R013535

Métis Art and Stories in the Classroom with Leah Marie Dorion. Grades 1 & 2

Series: LIVE Arts
Why were bison essential to people living on the plains, prior to the time of Treaty negotiations (1870s)? What does the bison represent today? This LIVE Arts broadcast features contemporary artwork and storytelling by Métis artist Leah Marie Dorion, based on her children's book, "Métis Camp Circle: A Bison Culture Way of Life." Leah reads from the book, discusses the importance of bison (past and present), explains the use of Métis symbolism and discuss the composition and design of the illustrations. Leah guides students through a live drawing activity where they learn to draw and paint a bison as inspired by Leah's particular style of creating and imagery.

  • Duration 45:00
  • Content Canada | Saskatchewan | FNMI
  • ROVER ID R013535
  • R Number R013535
  • License Rights in Perpetuity

 

Subjects

Arts Education English Language Arts Science Treaty Education

Goal/unit/strand

Creative/Productive Critical/Responsive Cultural/Historical Visual Art Comprehend and Respond Social, Cultural, and Historical Life Science: Needs and Characteristics of Living Things HC1

Grade Levels

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade All

Outcomes

CP1.7 CP1.8 CR1.1 CH1.2 CR2.1 CH2.2 CR1.2 LT1.2

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