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Perry McLeod-Shabogesic – The Storyteller

Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of Nipissing First Nations talks about his journey with both learning and teaching traditional knowledge. Through a short interview, he explains the importance of understanding who we (Indigenous peoples) are and where we came from. Not only does he discuss the importance and emergence of experiential education but he shares his own knowledge […]

Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of Nipissing First Nations talks about his journey with both learning and teaching traditional knowledge. Through a short interview, he explains the importance of understanding who we (Indigenous peoples) are and where we came from. Not only does he discuss the importance and emergence of experiential education but he shares his own knowledge of how he displays Indigenous education. Perry is also known by his Anishinaabe name, Anzoked, which translates to Storyteller. Showcased in his audio interview he tells his rendition of the most important story every person should know.

Translation Project for Circle of Life Series

Janine Landry speaks with Shy-Anne Bartlett, an Ojibwe teacher for the Superior Greenstone Board, about her role in a translation project for the Nelson Education, Circle of Life series. In this project, the emphasis is on translating the series of books into the local dialect by community language holders.

Janine Landry speaks with Shy-Anne Bartlett, an Ojibwe teacher for the Superior Greenstone Board, about her role in a translation project for the Nelson Education, Circle of Life series. In this project, the emphasis is on translating the series of books into the local dialect by community language holders.

Neecheewam Inc., Resources for Children and Youth

Neecheewam Inc. strives to cultivate life skills through the development of relationships and culturally appropriate teachings.

Neecheewam Inc. strives to cultivate life skills through the development of relationships and culturally appropriate teachings.

Math camp: An atmosphere of respect

The program, offered by University of Winnipeg, creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous and new-comer students from the neighbourhood who have never been on campus. It offers topics such as every-day math skills, Indigenous astronomy, traditional knowledge, and language through practical exercises, story-telling, and song. A star blanket mural was painted on the Helen Betty […]

The program, offered by University of Winnipeg, creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous and new-comer students from the neighbourhood who have never been on campus. It offers topics such as every-day math skills, Indigenous astronomy, traditional knowledge, and language through practical exercises, story-telling, and song. A star blanket mural was painted on the Helen Betty Osborne Building to honour and commemorate the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people.

M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre

Glenn Trivett, Cultural Resource Coordinator for M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre discusses his three-evening course offered to mainly non-Indigenous people as a way of teaching the history that is not in textbooks, and getting people to think about their role in reconciliation, using skills and relationships to move forward together. https://mwikwedong.com/

Glenn Trivett, Cultural Resource Coordinator for M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre discusses his three-evening course offered to mainly non-Indigenous people as a way of teaching the history that is not in textbooks, and getting people to think about their role in reconciliation, using skills and relationships to move forward together.

https://mwikwedong.com/

Desire Mitchell – Miigwannanze Drum Group

Desire is a Social Worker at East View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She holds a drum group for students in JK to Grade 8 at her school during Friday recess. She incorporates cultural teachings and ceremony and invites Elders to share their knowledge and speak with the students. They perform at the […]

Desire is a Social Worker at East View Public School in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. She holds a drum group for students in JK to Grade 8 at her school during Friday recess. She incorporates cultural teachings and ceremony and invites Elders to share their knowledge and speak with the students. They perform at the school and at various gatherings in the community.

Isaac Murdoch – Connecting To Land

Isaac is a storyteller, artist and traditional knowledge holder who talks about the importance of connecting to the land. He talks about Nimkii Aazhibikong, a land-based camp to teach people about their culture, their language, and their connection to the land. For more information, see the website: http://onamancollective.com/research/. Also, see the article: http://muskratmagazine.com/introducing-nimkii-aazhabikong-culture-camp-forever/. You can […]

Isaac is a storyteller, artist and traditional knowledge holder who talks about the importance of connecting to the land. He talks about Nimkii Aazhibikong, a land-based camp to teach people about their culture, their language, and their connection to the land. For more information, see the website: http://onamancollective.com/research/. Also, see the article: http://muskratmagazine.com/introducing-nimkii-aazhabikong-culture-camp-forever/. You can also visit their Facebook page: Nimkii Aazhibikong.

Quinn Meawasige – Indigenous Knowledge and the Academy

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.