FIRST NATIONS OF THE NORTHWEST COAST First Nations Unit; Lesson 7

Ms. Kingstone

Quiz

When you are sitting quietly with your desk clear, you may start the quiz.

When you are finished, bring the quiz to me, return to your desk, and read a book.

Agenda

Quiz

Northwest Coast Art

Totem Pole Activity

Shawn Atleo on STROMBO

Northwest Coast Art

Where in Vancouver have you seen representations of Northwest Coast First Nations Art? Stanley Park? Granville Island?

Northwest Coast Totem Poles Made from giant cedar trees Carved by Haida, Tsimshian, Tlingit,

Kwakwaka’wakw, and Gitxsan Used as symbols of clan, family wealth,

history, and family legends Designs of totem poles are considered

the property of specific families

Local Totem Poles

Stanley Park

Local Totem Poles; UBC

Totem Pole Activity

Each person will receive a blank paper and descriptions of the images that the Haida traditionally include on a totem pole.

Choose 4-5 to represent you Are there other symbols or images that you believe

represent you? Work with the given images/animals to add your own personal influences.

Begin to sketch your personal “celebration” totem pole

When you are finished, you must write a paragraph explaining why you chose those specific images, and why you arranged them in the order that you did.

Raven

Thunderbird

Eagle

Wolf BearFrog

Sea Turtle

Sea Otter Salmon

Owl

Killer Whale

Rubric

Homework

Finish your Totem Poles and write a paragraph explaining why you chose the images and what they mean for you.

Turn them in at the beginning of next class I will mark them based on:

Historical accuracy—the images used reflect those used by the Haida

Organization and neatness—the images used are illustrated clearly with adequate details and color

Explanation—clear, meaningful, and meet requirements

Take 1 minute to write down 5 things that you believe contribute to positive relationships

Shawn Atleo, National Chief

On STROMBO

What characteristics of the relationship between First Nations and the Canadian government were discussed in the video?

Were the aspects of positive relationships that you wrote down discussed in the clip? Are they being used to establish positive relationships between the government and First Nations today?