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The creative native. Weaponry [videorecording (DVD)].

Visual Education Centre, [2013].

DVD 704.0397 C912we Doc

First Nations art.

First Nations craft.

Indian art -- North America.

First Nations musicians -- Biography.

Métis -- Music.

First Nations weapons.

Indian weapons.

Bow and arrow making.

Alternate title:

Weaponry [videorecording (DVD)].

[videorecording (DVD)].

1 videodisc (ca. 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.

Contains an episode from the third season of the documentary TV series originally broadcast on TV in 2003.

Program content : The Creative Native Series, Inc., 2002-2006.

Licensed for educational purposes and for public libraries for non-theatrical use.

Hosted by Tamara Bell with guests Dean Auger, Billy Burnstick and Damien George.

"First we meet Dean Auger, a Metis musician who is promoting and distributing his new CD. Next we have Billy Burnstick introducing us to weaponry used by indigenous people of the Americas. Billy Burnstick is from the Cree Nation and has been making weaponry for over ten years. As a master artist, he demonstrates the step-by-step process of how to make both a functional bow and arrow and a battle-axe. Finally, we meet carver/painter, Damien George, grandson of Chief Dan George, as he explains the significance of the traditional artist within his Burrard community."--Container.

"'The creative native' is a lively ongoing series that demonstrates the step-by-step process of creating traditional and contemporary indigenous crafts. Host Tamara Bell introduces unique artists and craftspeople, providing a greater understanding of indigenous culture and its art. The series has strong thematic episodes, distinctive indigenous music, and Aboriginal languages. Episodes contain artist profiles, in-depth interviews, traditional and contemporary art projecs and historic snapshots that emphasize the Aboriginal cultural contexts relevant to the them of each episode. Many of the episodes focus on youth, with projects suitable for a wide range of audiences."--Container.

Documentary television programs.

Instructional television programs.

Auger, Dean (Musician)

Burnstick, Billy.

George, Damien.

Creative Native (Firm)

Visual Education Centre.

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