CULTURE. Matt, Sophia, Skylar, Kirsten, Patrick

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1 CULTURE Matt, Sophia, Skylar, Kirsten, Patrick

2 What is an elder? 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 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. Kirsten

3 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

4 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

5 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.

6 Art History Began between and 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

7 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

8 About the Woodland Cultural Centre non for profit organization founded in 1972 located at 184 Mohawk street, Brantford, Ontario

9 About the Art presentation to a global audience historical and contemporary standards

10 the History Behind the Books the original foundation of centre historical highlights of written works

11 Sweat Lodges Natural Cleanse Used for ceremonial sweat bathing for prayer purposes The first sweat lodge dates back to 1665

12 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

13 Traditions of the lodge Dark Spiritual journey Important to a young indian man

14 http: //kzadmin. com/poww ow.aspx Pow-Wow Native American communities hold social gatherings called Pow-Wows Purpose: -celebrate traditional aboriginal culture -celebrate traditional aboriginal drumming and dancing - to commemorate war veterans Activities: -craft and food vendors - Grand Entry flag ceremony -singing of the flags song and veterans song -dance and drum circles

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16 Pow-Wow Dance Dancers outfits Dancers Style -modern evolution of tribal outfits from different tribes -dance tells the story of war or -3 pieces- headband, upper torso, lower torso -can also imitate wildlife and their -accessories like bells and arm bands -horses birds and buffaloes are hunting movements commonly imitated -every tribe has a different dance

17 Local Pow-Wow s -St Paul s University/College Waterloo -Hosted by the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Center -every September/October

18 Bibliography "A "10 Facts About Aboriginal Art." 10 Facts About Aboriginal Art. Kate Owen. Web. 29 Nov "Activities." Traditional Pow Wow and Harvest Festival. Web. 1 Dec boriginal Art in Canada." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Web. 29 Nov < "Importance of Elders Overview from the First Nations Pedagogy Online Project." Importance of Elders Overview from the First Nations Pedagogy Online Project Web. 28 Nov < Joseph, Bob. "Aboriginal Elder Definition." Aboriginal Elder Definition. Web. 28 Nov < "Pow Wow." St. Paul's University College. 5 June Web. 1 Dec "The Native American Sweatlodge, A Spiritual Tradition." The Native American Sweatlodge, A Spiritual Tradition. Web. 30 Nov "Welcome to the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg Website." Traditional Powwow. Web. 1 Dec Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. Web. 30 Nov "Woodland Cultural Centre." N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov <