The arts are socializing forces, and often become the rites and ceremonies that preserve and strengthen cultural traditions. It would be impossible to represent adequately the diversity of artistic expressions of Aboriginal cultures, or for example, describe all the games. Therefore, a few broad categories have been identified with the understanding that this small sampling must be expanded upon in experience, and that many social activities incorporate multiple aspects of expression and purpose. For example, you cannot separate music from singing and dance. The unit will attempt to explain the philosophies and reasons for artistic expression.
Aboriginal arts are holistic.
For ease of integration into other curricula, however, materials have been superficially divided into sections. The activities often require facilities and materials only available outside of the Native Studies classroom. Webbing of Native Studies 10 materials into other curricula is desirable when the basic integrity of Native Studies is maintained at the grade 10 level, and discussion has occurred between the Native Studies teacher and the teacher of the related subject area. Bibliography suggest which Native Studies 10 resources support related curricula, and which resources from other curricula support related Native Studies 10 curriculum, respectively. The holistic nature of Indigenous cultures may best be viewed through the infinite diversity of the arts which are the expressions of the individual, the community, and the creatures and forces of Mother Earth.