CULTURE Matt, Sophia, Skylar, Kirsten, Patrick
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
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
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
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
Local Pow-Wow s -St Paul s University/College Waterloo -Hosted by the Waterloo Aboriginal Education Center -every September/October
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