This is an archived event from Culture Days 2021.
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Hoop Dancing & 7 Teachings with Granny Willow
In-person
Dance History & heritage Kids Performance Physical activity & movementDate and time
Location
Flin Flon Community Centre
2 North Avenue
Flin Flon, MB
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Learn about this beautiful form of dance with Metis Hoop Dance instructor Kelleen Blouin. Kelleen used the 7 grandfather teachings and engages children through stories, puppets, light up hoops and more!
Granny Willow & Everest tell the story of the 7 Teachings.
Everest introduces his puppet friends showing us how to live our best life - wolf symbolizes humility, bear-courage, beaver-wisdom, Buffalo-respect, Sabe (Sasquatch) - honesty, eagle-love, turtle-truth.
Granny willow tells the story of the circle of life using light up hoops in the dark, every hoop formation has a meaning. The story unfolds to explain how we are all connected on this earth & we have a purpose.
Organizer
Flin Flon Arts Council and Nemehitowak Hoop Troupe
The Flin Flon Arts Council is a not-for-profit organization that strives to support art in the north and northern artists. The FFAC has proudly enjoyed being part of Culture Days since its inception.