The Integrated Arts!

Our school division offers us with a great opportunity to work alongside local artists twice a year. Once in the fall and then again in the spring.

This fall, the children will be working with aboriginal artist, Cheryl Alexander.  Mme Alexander will be with us for three days this week.

Mme Alexander shared many stories about her culture with us today.

We also had the chance to explore many different aboriginal artifacts.

There were so many different things to touch.

So many things to see.

Mme Alexander also showed us some jingle dresses for traditional dancing.  These dresses are very heavy.

The afternoon class is ready to listen.

There were many different kinds of instruments.

All of these objects are things made from materials found in nature.

The furs were so soft.

During her third visit, the children will be making medicine wheels.  Ask your child about all of the special things that he/she discovered today.