Folk Fest 2021

Renaming Wahkohtowin School (13:46)

Our Voices: Indigenous Languages Close to Home, Part Two

Principal Pete Chief tells the story of how the school’s name was changed from Confederation Park School to Wahkohtowin School:

  •  how the name change came about
  • what Indigenous protocols were used to determine the new name
  • how the school reflects Cree values for the entire community

Click here to view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3OWufeaRTs

When is a Weed Not a Weed: Broadleaf Plantain with Flo Lavallee (6:46)

Clinical herbalist Flo Lavallee introduces audiences to Broadleaf Plantain, a misunderstood herb with surprising medicinal and nutritional values. The video touches on making tea, cooking with the greens and seeds, harvesting protocols, and the history of this diverse perennial.

Click here to view: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IN_pz959rpA

The Northern Michif program at St. Michael Catholic School (11:41)
Our Voices: Indigenous Languages Close to Home, Part Two

Principal Cristin Dorgan Lee and Language Keeper Sandra Laliberte tell us the story of the Northern Michif program:

  • its history
  • why the program won a provincial education award
  • how the program is taught
  • how the students and community are benefitting from it
  • how the school is committed to reconciliation

Click here to view it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_s7iVw1G8g

A big thanks to SaskCulture and Saskatoon Co-op for their support of SIMFC Folkfest 2021!