Project of Heart2011-2012Finding My WayGrades 7 & 8 StudentsGeorge Fitton School

The Tiles

Each tile represents a child who did not survive the Residential School System.

Dauphin Indian Residential School

The students that George Fitton students honored attended Dauphin Indian Residential School.

Individual Tiles

Some students chose to design images on individual tiles. Each wooden tile was approximately 1” x 0.5”.

Several Tiles – One Image

Some students created an image on several tiles.

Eagle

Symbol of love.

Turtle

Symbol of truth.

Wolf

Symbolizes humility.

Many Ideas…

Students were free to create images that demonstrated their own understanding and feelings about the students who did not survive Residential School.

Feather

The feather represents different things to different people.

Thoughtful Expressions…

Dream catchers, tipis, broken hearts, spirit animals…

6 Tiles – 1 Image

A tipi representing home.

Showing Empathy through Pictures

Heart and home…

Each Tile Unique…

Careful, thoughtful workmanship.

The beginning of a totem pole.

Hard at Work

Students worked diligently to design their tiles to the best of their abilities.

Sketching Designs

Students began designing the tiles in pencil first.

Focused

Students were absorbed in the process once they understood why we were taking part in the Project of Heart.

Adding Colour

When students were satisfied with their pencil sketches, they added colour to their tiles.

Working Away…

It was difficult to get the students to stop working when class was over!

Diligence

I was impressed with how much effort students put into designing each and every tile.

Maturity & Respect

Although students worked along side their peers, they demonstrated respect and maturity throughout the entire process. I was so proud of them!

Project of Heart on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2zq68rVKYk&safe=active

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

http://www.trc-cvr.ca/