The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning is excited to partner with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Summer Youth Program to offer a free virtual Métis Cultural Workshop on Storytelling.
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The MNO Summer Youth Program provides free, online, scheduled workshops over Zoom which give people of all ages the opportunity to engage with Métis culture and history through facilitated activities such as music, dance, decorative arts and games.
Métis Cultural Workshop: Storytelling
Stories have been a large part of Métis tradition. Workshop attendees will be able to hear and discuss stories about Métis culture. Participants will receive Zoom details upon registration.
Suggested books and resources include:
• Tiny Voyageur by Rebekah Wilson
• The Story of the Tamarack by Tobias Clarke
• The Red Sash by Jean A. Pendziwol
• Andrea’s Fiddle by Blaine Klippenstein
• My First Métis Lobstick by Leah Dorion
• Métis songs
Material List:
1. Something to draw with (e.g. markers, pencil crayons, or pencils)
2. A blank piece of paper to draw on
How can you join a virtual workshop?
1. Register via Eventbrite. Registered students will receive a Zoom ID and Password to join the class.
2. Set up a free Zoom account. https://zoom.us/ 3. Check the supply list and ensure you have the required materials for the workshop.
4. Get comfortable at home and set up your workshop station in advance.
5. Log onto Zoom, enter the ID Code and Password, and join the class right on time.
6. When you arrive, your microphone will be muted. This is to avoid distraction from the sounds coming from everyone's homes. When you want to speak, please unmute yourself and talk. Just remember to put yourself back on mute again when you are done speaking. We want to save the audio quality for the instructor.
7. Enjoy the workshop, learn about Métis Storytelling, and ask questions.
