4.11 The Drum Calls Softly
About the Illustrator
Jim Poirat (Illustrator)
- born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- an international award winning artist, performer, storyteller, and poet
- Jim's work can be found in several museums and galleries in Canada, as well as in the United States and Europe
Jim has a purpose for his work. Jim has spent over 25 years sharing First Nations culture. Setting a purpose for his work is important:
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- Jim likes to share traditional First Nations culture.
- Jim shares how badly the residential school system damaged First Nations people and culture. (More on this will come later in the next lesson.)
