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Metis Roogaroo Stories with Leah Dorion for Grades 4-8

Grades 4 to 8. Author Leah Dorion will share Metis Roogaroos stories and other stories. By sharing Metis stories, we preserve a vital piece of Metis culture for future generations.

The Metis Roogaroo Stories storytelling sessions was inspired by the Métis Roogaroo and Superstition Stories - a compilation of stories from members and friends of Gabriel Dumont Local 11, a Métis Local in Saskatoon. Many Metis have grown up with Roogaroo and superstition stories. Storytelling is essential to the Metis people, a traditional method of sharing knowledge from generation to generation. 

This program is being presented to acknowledge Metis history, culture and traditions.

The program will be conducted through Zoom. At least one hour prior to the program, we will send you an email with the Zoom meeting ID. Please ensure that you have Zoom installed on your device or computer. If you don't have a library card, please visit https://www.reginalibrary.ca/register to register for one.

Presenter Information:

LEAH DORION

Leah Dorion is an interdisciplinary Métis artist raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. A teacher, painter, filmmaker and published writer, Leah views her Métis heritage as providing her with a unique bridge for knowledge between all people. Her paintings honour the spiritual strength of Indigenous women and the sacred feminine. Leah believes that women play a key role in passing on vital knowledge for all of humanity which is deeply reflected in her artistic practice. She believes women are the first teachers to the next generation.

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