Sharing Perspectives: Indigenous Contemporary Art Workshop

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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026

Experience type:

In-Person

Program Description

Deepen learning about Indigenous cultures and contemporary artmaking practices through an inquiry into artworks by Indigenous artists. From cedar bark weavings, vinyl murals, and seal skin drums to paintings, prints, performance, and multimedia installations, students will discuss artworks from the Gallery’s permanent collection as well as Surrey’s Public Art collection.

Big Ideas

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts express meaning in unique ways.

People create art to express who they are as individuals and community.

Creative expression develops our unique identity and voice.

The arts connect our experiences to the experiences of others.

Exploring works of art exposes us to diverse values, knowledge, and perspectives.

Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us.

Experiencing art is a means to develop empathy for others’ perspectives and experiences.

Engaging in the arts develops people’s ability to understand and express complex ideas.

Artists often challenge the status quo and open us to new perspectives and experiences.

Identity is explored, expressed, and impacted through arts experiences.

Stories and traditions about ourselves and our families reflect who we are and where we are from.

Canada is made up of many diverse regions and communities.

Indigenous knowledge is passed down through oral history, traditions, and collective memory.

Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity.

Exploration, expansion, and colonization had varying consequences for different groups.

Disparities in power alter the balance of relationships between individuals and between societies.

Trip Details

City:

Surrey

For Grades:

K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Months Available:

January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December

Days Offered:

Tuesday

Times Offered:

10:00 am

Duration:

Half Day minutes unless otherwise stated.

Maximum Students:

Offered In French:

Also Offered For:

Other

Packages Provided:

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