Kwa'nu'te': Micmac and Maliseet Artists
This film profiles a number of Mi’kmaq and Maliseet artists from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, showing their similarities and differences, samples of their work and the sources of their inspiration. It offers a remarkable look at Indigenous art and spirituality in Atlantic Canada.
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directorCatherine Anne MartinKimberlee McTaggart
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producerKent Nason
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cinematographyKent Nason
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executive producerGermaine Ying Gee WongSami Fareed Ahmed
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scriptBarry Cowling
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soundArthur McKay
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editingKimberlee McTaggart
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sound editingJane Porter
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re-recordingHans Peter Strobl
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narratorRocky Paul Wiseman
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musicSteve Tittle
What is the cultural significance of natural materials (sealskin, sweetgrass for baskets, porcupine quills) in Indigenous art? Describe the cultural elements found in the various art forms depicted. Show how an understanding of forms of Indigenous art reflects cultural identity. Identify the main characteristics of Mi’kmaq and Maliseet art. Ask students to suggest natural materials that could be used to create a work of art.
