Annette Nieukerk
Annette Nieukerk - Visual Artist and Theatrical Designer. Annette is a lifelong learner, educator and artist.
She has taught students from kindergarten through university - with the majority of those years being spent teaching art at a High School in Lethbridge, AB.
Annette has also taught theatrical design and stagecraft classes at the University of Lethbridge. With a strong background in visual art - specifically drawing and painting - and in theatre design, Annette now free lances as a designer and continues to explore her own work. She is currently residing in Vancouver where she often has her work displayed in contemporary art shows.
Kids Books (3)
Synopsis:
Sierra and Blue tells the story of a young girl and boy who go to live with their grandparents on the Blood Reserve when their parents are killed in a car accident.
The Blackfoot language focus for this book is family and relationships.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
This book is the first book in the Sierra and Blue series.
Includes some Blackfoot words. A glossary for the words is included at the back of the book.
Additional Information
32 pages plus cover | 8.5" x 10"
Synopsis:
In Sierra and Blue Go to Town, the children travel to Lethbridge with their grandparents for the day and take part in many fun and healthy activities like visiting the library and going to the local pool.
The Blackfoot language focus for this book is foods.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
This book is the second book in the Sierra and Blue series.
Includes a Blackfoot Glossary and information on the Blackfoot Alphabet at the back of the book.
Additional Information
34 pages plus cover | 8.5" x 10"
Synopsis:
In Sierra and Blue Go to Visit their Cousins, the children go to visit their cousins at their home near Old Agency in a different area of the Blood Reserve. The children play with their cousins and enjoy a meal with their family and friends.
The Blackfoot language focus for this book is animals.
The stories incorporate some English and Blackfoot words. There is also a pronunciation guide included in the last pages of each book.
Each of the unique images in the Sierra and Blue series are painted in acrylic on canvas and depict a realistic portrait of the character and beauty of Southern Alberta.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
This book is the third book in the Sierra and Blue series.
Includes a Blackfoot Glossary at the back of the book.
Additional Information
38 pages plus cover | 8.5" x 10"
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