A Dominican Experience : Three Aboriginal Artists of Canada in the Dominican Republic

Catalogue includes statements by three First Nations artists from Canada who participated in a residency in the Dominican Republic. Clair's journalistic text recounts his experiences in Santo Domingo. Bear reflects on the spiritual aspect of her work and the importance of women's expression. Young Man's interview with Diesing addresses socio-political issues and the extermination of the Dominican Republic's Taino people. Biographical notes. 21 bibl. ref

Aboriginal Realities = Réalités amérindiennes

The introduction (in French) describes how four native artists' work addresses contemporary conditions of Native peoples in Canada. Includes artists' statements and biographical notes in English

The Vocation of Storytelling : Rooted in Community : Shirley Bear, Marlene Creates, Yvon Gallant, Janice Leonard, Carol Taylor

Introducing the work of five Atlantic Canadian artists centered on personal narratives, Dornan stresses the importance of the art of storytelling in the maintenance of regional and local traditions. Includes four artists' statements. Brief biographical notes

Pe'l A'tukwey : Let Me... Tell a Story : Recent Work by Mi'Kmaq and Maliseet Artists

Gray discusses this exhibition by 17 contemporary Mi'kmaq and Maliseet artists in the context of current events and with reference to the concept of "Indian art." O'Neill examines the works as "stories told" about the land, family ties, the real and the stereotypical past, the present, and the future. Artists' statements. Biographical notes