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Survivor Truths: The Art of Reconciliation

Survivor Truths: The Art of Reconciliation / Art as Truth /

Untitled, by Phyllis Tate (1944-1975), Ditidaht First Nation

Painting

A painting of a fishing boat in the water. There are three figures in the boat. There is a mountain landscape in the background.

A painting of a fishing boat in the water. There are three figures in the boat. There is a mountain landscape in the background.

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Activities

Think

Think

Do

I see (Describe what you see in the painting)

I think (Describe what you think is happening in the painting)

I wonder (What questions do you have about the painting?)

Look for signs of individual creativity and style. 

What kind of places, animals, plants, or things are depicted?

What do you notice about the colours?

The brush stokes?

Can you imagine painting in a similar way?

Watch the video about the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

    Think

    I see (Describe what you see in the painting)

    I think (Describe what you think is happening in the painting)

    I wonder (What questions do you have about the painting?)

    Think

    Look for signs of individual creativity and style. 

    What kind of places, animals, plants, or things are depicted?

    What do you notice about the colours?

    The brush stokes?

    Can you imagine painting in a similar way?

    Do

    Watch the video about the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

    Details

    Date Late 1950s to mid 1960s
    Object Origin British Columbia
    Materials
    • Tempera on Paper
    INSTITUTION
    Credit / Object Number Private collection of Shelley Chester / University of Victoria
    Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Phyllis Tate

    Historical Context

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    Painting by Phyllis Tate, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

    Painting by Phyllis Tate, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

    Summary

    Painting by Phyllis Tate, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

    Essential

    Painting by Phyllis Tate, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

    In-Depth

    Painting by Phyllis Tate, Ditidaht First Nation. Watch the video of the Survivor artist who created this painting to learn more about her experience at residential school.

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