This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Thu Jul 4 13:17:46 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: The Mural Project wows in Shelburne --------------------------------------------------- CDDHS Student Adam Lloyd explained the story behind the art at the unveiling of the Mural Project at Centre Dufferin High School (CDDHS) on Friday, December 4th. This mural depicts The “Story of Medicine: Nenaboozhoo and the Snake.”The story had been told to the students at the beginning of the week by Isaac Murdoch an Ojibway traditional knowledge carrier and traditional chief of Serpent River First Nation. The students then spent many hours, throughout the week working with internationally acclaimed visual artist Christi Belcourt. In all, over 150 students participated in the innovative project that included the creation of many small art canvasses, as well as the three murals. Vice Principal Wendy McIntosh called the Mural Project, led by CDDHS teacher Jane Godbold, “a different way of learning.” Ms. McIntosh emphasized that “different can sometimes be scary” and expressed her pride in the students and her honour at having the project at Centre Dufferin. Photos by Marni Walsh Jordan Williams from Centre Dufferin High School introduces the audience to the ideas of respect behind this work of art from The Mural Project which follows the story of “Nenaboozhoo and the Fish.” This stunning piece is one of three murals CDDHS students spent many hours painting last week, working under the direction of internationally acclaimed visual artist Christi Belcourt. Upper Grand District School Board Native Studies lead Colinda Clyne says Christi Belcourt is “one of the best known living indigenous artists in the country; her work is in the National Gallery, on Parliament Hill, and at the Art Gallery of Ontario; she is the creator of the Walking with Our Sisters travelling art show that honours missing and murdered indigenous women; she has designed PanAm medals, and has had her artwork reproduced onto clothing by Italian fashion designer Valentino.” The CDDHS students had the honour of working throughout the week with Belcourt – painting the murals to express the messages of humanity and stewardship they had learned from First Nation's stories as told by Isaac Murdoch. “Nenaboozhoo in the Lodge” was introduced by CDDHS student Rhianna Belford who retold the story of greed and division – putting the art in context with the lesson of the story. The event was attended by Bill Morrison Senator for the Metis Nation of Ontario. Mr. Morrison, whose major portfolio is education, said he was “honoured to meet the young adults who are now the stewards of the land,” and he expressed his gratitude for the efforts of area families in preserving the land from the threat of the mega quarry. The bold and beautiful canvasses throughout the room were testament to the intensity of the experience and the learning that had taken place - especially concerning environmental stewardship. “We are the change,” said Rhianna Belford, “We are young, but we are mighty.” Ojibway knowledge carrier Isaac Murdock reinforced the message saying, “We must give back to the earth and restore balance for future generations.” The Mural Project will take this message on tour to other students and then return to be displayed at CDDHS. --------------------------------------------------- Images: https://shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Mural2-Williams-300x266.jpg https://shelburnefreepress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Mural3-Rhianna-300x245.jpg --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Post date: 2015-12-14 15:14:38 Post date GMT: 2015-12-14 20:14:38 Post modified date: 2015-12-22 10:41:09 Post modified date GMT: 2015-12-22 15:41:09 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Export of Post and Page as text file has been powered by [ Universal Post Manager ] plugin from www.gconverters.com