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How Canada Uses Indigenous Art to Market Itself to the World by Julian Brave Noisecat
The Walrus | November 2019
When the government spotlights Indigenous creators internationally, it too often obscures the realities of colonialism at home. Why Maria Hupfield's work goes beyond all that
A Canadian Museum Promotes Indigenous Art. But Don’t Call It ‘Indian.’ by Ted Loos
The New York Times | July 2018
Will a debate over terminology at the Art Gallery of Ontario help the progress of artists who are underrepresented in United States museums?
Indigenous Art Across Canada by Dené Sinclair
Indigenous Tourism, October 2017
Art has always been an integral part of the preservation and expression of culture in Indigenous communities, and Canada is a treasure trove of Indige
Why Buying Authentic Indigenous Art is Important
Indigenous Corporate Training, Inc. | August 2017
A newsletter reader sent us a message asking if we would write something about appropriated art. The topic of cultural appropriation is increasingly making headlines, and 2017 so far has been rife with controversies....
Art by Indigenous Artists, or Art about Indigenous Issues?
Canadian Art | December 20, 2016
10 Indigenous Artworks that Changed How We Imagine Ourselves
Canadian Art | April 28, 2016
6 Indigenous artists among winners of this year's Sobey Art Award by Rhiannon Johnson
CBC News | April 18, 2020
Married artists Amy Malbeuf and Jordan Bennett had an impromptu celebration earlier this week when they found out they were both included in the Sobey Art Award long list, and would both be receiving $25,000.
Alberta artist’s paintings of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Help Families Heal
Global News, March 4, 2020
Moving Paintings created by an Alberta artist to memorialize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women are being shared around the world...
History of Indigenous Art in Canada by Joan M. Vastokas
The Canadian Encyclopedia
The history of Indigenous art in Canada begins sometime during the last Ice Age between 80,000 and 12,000 years ago. To date, however, the oldest surviving artworks (excluding finely crafted, aesthetically significant stone tools) are datable to no earlier than 5,000 years ago.
