Foundational Knowledge for Indigenous Education

Browse by art form or artist name to find examples of many forms of Indigenous art from artists in Canada

Examples of the works of Indigenous painters from Alberta are shown on this page. A biographical note about each artist is included.

Examples of the works of Indigenous sculptors from Alberta are shown on this page. A biographical note about each artist is included.

This brief biographical article provides information about prolific west coast artist, Bill Reid

A site from the Canadian Museum of History that commemorates the life of artist, Bill Reid

This exhibit, with images, looks at an ancient artifact fashioned by unknown hands, the work of the first generation of Inuit artists, and two contemporary Inuit artists whose work has become part of the international art world.

"In this CBC Television special, Reid narrates the legend behind his masterpiece the Spirit of Haida Gwaii, also known as the Jade Canoe. " [site introduction]

This Ottawa Art Gallery project aims to provide elementary and high school–level teachers with curriculum-linked lesson plans designed by contemporary Indigenous artists. The goal is to build students’ cultural competence and respect for diverse Indigenous peoples, while encouraging critical thinking about colonialism in Canada.

This Historica Heritage Minute, created in 2016, tells the story of Inuk artist Kenojuak Ashevak. It tells how she started creating her art which now hangs in galleries around the world.

The Indigenous Arts Collective of Canada was founded in 2012 to preserve and revitalize endangered Indigenous art forms and enrich lives through Indigenous arts and culture. You will find the names of Indigenous artists and samples of their artwork here.

In this 2:44 minute video, Blaire Russell shares his art and the influence that his culture and home have on his work. He is an artist and photographer, from the Blood Tribe, Kainai First Nation in Southern Alberta.

Presented by Cancom, Iqqaipaa: Celebrating Inuit Art, 1948-1970 was an exhibition of more than 150 works, designed not only to pay tribute to Inuit art but also to explore its origins.

This feature-length documentary traces the journey of the Haisla people to reclaim the G'psgolox totem pole that went missing from their British Columbia village in 1929.

This site shows original art work by Inuit artists in Cape Dorset

An article about Bill Reid and his art by the Gallery he founded in British Columbia. Images of many of his works can be seen on this site.