Museum Anthropology, vol. 36, no. 1, April 2013, pp. 4-17
Description
Examines issues surrounding the controversial series of paintings which depict murdered and missing women (predominately Aboriginal) from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
Discusses results from Photovoice study involving 26 elementary school children. Five findings emerged: dualistic understanding of health vs. unhealthy foods; packaged foods predominated; importance of family; traditional foods viewed as healthier, but few appeared in photographs; despite lack of photographs, children liked to eat fruits and vegetables when available at home.
Discusses a controversial lesson in history through art, by presenting nstitutions devoted to nostalgic theme-park versions of history; the exhibit contrasts violence, defiance, racism, alienation and suicide with family harmony, friendship, creativity and work.