Introduction -- Story of my life / Zacharias Kunuk -- Verbing art / Monique Mojica -- A mark in the land / Marianne Nicolson ('Tayagila'ogwa) -- My grandmother's eyes / Maxine Noel -- Inspiration / Kim Picard -- My blues journey / Murray Porter -- For sisters / Karyn Recollet -- A dancing path / Santee Smith -- Let's get artsy -- yes, let's! / Rose Stella -- Once upon a medium : the evolution of theatrical storytelling / Drew Hayden Taylor -- Drumming 101 / Steve Teekens -- Uncle Richard Van Camp's storytelling tips / Richard Van Camp -- Aboriginal con-fusion / David Wolfman -- Haida manga / Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas -- About the contributors -- Acknowledgments.
Summary:
"An exploration and deconstruction of the Aboriginal artistic spirit as seen and practised through various art forms that demonstrate reflections on society through an indigenous perspective, including talents not just limited to those considered strictly traditional in origin, but inclusive of more contemporary forms of cultural expression."
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