3.1 presentation by:Katrina borak
Resurgence of First Nations Art
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The Pacheedaht First Nation Dugout Canoe
Crafted by Dunn-Jones
- Jones crafted the tree under the supervision of Makah master carver Micah McCarty by hollowing out a cedar tree.
- Jones was helped in the carving by other inspired members of the community who wished to take part in this project to bring them closer to their history.
- This is the first water-fairing canoe of its kind formed in traditional ways in nearly fifty years
The Working Process
Over the four-month carving process Master McCarty taught his students the math and drawing skills needed to take on the project that and taught them how to use power tools and more traditional tools such as adzes. Inspired by traditional woodwork canoe pieces the involvement of traditional methods and community was important for this piece. This process taught young children the traditional ways of their people and involved the community in a project that connected them to their history and the land that came before them.
Why I Chose This Piece
Art & Community
I am a big fan of art and cultural expressions made through art and while a canoe may not seem like an obvious piece of art, the thought and precision put into making it makes it a work of art. I also find the community aspect of the piece to be inspiring; I wish there could be more activities in our community that celebrated and uplifted Canadian culture and the comradery involved in creating this canoe, this art, is something I find inspiring.
BC First Peoples 3.1 Project
Katrina Borak
Created on April 15, 2024
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3.1 presentation by:Katrina borak
Resurgence of First Nations Art
start
The Pacheedaht First Nation Dugout Canoe
Crafted by Dunn-Jones
The Working Process
Over the four-month carving process Master McCarty taught his students the math and drawing skills needed to take on the project that and taught them how to use power tools and more traditional tools such as adzes. Inspired by traditional woodwork canoe pieces the involvement of traditional methods and community was important for this piece. This process taught young children the traditional ways of their people and involved the community in a project that connected them to their history and the land that came before them.
Why I Chose This Piece
Art & Community
I am a big fan of art and cultural expressions made through art and while a canoe may not seem like an obvious piece of art, the thought and precision put into making it makes it a work of art. I also find the community aspect of the piece to be inspiring; I wish there could be more activities in our community that celebrated and uplifted Canadian culture and the comradery involved in creating this canoe, this art, is something I find inspiring.