Teacher Resource Guide Allen Sapp’S Art: Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond
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ALLEN SAPP’S ART: THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CREE AND BEYOND A TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE ALLEN SAPP’S ART: THROUGH THE EYES OF THE CREE AND BEYOND TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE Allen Sapp’s Art | Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .........................................................................................7 Pedagogical Practices.........................................................................8 Principles of Child Development and Learning ........................8 Constructivist Views of Learning ..............................................8 Aboriginal Pedagogy ...............................................................9 Multidisciplinary Approach .............................................................11 Sample Learning Outcomes...................................................11 Information for Teachers .................................................................12 Respecting and Presenting Our Community ..........................12 Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond ............................12 First Nations Historical World View ........................................13 Recognizing Diversity ............................................................15 An Authentic First Nations Voice............................................17 Four Themes.......................................................................................18 The Wisdom of the Elders................................................................19 Who is an Elder?....................................................................20 Who is Allen Sapp..................................................................21 Collecting Biographical Information.......................................24 About Allen Sapp...................................................................25 The Sacred Circle...................................................................26 My Circle of Self (a sample) ...................................................29 Cree People: Cree Knowledge ...............................................30 Creating a Culture Wheel ......................................................31 Elder Teachings about Miyo-wîcêhtowin................................32 Tâpwêwin.......................................................................33 Teepee Teachings............................................................34 The Treaty Medal............................................................37 Life on the Land ................................................................................39 Change..................................................................................40 Buffalo Culture.......................................................................41 Animal Friends.......................................................................42 Honouring the Horses............................................................44 Pioneers of Saskatchewan ......................................................45 A Tremendous Work Ethic......................................................46 Treaties................................................................................................47 Diverse First Nations of Saskatchewan ...................................48 Saskatchewan Treaty Boundaries............................................49 Making Meaning from a Map................................................50 Treaties of Saskatchewan: Facts and Misconceptions .............51 Treaties of Saskatchewan: Medals, Flags and Suits .................54 The Role of First Nations Women in Treaty Negotiation.........61 A Symbol of the Treaty Relationship ......................................66 Office of the Treaty Commissioner | 4 Allen Sapp’s Art | Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond Memories of the Richness of the “Old Ways” ..............................67 Memories: Creative Writing and Oral Storytelling..................68 Cultural Symbols ...................................................................69 The Symbols of Creation .......................................................71 Making Meaning of the Symbols of Creation.........................72 Honouring the Spirit of the Buffalo........................................75 The Spirit within Colour.........................................................77 Viewing Art............................................................................78 Reflective Writing Assignment................................................80 The Song Within My Heart: Word Search ................................81 My Mind as a Camera ...........................................................82 Glossary of Terms and Concepts.....................................................83 References ..........................................................................................85 Attachments.......................................................................................87 Office of the Treaty Commissioner | 5 Allen Sapp’s Art | Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Office of the Treaty Commissioner is honoured to have had the opportunity to work with the Allen Sapp Gallery in producing resource material for teachers. Gallery staff provided full access to Allen Sapp’s art, which enabled us to work with teachers, Elders, and education administrators in developing this Teacher Resource Guide. Through Sapp’s art and the information and activities presented in this guide, First Nations history, culture and their significance to First Nations people and all Canadians will help build awareness, understanding and a better future for everyone. Judge David M. Arnot, Treaty Commissioner for Saskatchewan This project would not have been completed without the dedication and commitment of the following individuals, to all of whom we are extremely grateful: Curriculum Writer: • Bev Kynoch, M. Ed., Office of the Treaty Commissioner Education Consultant Cultural Advisors: • Alma Kytwayhat, OTC Resident Elder, Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation • Wes Fineday, Traditional Knowledge Keeper and Teacher, Sweetgrass First Nation • Lyle Trottier, Cultural Worker, Onion Lake Cree Nation Pilot Teachers: • Carol Oake, Grade 4, 5 Teacher, Notre Dame School, Northwest Catholic School Division • Sheldon Revet, Teacher Librarian, John Paul ll Collegiate, Northwest Catholic School Division • Tammy Haugen, Grade 1 Teacher, Lawrence Elementary School, Battleford School Division • Patty Serwotki, Grade 9, 10 Teacher, North Battleford Comprehensive High School, Battleford School Division • Brenda Albert, Grade 3, 4 and Cree Language Teacher, Sweetgrass School, Sweetgrass First Nation • Lorraine Standing Water, Grade 12 Psychology, and Native Studies Teacher, Sakewew High School, Battlefords First Nation Joint Board of Education • Louise Bear, Grade 10, 11 and 12 Information Processing, and Grade 10, 11 and 12 Native Studies Teacher, Sakewew High School, Battlefords First Nation Joint Board of Education • Anna-Leah King, Curriculum Writer, Saskatoon Catholic School Board Office of the Treaty Commissioner | 6 Allen Sapp’s Art | Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond Teacher Support: • Diane Okrainetz, Kindergarten Teacher, Dundonald School, Saskatoon Public School Division • W. Neil Pechey, Grade 4/5 Teacher, Lawson Heights School, Saskatoon Public School Division • Alison Uitti, Grade 2 Teacher, Lakeridge School, Saskatoon Public School Division • Tamara Chief, Grade 5 Teacher, Princess Alexandra School, Saskatoon Public School Division • Maxine Gamble, Grade 5 Teacher, Stobart Elementary Community School, Saskatchewan Valley School Division • Anita Cameron, Grade 2 Teacher, Willow Cree Education Complex, Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation Project Support: • Dean Bauche, Curator, Allen Sapp Gallery • Herb Sutton, Superintendent, Northwest Catholic School Division • Anne Marie Merle, Superintendent, Battleford School Division • Walter Korolchuk, Principal, Sweetgrass School, Sweetgrass First Nation • Kay Lerat, Office of the Treaty Commissioner • Darrell Seib, Office of the Treaty Commissioner Office of the Treaty Commissioner | 7 Allen Sapp’s Art | Through the Eyes of the Cree and Beyond INTRODUCTION This Teacher Resource Guide is intended to accompany the gallery exhibit entitled Through the Eyes of the Cree. A virtual tour of the museum is available on the website: http://www.allensapp.com. Another way to view this exhibit is through the video version enclosed in this resource kit. This Guide provides a brief discussion about pedagogical practices that include principles of child development and learning, constructivist views of learning and Aboriginal pedagogy. A multidisciplinary approach to learning encourages teachers to integrate Aboriginal perspectives throughout a variety of subject areas. Learning outcomes identified in this Guide closely match Saskatchewan Learning curricula. The Guide is organized into 4 main themes with a variety of learning activities that are suitable from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Student activities often include teacher background notes providing teachers a contextual backdrop that may include First Nations cultural knowledge. The following supportive resources accompany this Guide: Books • Sapp, A. and Bouchard, D. (2002). The Song Within My Heart. Vancouver: Raincoast Books. • Cardinal, H. and Hildebrandt, W. (2000). Treaty Elders of Saskatchewan: Our Dream is That Our Peoples Will One Day Be Clearly Recognized as Nations. Calgary: University of Calgary Press. Videos • Through The Eyes