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Iroquois Educational Kit

Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe Native Arts has developed and created an Educational Kit which will increase and develop an understanding of contemporary and traditional Iroquois arts and culture by providing curriculum relevant hands-on experiences to various grade levels. This kit is aimed at the educational institutions and service providers who work directly with the Niagara Region's youth. This is a valuable resource tool for students and learners to have a greater understanding and appreciation of the Iroquois Culture.

Topics covered:

  • The Art of the Iroquois
  • Iroquois Artistic Traditions and Symbolism
  • The Role of Iroquois Art in Preserving Culture and Traditions
  • The Relevance of Certain Iroquois Ideologies to the Modern World

 

Curriculum relevant for:

Kindergarten

 

 

Grades 1 to 8

Visual Arts
Drama and Dance
Language: Oral and Visual Communication

Grade 2

Heritage and Citizenship: Traditions and Celebrations

Grade 3

Heritage and Citizenship: Pioneer Life

Grade 6

Heritage and Citizenship: Aboriginal Peoples and Explorers

Grade 7-12

Canadian History

Grade 9-12

Visual Arts
Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology: Self and Others, Social Structures and Institutions, Challenge and Change in Society
Social Change World Religions: Belief and Daily Life

 

NETO’S EDUCATIONAL KIT CONTAINS:

6 books on Iroquois Culture, Politics, Stories, The Arts, Challenges

Audio and video with songs and language samples

Historical images of the arts

Bead card samples

Musical instruments

Historic and Contemporary beadwork

Toys and games

Footwear

Clothing materials

Teacher’s notes

And more

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