Aboriginal arts
Volume 8 No 5 / October 28, 200928 October 2009
In this issue: A summary of recent reports on Aboriginal artists and arts administrators, including an examination of the specific realities of Aboriginal arts activity in Canada.
Resources
Contemporary Inuit Arts in Canada
Arts Research MonitorPublished by the Canada Council for the Arts, this brief fact sheet notes that there is a rich tradition of creativity and artistic ability in Inuit communities, with many artists blending “traditional knowledge with modern-day techniques”. “Elements… View this resource
Contemporary Aboriginal Arts in Canada
Arts Research MonitorThis brief fact sheet notes that “artistic expression is at the heart of Aboriginal culture”. The fact sheet reminds us that there is not a single, uniform Aboriginal culture or art. “There has always been a great diversity of Aboriginal cultures and… View this resource
Aboriginal Arts Research Initiative
Arts Research MonitorBased on a series of consultations in 2007 with Aboriginal artists, arts administrators, elders, youth and other community members, this report attempts “to better understand the specificities of Aboriginal art practices; to explore the impact of the… View this resource
Final Report: Aboriginal Arts Administration Forum
Arts Research MonitorBased on an “applied research forum” in February 2008 involving Aboriginal leaders, this report explores “the realities of Aboriginal arts administration in Canada and the needs for training and professional development in the field”. Topics explored… View this resource
Other Resources
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