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Indigenous Peoples<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Aboriginal Arts & Stories: I Remember <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Aboriginal Arts & Stories (For teacher) <\/a>\n
A creative writing competition in Canada for Indigenous youth.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Perception Photo Series: Artist Statement <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Perception Photo Series: Photos <\/a>\n
A photo series created to combat the stereotypes that some people have about Indigenous Peoples. (For older students: Note the use of offensive language in the labels that accompany some of the photos. Preview the photo series to decide if it is appropriate for your students.) <\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Alanis Obomsawin <\/a>\n
A bio about Alanis Obomsawin, a singer, filmmaker, artist, and storyteller.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Aboriginal Art Hotel In Vancouver Offers Unique Cultural Experience <\/a>\n
A hotel in Vancouver is also an artist\u2019s residence for Indigenous artists.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Artists<\/h2>\n\n\n
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\n \n Meet the 12-year-old painter making waves in the art world <\/a>\n
A young painter wants to inspire others with his art.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Teen poet Mustafa Ahmed draws inspiration from Regent Park <\/a>\n
Mustafa Ahmed uses his music and poetry to raise awareness about issues in his community.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Other Worlds: The Photography of Edward Burtynsky <\/a>\n
Edward Burtynsky is a 2016 winner of the Governor General\u2019s Awards in Visual and Media Arts.<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n Art from refugee children illustrates Missy Higgins new single Oh Canada <\/a>\n
Video and artist\u2019s statement about what inspired the song \u201cOh Canada.\u201d (For older students: Note the sensitive content. Preview the video to decide if it is appropriate for your students.)<\/div> <\/div>\n \n video <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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\n \n When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin\u2019 Flag by K\u2019naan (Tundra Books, 2012)<\/span> <\/a>\n
A picture book that tells about K\u2019naan\u2019s experience as a refugee and the creation of \u201cWavin\u2019 Flag.\u201d<\/div> <\/div>\n \n book <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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