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WALL MURALS ENHANCING HISTORY
Cultural Appreciation From A First Nation’s Perspective
Lead Artist: ©Michael Cywink
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2010
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15th International Youth Arts Festival Holguin, Cuba - 2006 / Dodems And Clans
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Manitoulin Island – The Island Of The Spirits“The Resting Place of the Creator”
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This mural was completed in 3 days. It was the highlight of the festival. Title: Island To Island
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Symbolic Interpretation
You will notice that there is a repetition of images in each of the murals.
This repetition is a reminder of the following:The animals represent our Dodems (Our Spirit Helpers) and various Clans we are of.
The plants represent the medicinal world our early relations lived in.
Pictograph images are used to represent the artisans who were working on them over 1,400 years ago.
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Christian Island Elementary SchoolGrade 8 to Grade 3, 2009
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CEIS – Wall 1
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Wall 1: 1of2This mural project was layed out by the
students
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Wall 1: 2of2The students took it upon themselves to layout
all four walls of the gym.
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Wall 2: 1of2
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Wall 2: 2of2The students of Christian Island First Nations
went beyond the call of duty.
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Wall 3: 1of2This project was part of the Aboriginal Artist In the Schools Program, Ontario Arts Council (AAIS/OAC)
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Wall 3: 2of2Wall 2 and 3 are approximately 60 feet long
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Wall 4: 1of1Wall 1 and 4 are approximately 30 feet long.
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What are the advantages to this project?
This project can be linked to the following: medicinal plant research and science class.
Animal research and social studies Art covering research, eye hand co-
ordination, line drawing, layout design, painting utilizing all aspects of elements. Plus...
The students get to know a little more of themself and their team peers.
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A B Ellis Public School 2009Grade 8 to 3, AAIS/OAC (1of2)
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2of2Mural layout by the Artist/ 75 students per-day
50 hour project
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Huntsville Public School – 2010Grade 6 Exclusive (1of3) AAIS/OAC
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2of3This mural is made up of 6 panels 4ftX8ft.
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3of3This mural is a complement to the First Nation’s culture and an environmental statement. It was mounted just before the G8
Summitt
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Central Manitoulin Public School – 2010Students specially selected for this project from
Grade 8 to Grade 2 (1of3)
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This project was sponsored by the Rainbow District School Board
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This project came with the support of the parents and community of Mindemoya,
Manitoulin Island.
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Espanola High School – 2010Appreciating Aboriginal Culture Class
1of3
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2of2Those students who have artistic styles were
allowed to incorporate their work into the mural
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3of3Ownership to the mural belongs to the students. Sponsored by the Rainbow District School Board
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Michael Cywink can be contacted through the following sites
miizhen@hotmail.com cyfallenrock@yahoo.com 4 portfolios can be viewed on the
following site: www.photoshow.com/members/michaelcywink
Please contact for his visual cv Michael is a muralist, colorist, artist,
published author and curator. Band member to the Wikwemikong
Unceded Indian Reserve, Manitoulin IslandAll Rights Reserved
Copyright Michael Cywink 2010