Learning to carve argillite
In this book, a son (Robert Davidson) learns to carve argillite from his father and grandfather. While carving, the son thinks back on a trip with his father when they gathered argillite from Slatechuck Mountain on Haida Gwaii. He remembers his father's words about looking back to find our way. Emphasizing the importance of intergenerational learning and specifically the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentoring, this book provides an example of how learning occurs through observation.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm. - Publisher Winnipeg, Manitoba : HighWater Press, [2021]
- Copyright ©2021
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General Note: | Fictional story based on real people and events. NFPL Indigenous Collection. |
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Learning to Carve Argillite
Based on Haida artist Robert Davidson's own childhood experiences, this beautiful story highlights learning through observation, as well as the role of Elders in sharing knowledge and mentorship. Learning to carve is a lifelong journey. With the help of his father and grandfather, a boy on Haida Gwaii practises to become a skillful carver. As he carefully works on a new piece, he remembers a trip to Slatechuck Mountain to gather the argillite, as well as his father's words about the importance of looking back to help us find our way. Written by the creators of Potlatch as Pedagogy , this book brings the S k 'ad'a Principles to life through the art of Janine Gibbons.