Territories and Identities
Do we inhabit a territory or does the territory inhabit us? What impact do we have on others? From one ocean to another to another, communities develop their way of life according to the climate, the relief, the rivers and the forest. A spectacular landscape, with the allure of terrestrial paradise overflowing with resources, inspires us and creates a desire to live within it. From the first nations to immigrants, various cultures have met and transformed from their contact with each other. Somewhere between sharing and adaptation, diverse peoples co-exist while upholding the continuity of their traditions and institutions. In which territory do you see yourself? Your room? Your city? Your country?
Information
Type of activity
In-class activity with a mediator (from October 5, 2021 to June 23, 2022)
Our mediators travel to many schools across Montreal: Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Côte-des-Neige–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Lachine, Lasalle, Le Sud-Ouest, Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Montréal-Nord, Outremont, Plateau Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Saint-Laurent, Saint-Léonard, Verdun, Ville-Marie, Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Côte-Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Montreal West, Town of Mount Royal and Westmount.
Virtual visit with a mediator
Cost
$240
Contact us
514-285-2000
Topics explored
Students will discover how people have used and shaped the land since the 19th century.
Discussion
Students will explore works through observation exercises and games.
The workshop
Students are invited to create a landscape inspired by Marc-Aurèle Fortin’s “black manner” technique using oil pastels.
Materials used:
- Oil pastels
- Black paper board
A developmental learning experience
Thanks to its encyclopedic collection, the Museum is a fertile ground for stimulating reflection on ethical issues, learning about history, discovering the diversity of the world’s cultures and developing critical-thinking skills. Beyond artistic discovery, students will build their understanding of the world at the Museum. In this activity, students will specifically learn to:
Arts
All cycles
- Name (1st cycle), identify (2nd cycle) or differentiate between (3rd cycle) transforming gestures and tools
- Name (1st cycle), identify (2nd cycle) and differentiate between (3rd cycle) elements of the visual arts language
- Appreciate works of art and cultural objects of artistic heritage
- Produce personal works of visual art
Social sciences
1st cycle
- Identify elements of the natural landscape: Name landforms and climate-related elements
- Human elements: Identify landscape elements and needs related to economic activities as well as modes of transportation and communication
2nd cycle and 3rd cycle
- Quebec society circa 1905: Elements related to daily life
- Food, clothing, entertainment and customs
- Economic activities, modes of transportation and communication routes
