A. J. Isbister: Artist of Visions
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Description
Art site of A. J. Isbister is divided into Native and Contemporary works, includes a brief bibliography, list of exhibitions, and contact information.
Historical note:
First proclaimed by the Governor General of Canada on 13 June 1996, June 21st of every year has become a day in the Canadian calendar that presents Aboriginal peoples with a great opportunity to express great pride for their rich diverse cultures with their families, neighbours, friends and visitors.Brief profile of Cree actor, Carol Greyeyes, artistic director and principal of the Indigenous Theatre School. The article tells how Carol is able to fulfill her life goal of serving her community by bringing together theatre, directing and teaching in Saskatchewan.
Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.32.
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David Ahenakew (born July 28, 1933) is a Canadian First Nations politician, and former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Ahenakew is a controversial public figure in Canada due to anti-semetic comments regarding World War 2 and the Holocaust.Historical note:
A genealogical chart of the Nawakayas Family can be seen on p. 129 of Red Earth Crees by David Meyer. Jeremiah Nawakayas died in 1940.Historical note:
Ruth Cuthand was born in Prince Albert, SK in 1954 and grew up near the Blood Reserve in Alberta. Her heritage is Plains Cree and Scots/Irish. Her Aboriginal culture and memories of her childhood experiences are often the inspiration for her art-making practice.