Tag: art
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Emily Carr
Photo from the Archives of Ontario Emily Carr was a Canadian artist who painted scenes of the Pacific Northwest, particularly British Columbia. She was associated later in her life with the Group of Seven, and also wrote several books. The lesson uses a long article and a short video, and includes questions and a vocabulary…
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Norval Morrisseau
Photo by Greg Kinch, Vancouver Sun Norval Morrisseau was an Anishinaabe painter who is widely considered to be the ‘grandfather’ of contemporary Indigenous art in Canada. The lesson is based on a long profile of him and his work and a video about an exhibit at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. It includes questions and…
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Tom Thomson
Photo from Library and Archives Canada Tom Thomson was a Canadian artist who painted scenes of nature, mostly from his journeys through Algonquin Park. He is often associated with the later Group of Seven. The lesson is based on a 20-minute film about him and his life by the National Film Board and an article…
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Kenojuak Ashevak
Photo by Ansgar Walk Kenojuak Ashevak was an Inuit artist, who created some of the most iconic pieces of Canadian art. Her decades-long career was honoured with many accolades. The lesson is based on two videos and an article, with questions, multiple-choice questions, and a vocabulary matching activity.
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Canadian Premier League awards
Image by Canadian Premier League The Canadian Premier League, or CPL, is a men’s professional soccer league with teams across Canada. This lesson focuses on the league’s championship trophy and individual player awards. It is based on two articles with questions, multiple choice questions, and a fill in the sentences activity.
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