Throughout the month of February, indigenous stories will be told in various forms across the country.
Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal PeoplesInc. (LSSAP) has been hosting tribal legend to run for 20 years. The project aims to support and promote First Nations, Métis and Inuit oral storytelling traditions and celebrate the history, language and culture in Saskatchewan.
February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month
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“For Native people, storytelling is a gift and a very old practice that the people have taken for granted,” said Jessica Genroux, LSSAP SAS project coordinator.
“Storytelling is fundamental to the teachings, ceremonies and way of life of Indigenous peoples…. They are deeply related to who we are because they are an important component of Indigenous identity.
one of many My country One of the storytellers LSSAP will introduce throughout the month is Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, where storytelling was practiced in his home growing up.
“We are stepping into a time where people are evolving in understanding us and are open to wanting to be understood,” said Austin Ahenkawe. “A lot of healing needs to be done through storytelling.”
Ahenkawe, who calls himself “The Noble Savage” on stage, will produce a narrative poem on the subject of residential schools. The poet hopes people can take away the importance of indigenous storytelling throughout the month.
“Stories (are) what really helped our people get to the olden times,” Ahenkawe said. “So, it’s really cool to draw people together and it’s a really beautiful way to connect people while doing it.”
Not only is LSSAP hosting events across the province, but school divisions and organizations such as the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) will also be honoring the sacredness of Indigenous storytelling.
According to a release, RSM is launching a second video series that was developed in partnership with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation and features senior Hazel Dixon.
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Dixon has recorded a number of new Indigenous stories to share with people across the province via social media platforms.
Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a statement: “By popular demand, these stories by Elder Hazel Dixon provide a unique look at the world around us by exploring our relationships with each other and the plants and animals that live on our planet. provides perspective.” release.
“These videos help the museum share Indigenous culture with a larger audience through oral history and imaginative storytelling.”
To find a list of Indigenous storytelling events, check out the LSSAP and RSM websites.
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