First Nations Art Stories

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🎨 Part 1: Exploring First Nations Art

1. Look at the First Nations artworks shown in class. What do you notice about the colours and patterns?

2. Which art form did you find most interesting? Circle one:

Dot paintings

Bark paintings

Weaving

Rock art

3. First Nations art often tells stories about:

Connection to Country

Family stories

Animals and nature

Community values

4. What feelings did the artworks make you think about? Write two feeling words:

1. _________________ 2. _________________

5. Complete this sentence: First Nations art shows respect for _________________ and _________________.

6. From our class discussion, list three community values you saw in the First Nations artworks:

7. How do symbols help tell stories in art? Explain in your own words:

8. In the space below, draw a simple symbol that represents a story or value important to your classroom community:

9. Explain what your symbol means and what story it tells:

10. How is your symbol similar to the First Nations art we looked at today?