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CULTURE
Matt, Sophia, Skylar, Kirsten, Patrick
What is an elder?
An Aboriginal Elder is someone who has gained recognition as a custodian of knowledge and lore, and who has permission to disclose knowledge and beliefs.
● “heart” of the first nations● can be any age ● people look up to them as
role models● vital in the teaching
process, from infanthood to adulthood
Kirsten
Roles of the Elders
● wisdom in areas of traditional knowledge
● recognized for having wisdom
● are capable of transmitting the information to others
● gifted with wisdom, an individual who advises, resolves
disputes, and acts as a model of acceptable behavior
Kirsten
Importance of Elders● crucial to the first nations community ● help to create future generations● pass on cultural knowledge ● stand up for their communities● teach younger generations ● keep traditions
“We need mystery. Creator in her wisdom knew this. Mystery fills us with awe and wonder. They are the foundations of humility, and humility is the foundation of all learning. So we do
not seek to unravel this. We honour it by letting it be that way forever.” -Indian Horse
Kirsten
What is aboriginal art?Art made by aboriginals that shows significance to their culture. Includes work made in many different ways such as painting, wood carving, bark painting and sculpting.
Art History● Began between 80 000 and 12 000 years
ago● In the 1950’s to present artists
started to renew and reinvent art traditions
● Oldest, continuous living culture in history
● Was closely used for religious
ceremonies and rituals
What is the importance of art?
● Art based on storytelling that demonstrates cultural significance
● can represent written language to pass on important information
● Art traditions were organized by cultural, linguistic or religious groups
About the Woodland Cultural Centre
● non for profit
organization
● founded in 1972
● located at 184
Mohawk street,
Brantford, Ontario
About the Art
● presentation to a
global audience
● historical and
contemporary
standards
the History Behind the Books● the original
foundation of centre
● historical highlights
of written works
Sweat Lodges
● Natural Cleanse
● Used for ceremonial sweat bathing for prayer purposes
● The first sweat lodge dates back to 1665
Construction of a Lodge
● Basic lodge Measurements: 10ft x 4-5ft ● The fire is constructed of hot rocks and large burning
logs● Animal hides and blankets are used to keep in the smoke
Traditions of the lodge
● Dark Spiritual journey ● Important to a young indian man
Pow-Wow Native American communities hold social gatherings called Pow-Wows
Activities:-craft and food vendors- Grand Entry flag ceremony-singing of the flags song and veterans song -dance and drum circles
Purpose: -celebrate traditional aboriginal culture-celebrate traditional aboriginal drumming and dancing - to commemorate war veterans
http://kzadmin.com/Powwow.aspx
Pow-Wow DanceDancers outfits
-modern evolution of tribal outfits from different tribes
-3 pieces- headband, upper torso, lower torso
-accessories like bells and arm bands
Dancers Style
-dance tells the story of war or
hunting
-can also imitate wildlife and their
movements
-horses birds and buffaloes are
commonly imitated
-every tribe has a different dance
Local Pow-Wow’s-St Paul’s University/College Waterloo
-Hosted by the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Center
-every September/October
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boriginal Art in Canada." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Web. 29 Nov. 2015. <http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-art-in-canada/>.
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Joseph, Bob. "Aboriginal Elder Definition." Aboriginal Elder Definition. Web. 28 Nov. 2015 <http://www.ictinc.ca/blog/aboriginal-elder-definition>.
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