Indigenous Peoples Contributions to Canada in Arts & Music

Indigenous Peoples' Contributions to Canada: Indigenous Peoples in Arts and Music is one of the four-title series published by Beech Street Books for elementary students that provides information about the role of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and organizations to the area of the Arts including sculpture, painting, performance, theatre, film, traditional arts, music as well as the traditional fine art and craft. Four chapters discuss Sculpture and Memorial Poles; Painting and Painters; Movies; and Traditional and Modern Music. This 24-page book covers key individual who have attained international recognition such as Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Tanya Tagaq, Jane Ash Poitras, Carl Beam, Zacharius Kunuk, Kenojuak, Christi Belcourt, the Indian Group of Seven Painters, and Andy Everson. This book features include Colour Photographs, Black & White Photographs, Table of Contents, Glossary, To Learn More, Maps, About the Author, Inquiry Questions, and Web Sites. Content consultant for this title is Elaine Keillor. Guided Reading Level: T. Highly recommended