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In 2017, Canada will celebrate its 150th anniversary of Confederation .  To prepare for next year's event, senior art students will be challenged to prepare an artwork (or a series of work) that represents their understanding of Canada through a social and political lens. How should we celebrate Canada in 2017?  How do we view Canada, and how do we see ourselves (and others) as Canadian?  Do we appreciate our differences or are we limited to our own perspectives and experiences? In December 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final report .  Is this report important to our growth and success as a country?  Why does/should it matter?  Do you think that some people are unaware of the importance of this report?  Why or why not? Christi Belcourt is one of Canada's finest artists .  Her work is honest, revealing and beautifully intriguing.  This summer, she spoke with CBC radio to describe how she turned an...

After The Last River - Official Trailer from Victoria Lean on Vimeo . . How can we use colour to exaggerate what we see, to express what we think, and to connect with others? #attawapiskat #colour #music #NipRockArt #art #artsed #TAB A photo posted by Colleen Rose (@colleenkr) on Apr 19, 2016 at 8:05am PDT Colour + observation assignment for gr. 9 art students: You will be introduced to several artists who rely on observation to create their work. Whose work inspires you the most? What will you create (or what will you observe)? * you will be using acrylic paint. #NipRockArt #artsed @martinejohanna @alexameadeart #sciart A photo posted by Colleen Rose (@colleenkr) on Apr 19, 2016 at 10:47am PDT  Grade 9 students:  I have two options for you. If you are really interested in working with another material (not acrylic paint), talk to me.  Let's discuss options.  You still need to focus on using colour, but there are many, many w...