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Finding Your Voice through the art of Carl Beam

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Finding Your Voice through the art of Carl Beam

Grades 9-12

Through his work in painting, printmaking, ceramics, and performance art, Carl Beam (1943–2005) challenged assumptions about First Nations creativity and the style and content of contemporary Indigenous art. This resource encourages students to take inspiration from this trailblazing creative figure and to find strength in their own voices through an exploration of identity, personal artistic expression, and artistic activism.

  • Celebrating Artistic Difference
  • Creating a Personal Identity Collage
  • Becoming an Activist Artist

Indigenous Studies; Canadian History; Visual Arts, and more

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