Young Adult Nonfiction Aboriginal & Indigenous
Painting Our Legacy
- Publisher
- Monster House Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2022
- Category
- Aboriginal & Indigenous, Indigenous Studies
- Recommended Age
- 10 to 18
- Recommended Grade
- 5 to 12
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781777854201
- Publish Date
- Feb 2022
- List Price
- $18.95
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Description
Throughout this book, readers will find Indigenous teachings and information on cultural heritage, sacred meanings, designs, and more. Taven has drawn inspiration from her Mi'kmaq identity, as well as from other Indigenous cultures. This book aims to celebrate the beauty and creativity of these cultures through the artistic medium of makeup.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Raven Elwell Stephens is a Mi'kmaq artist from the Butterfly Clan of Millbrook First Nation. Raven has always been passionate about art and all the forms it can take. While exploring the beauty and creative potential of makeup, she discovered her personal form of artistic expression.
Excerpt: Painting Our Legacy (by (author) Raven Stephens)
Mother Earth
Indigenous people have a very sacred and profound relationship with the land. Many Indigenous people believe that they have a responsibility to maintain a healthy balance with the land by taking only what they need. When they do take, they respect the land, thank the land, and give back to the land.
Editorial Reviews
The text is straightforward and easy to read and contains multitudes of learning opportunities about Indigenous culture. The visual landscape created through both story and makeup is special... Painting Our Legacy is a fantastic book, and a delight to read and admire.