Museum ProjectBy:

Socials 9Mr. Chan

June 2014

Aboriginal Cultures

Arctic

Name of Piece: HBC-Upper Savage Islands-Hudson StraitArtist: Robert HoodDate of Artwork: 1795/6 - 1821/10/20Source: Library and Archives CanadaDescription: Hudson's Bay Company Ships bartering with Inuit off the Upper Savage Islands, Hudson Strait, 1819. The Hudson's Bay Company Ships Prince of Wales and Eddystone Bartering with the Inuit off the Upper Savage Islands, Hudson Strait, Canada.Historical Significance: It show that the Europeans are in business contact with Arctic Aboriginal people.

Plains

Name of Piece: Bodmer -- Blackfoot IndianArtist: Karl BodmerDate of Artwork: 1840-1843Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plains_Indians#mediaviewer/File:Bodmer_--_Blackfoot_Indian,_1840-1843.jpgDescription: Blackfoot warrior, painted between 1840 and 1843 by Karl Bodmer. A painting from life by Karl Bodmer of a Blackfoot warrior ca. 1840-1843Historical Significance: The painter painted the image of the warrior posed right in front of him.

Plateau

Name of Piece: Samuel de Champlain arrive à QuébecArtist: George Agnew Reid Date of Artwork: 1860-1947Source: Archivianet, Library and archives Canada/Bibliothèque et archives CanadaDescription:The arrival of Samuel de Champlain, the father of New France, on the site of Quebec City. Painting showing the arrival of Samuel de Champlain on the future site of Quebec City, 1608Historical Significance: The Aboriginals welcomed Samuel de Champlain to Quebec.

Northwest Coast

Name of Piece: Tsimpsian tribe No 2010 (HS85-10-11581)Artist: Edwards Brothers Date of Artwork: 1900Source: British LibraryDescription: This image is part of the Canadian Copyright Collection held by the British LibraryHistorical Significance: The members of the Tsimpsian tribe are holding European interments. This shows how European influences were changing First Nations Culture.

Iroquois

Name of Piece: Conference Between the French and Indian Leaders Around a Ceremonial Fire by VernierArtist: Emile Louis Vernier Date of Artwork:1829-1887 Source: Public DomainDescription: Conference between the French and First Nations leadersHistorical Significance: The French that came to Canada are negotiating with the Iroquois.

Explorers

Cabot

Name of Piece: Cabot TowerArchitect: William Howe GreeneDate of Artwork: 1898-1900Source: St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorDescription: Cabot Tower is a tower in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, situated on Signal Hill. Construction of the tower begun in 1898 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland, and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee.Historical Significance: This building is John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland. Cabot Tower was completed in 1900 and has been a part of a number of historic events. Although now one of the most recognizable symbols of St. John's and Newfoundland and Labrador, its construction was not well supported in the town.

Cartier

Name of Piece: Portrait of Jacques Cartier Artist: Théophile HamelDate of Artwork: 1844Source:Description: The photo looks like he is traveling to North America to claim it. He is on his ship.Historical Significance: Jacques Cartier was the First European to travel inland in North America and Claimed Canada for France.

Champlain

Name of Piece: Samuel-de-champlain-s Artist: Balthasar Moncornet Date of Artwork: 1650Source: Public DomainDescription:Historical Significance: He was the explorer of New France, foundation of Quebec City, Canada.Also being called The Father of New France.

New France

Jean Talon

Name of Piece: Portrait de Jean Talon Artist: Claude Francois (Brother Luke), Date of Artwork: 1671Source: André VachonDescription: Augustinian monastery of the Hôtel-Dieu de Quebec, Quebec.Historical Significance: Jean Talon was the first Intendant of New France. Talon was appointed by King Louis XIV and his minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert to serve as the Intendant of Justice, Public Order and Finances in Canada, Acadia and Newfoundland for two terms: 1665 to 1668 and 1670 to 1672

Habitants

Name of Piece: HabitantsArtist: Cornelius KrieghoffDate of Artwork: 1852Source: WikipediaDescription: Habitants were French settlers. The inhabitants of French origin who farmed the land along the two shores of the St. Lawrence Gulf and River.Historical Significance: It is the present-day Province of Quebec in Canada.