Music

In our K-7 Music Classes, we have been exploring Indigenous music in Canada. The students have discovered the diverse ways in which the Indigenous people express who they are as individuals and community.

Kindergarten & Grade 1

Kindergarten and Grade 1 students had the opportunity to explore Pow Wow celebrations and used the Indigenous talking stick tradition and drawing to reflect and communicate what they saw and heard. We also discussed the significance of the drum in the Indigenous culture and in the spirit of a Pow Wow, the classes moved and showcased the beat on the drum to Indigenous singers such as Buffy Sainte-Marie and Susan Aglukark.

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Graham and Andrew KB

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Daniella, Chloe, Adrian, Adam

KB

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Theo and Jae KA

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KA Class

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1B Class

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Theo KA

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Quinn 1A

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1A Colouring

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1B

Grade 2 & Grade 3

Grade 2 and Grade 3 were inspired by the Indigenous People’s resourcefulness and their strong connection with nature. Students used their creative and critical thinking to create musical shaker instruments adorned with decorations to respect the materials used.

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Julia 2A

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Pia 2B

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Nevis 2A

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Adriana 3A

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Charlotte 3B

Maxwell 3A

Parker 3A

Gabriel & Atlas 2A

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Gabriel 2A

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Cielle 3A

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Lucas 3A

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James & Tristan 3B

Grade 4 & Grade 5

Grade 4 and Grade 5 had the opportunity to learn about a variety of Indigenous singers in Canada. After reflection of their chosen singer's background, song lyrics and their connection to themes of Reconciliation, students shared their thoughts as a group and provided instrumental accompaniment.

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Maria, Ava, Savanna, Zoe 5A

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"O Siem"

by Susan Aglukark

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Ajesh 5A

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Carmella, Michaela, Teagan, Sloane 4A

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"One Drum"

by Leela Gilday

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Kyle, Alex, Audrey, Cohen 5B

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"We are Circling"

by Buffy Sainte-Marie

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"One Drum" 4B

Grade 6 & Grade 7

Grade 6 and Grade 7 explored Earth Songs; a set of songs composed in 2007 by the Coast Salish Indigenous People and a group of education students at the University of Victoria. These songs were gifted for students and teachers to use and share. Students honoured these songs by recording themselves individually singing at home and then using Garageband on school ipads to merge their tracks together.

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Maddie, Maya, Ella, Olivia L 7A

Sienna 7B

Siena, Claire, Angel, Chloe, Caroline 7B

Alisha 7B

Elle T, Elle S, Gabby, Alisha, Georgia, Angela 7B

Gabriel 6A

Gabriel, Connor, Keanu, Nico 6A

Stella 6B

Emma, Stella, Cate, Maddy 6B

Felix, Thomas, Matthew, Peter, George, Lucas 7B

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6A Class

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