This project was funded in part by the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation
Connection to environment is reflected in the art and traditions of the Coast Salish. To further appreciate these traditions, students investigate the culture and their connections to the earth.
"Tyee" a.k.a. Floyd Joseph, Frog Bowl
2003,
Collection of Glenbow Museum,
AA 2182
Introduction
This educator's package presents the traditional way of life of the Coast Salish people. The information encourages students to examine artifacts from the Glenbow Museum's collection and connects them to other cultures, communities and environments from within Canada.
 Spindle Whorl, Coast Salish, early 20th century,
Collection of Glenbow Museum, AA 202 |
 Rattle, Coast Salish, early 20th century,
Collection of Glenbow Museum, R1108.10 |
 Doll, Coast Salish (Quinault), mid 20th century,
Collection of Glenbow Museum R53.218 |
For each package our team of curators and educators have selected additional artworks and artifacts from our online collection database that can be used in conjunction with the teacher's guide and lesson plan. You can access all of the objects that were selected for this package by clicking here.
Included in this guide are:
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Information on the Coast Salish people including high-resolution photographs artifacts, archival photographs and essays.
- Lesson plans including discussions for looking at primary sources, curriculum connections and lesson plans for a variety of ages and abilities.
- Detailed listing of vocabulary and concepts.
- Suggested sources for further research and other information.
Table of contents
- History of Glenbow Museum
- Program purpose
- Educational guide purpose
- Educational Module
[787 K] - Lesson Plan
Recommended grades: 1-3
Connections to Environment:
Traditions of the Coast Salish People
[1.9 M]
- Lesson Plan
Recommended grades: 4-12
Coiled, Twined and Woven:
Weavings of the Coast Salish People [1.2 M]
- Acknowledgements [252 K]
- Readings andResources [532 K]
- Download the entire Coast Salish: Connecting Art, Environment and Traditions teaching aid here
[2.8 M] - Contributors [458 K]
