This presentation is of the first schools completed with the AAIS/OAC 2009-10

1. 15th International Youth Arts Festival Holguin, Cuba -2008 / Dodems And Clans 1 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

2. Manitoulin Island – The Island Of The Spirits“The Resting Place of the Creator” 2 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

3. This mural was completed in 3 days. It was the highlight of the festival. Title: Island To Island 3 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

4. Symbolic Interpretation You will notice that there is a repetition of images in each of the murals. This repetition is a reminder of the following: The animals represent our Dodems (Our Spirit Helpers) and various Clans we are of. The plants represent the medicinal world our early relations lived in. Pictograph images are used to represent the artisans who were working on them over 1,400 years ago. 4 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

5. Christian Island Elementary SchoolGrade 8 to Grade 3, 2009 5 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

6. CEIS – Wall 1 6 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

7. Wall 1: 1of2This mural project was layed out by the students 7 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

8. Wall 1: 2of2The students took it upon themselves to layout all four walls of the gym. 8 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

9. Wall 2: 1of2 9 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

10. Wall 2: 2of2The students of Christian Island First Nations went beyond the call of duty. 10 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

11. Wall 3: 1of2This project was part of the Aboriginal Artist In the Schools Program, Ontario Arts Council (AAIS/OAC) 11 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

12. Wall 3: 2of2Wall 2 and 3 are approximately 60 feet long 12 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

13. Wall 4: 1of1Wall 1 and 4 are approximately 30 feet long. 13 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

14. What are the advantages to this project? This project can be linked to the following: medicinal plant research and science class. Animal research and social studies Art covering research, eye hand co-ordination, line drawing, layout design, painting utilizing all aspects of elements. Plus... The students get to know a little more of themself and their team peers. 14 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

15. A B Ellis Public School 2009Grade 8 to 3, AAIS/OAC (1of2) 15 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

16. 2of2Mural layout by the Artist/ 75 students per-day50 hour project 16 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

17. Huntsville Public School – 2010Grade 6 Exclusive (1of3) AAIS/OAC 17 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

18. 2of3This mural is made up of 6 panels 4ftX8ft. 18 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

19. 3of3This mural is a complement to the First Nation’s culture and an environmental statement. It was mounted just before the G8 Summit 19 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

20. Central Manitoulin Public School – 2010Students specially selected for this project from Grade 8 to Grade 2 (1of3) 20 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

21. This project was sponsored by the Rainbow District School Board 21 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

22. This project came with the support of the parents and community of Mindemoya, Manitoulin Island. 22 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

23. Espanola High School – 2010Appreciating Aboriginal Culture Class1of3 23 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

24. 2of2Those students who have artistic styles were allowed to incorporate their work into the mural 24 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

25. 3of3Ownership to the mural belongs to the students. Sponsored by the Rainbow District School Board 25 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010

26. Michael Cywink can be contacted through the following sites miizhen@hotmail.com cyfallenrock@yahoo.com 4 portfolios can be viewed on the following site: www.photoshow.com/members/michaelcywink Please contact for his Visual CV Michael is a muralist, colorist, artist, published author and curator. Band member to the Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve, Manitoulin Island 26 All Rights Reserved Copyright Michael Cywink 2010