This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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My Little Ogichidaa: A Special Reading and Craft
In-person
Craft Indigenous Kids Storytelling Truth and ReconciliationDate and time
Location
Barrie South Simcoe Metis council Office
1401 64 Cedar Pointe Dr.
Barrie, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Ogichidaa means Warrior in Anishinaabemowin. Join podcast producer Samantha Loney for a special reading of My Little Ogichidaa by Willie Poll.
As children listen to the story, they will be asked to think about what type of future they would like for the next generation of Indigenous youth. They will illustrate their ideas in a 'belly' of an Indigenous mother and share their ideas with each other.
This event is suitable for children aged 4 - 12. (Parents must accompany children and stay for the entire event.)
Snacks and gifts will be provided to all participants.
Organizer
Samantha Loney
Samantha Loney is currently a journalist with Simcoe Community Media and the host of the
Travelling Metis podcast. She has previously worked with Indigenous 150+ and Credo
Interactive to produce podcasts and multimedia content.
Samantha is Metis with Algonquin heritage from the Laronde-Sauvage family line and grew up in Barrie, Ontario. Growing up disconnected from her Indigenous culture and community,
Samantha’s work explores her reconnection to community and identity. She continues to pass down knowledge and encourage youth to engage in culture through the Metis and Me Program.
Her work has screened at the Vancouver International Film festival, Weengushk International
Film Festival, Acimowin Film Festival and Maroiland in New Zealand.
This event is part of a hub:
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