AGGV School Workshops with Guest Artist Tyrone Elliott

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

2023

In partnership with UVic’s Indigenous Education Department, our School Workshops crew was back in schools, connecting with young learners throughout the fall of 2022! The 2022 workshops were inspired by our latest Teacher Resource Guide Honouring, featuring artworks by three contemporary Indigenous artists, with a cedar weaving activity facilitated by guest artist Tyrone Elliott. As we came to the end of another semester we were once again joined by John Harris, Elders & Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator from School District 61, who facilitated a closing circle.

As we prepare for these school workshops we’re asking questions such as; How can we truly embody the First Peoples Principles of Learning in this work? In what ways can we share artwork (from our current Teacher Resource Guide) that will spark curiosity and excitement to learn more about the work of Indigenous artists? And of course, how will we show up in ways that ensure young learners feel deeply respected, seen, and heard?

This is our sixth year collaborating with UVic’s Indigenous Education Department. It is an honor to learn and work together, and to be part of making sure Indigenous perspectives are celebrated and honored in local schools.

Let’s continue learning together at home → visit our website to download free copies of our three Teacher Resource Guides: https://aggv.ca/learn/teacher-resourc…

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən speaking peoples, today known as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. We extend our gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to live and work on this territory.

Videography and editing by Marina DiMaio.

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Contents of this video:
00:00 – Intro
02:07 – Dr. Carmen Rodriguez de France, Associate Professor, Indigenous Education, UVic
03:46 – Megan Burton, Pre-service Teacher
05:27 – Jason Kempe, Pre-service Teacher
06:44 – John Harris, Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator, School District 61
08:39 – Guest Artist Tyrone Elliot and Arbutus Global Middle School Students
10:20 – John Harris, Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator, School District 61
12:08 – Closing song by John HarrisIn partnership with UVic’s Indigenous Education Department, our School Workshops crew was back in schools, connecting with young learners throughout the fall of 2022! The 2022 workshops were inspired by our latest Teacher Resource Guide Honouring, featuring artworks by three contemporary Indigenous artists, with a cedar weavin …

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