TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Saturday, June 25th & Sunday, June 26th
With the support of Know History, Traditional Knowledge foster appreciation and understanding of Canada’s rich and diverse Indigenous culture and heritage. Join us at Mādahòkì Farm to enjoy author storytellings as well as demonstrations of quillwork and canoe-building!
VIRTUAL OFFICIAL OPENING CEREMONY - ELDER'S WELCOME BY ANNIE SMITH ST-GEORGES
AUTHOR'S READINGS
Saturday 25th June & Sunday 26th June
Stay tuned for details on the book and author.
Darcy is Ojibwe and Dakota. He has been raising and caring for Ojibwe horses for the past decade to help preserve the breed and the tradition of symbiotic interaction with the Ojibwe people. Runs with the Stars is his debut book, written alongside award-winning children’s author and freelance writer Heather M. O’Connor and illustrated by Lenny Lishchenko.
Michael is a storyteller and children’s writer. His love of storytelling began after he pleaded with his grandmother every night to tell him a story and she eventually gave in. Her stories were passed down to Michael’s children after realizing that there was little written about life in the Arctic. He has authored 12 children’s books, which have been published in French, Korean, Japanese and Braille.
Stay tuned for details on the book and author.
Darcy is Ojibwe and Dakota. He has been raising and caring for Ojibwe horses for the past decade to help preserve the breed and the tradition of symbiotic interaction with the Ojibwe people. Runs with the Stars is his debut book, written alongside award-winning children’s author and freelance writer Heather M. O’Connor and illustrated by Lenny Lishchenko.
Michael is a storyteller and children’s writer. His love of storytelling began after he pleaded with his grandmother every night to tell him a story and she eventually gave in. Her stories were passed down to Michael’s children after realizing that there was little written about life in the Arctic. He has authored 12 children’s books, which have been published in French, Korean, Japanese and Braille.
INTERACTIVE ARTISTS STATIONS & WORKSHOPS
ONGOING: Saturday 25th June : 10AM – 7PM | Sunday 26th June: 10AM – 5PM
Craft a beautiful Inuit Sealskin keychain with Inuk artist Carissa Metcalfe-Coe.
Pre-registration required. Click here to register.
This workshop is designed to teach classic hand sewing techniques in beading and leatherwork. Participants will learn the art of puckered toe moccasin-making from skilled Indigenous artisan and Storyboot School instructor Trip Charbs. Trip will guide you through the steps of creating moccasins by hand including pattern-making, beadwork, design, construction and care for your finished product.
Birch bark biting is a traditional Cree art. The art form is done by separating thin pieces of birch bark and folding the bark many times. Then the artist places it between their teeth and bites down on the bark. The bark is rotated several times to create the artwork.
Create beautiful prints using natural objects like leaves, flowers, feathers and other items found in nature.
Birch bark biting is a traditional Cree art. The art form is done by separating thin pieces of birch bark and folding the bark many times. Then the artist places it between their teeth and bites down on the bark. The bark is rotated several times to create the artwork.
