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Knowing Ourself First Before We Go Ahead -Traditional Knowledge Holder Darlene Kappo

Traditional Knowledge Holder Darlene Kappo shares her views on teaching Woodland Cree, the language of her community, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, AB. She talks about how language and culture are inseparable because language is the basis of her culture. Among many things, she discusses differences between Cree dialects and how direct experiences and time are […]

Traditional Knowledge Holder Darlene Kappo shares her views on teaching Woodland Cree, the language of her community, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, AB. She talks about how language and culture are inseparable because language is the basis of her culture. Among many things, she discusses differences between Cree dialects and how direct experiences and time are needed to pass on cultural knowledge and immerse oneself in and learn one’s language.