Geology Creates Mineralized First Nations Artwork
On April 24, Geology 12 students created traditional paint palettes by grinding down minerals such as hematite, vivianite and charcoal. These minerals, combined with salmon roe and saliva, bind to make a paint consistency. We used minerals that would create paint colours, including black, red and blue, traditionally used by various First Nations of the Northwest Coast. We then applied the colours to wood blocks and will now wait to see what happen to the pigments when exposed to the sun and rain.
This was such a fun class activity. Thank you, Ms. Wittmann, for gathering and grinding down the minerals and for welcoming me to the class to assist with this project.
West Point Grey Academy
4125 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6R 4P9
Tel: 604-222-8750
Tel: 604-222-8750
Since 1996, West Point Grey Academy has gratefully resided on the Jericho Lands, the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and sə̓lílwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nation. Honoured to learn and play on these beautiful lands, we endeavour to be a leader in Indigenous education. In creating shared understanding and opportunities, we hope to help foster a more equitable society for all.