Norval Morrisseau, the Copper Thunderbird, is the Grandfather of the Woodlands style of art. This Ojibwa style of art is a purposive means of sharing traditional Anishinabe culture with ‘white’ people as he says, while also reconnecting modern-day Anishinabek with their traditional heritage. His visual expression was never meant to exist statically, at one moment in time, but it was created and shared to combine contemporary art practices with the traditional Ojibwa culture, bridging a foundational gap between fellow Canadians and the Ojibwa people.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will be responsible for reading/ listen to the newspaper articles, which deal with how Morriseau’s artwork is transforming/ changing the Canadian landscape.
1. Students, I ask that you read this newspaper article/essay on the powerful role a First Nations artist has played in the contemporary art culture and how his traditional artwork is being considered within the physical landscape of Canadian cities. Norval Morriseau Art and Indigenize City Planning Article (Part 1 and Part 2)
Tips for Reading a Newspaper
1. Identify what you want to know about the news
2. Go in with a positive attitude.
3. Review the sections
4. Give the headlines and paragraphs a quick scan
5. Use a highlighter and/ or pen to write down ideas.
Once you have completed this assignment, please email it to your teacher with your name clearly marked on the assignment to get credit for your ideas and learning.