wolf Bear Frog
Owl Sea Otter Salmon
Homework • Finish your Totem Poles and write a paragraph explaining why you chose the images and what they mean for you. • Turn them in at the beginning of next class • I will mark them based on: • Historical accuracy—the images used reflect those used by the Haida • Organization and neatness—the images used are illustrated clearly with adequate details and color • Explanation—clear, meaningful, and meet requirements
Take 1 minute to write down 5 things that you believe contribute to positive relationships
Shawn Atleo, National Chief • On STROMBO • What characteristics of the relationship between First Nations and the Canadian government were discussed in the video? • Were the aspects of positive relationships that you wrote down discussed in the clip? Are they being used to establish positive relationships between the government and First Nations today?