Unit 4: Symbolism & Expression
Section outline
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General Outcome: Students will demonstrate an understanding of Aboriginal Art Forms, oral tradition, and literature. Â
Aboriginal Studies 10 (Senior High) (2002) ©Alberta Learning, Alberta, Canada
Related Concepts: cultural transmission, values, beliefs, symbolism, analogy, diversity, cultural expression, holistic, integration, interpersonal relationships.
Our Past, Present and Future - An Endnote
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We looked at the cultural diversity of the First Peoples before the Europeans arrived in North America and discovered rich, diverse, and often complex cultures. They passed these cultures on to each generation through their stories, ceremonies, governmental structures, art forms, music, and traditions. We explored how the intrusion of another culture disrupted the fluidity of cultural transmission. We have examined how culture provides a sense of place, value, and identity. In this unit, we will explore the reclamation, restoration, and preservation of cultures that are on the brink of extinction and will ask the question, "How do Aboriginal people retain their culture and live in a country that has been called a 'mosaic'?" Â Click on the 'Preservation of Culture and Identity' to begin.