This is an archived event from Culture Days 2024.
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The Beauty of the Culture; Stories of My Ancestor Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Chief Poundmaker)
In-person
Indigenous Storytelling Truth and Reconciliation Youth & teens CraftDate and time
Location
Arts & Culture Centre
219 Main Street
Climax, SK
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
About
Angela Morrow will speak about her ancestor Pitikwahanapiwiyin (Chief Poundmaker) who is a central figure in Indigenous history. Participants will be able to try bannock and interact with drum music. Angela will bring a collection of items to show and share the significance and history of, including arrowheads, sweetgrass, beading, a ribbon skirt and dreamcatchers.
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with traditional Items and understand some of the traditional practices of Poundmaker Cree Nation developing deeper understanding and appreciation of Chief Poundmaker’s advocacy and his role as peacemaker in Treaty 6
Organizer
Art & Culture Centre/Climax Community Museum
Climax Community Museum (CCM) is a non-profit cultural educational resource dedicated to enhancing equity and including access & creative educational opportunities for all, which operates 3 sites: the museum, the Historical Machinery Annex, and the Art & Culture Centre (ACC). Museum is open seasonally and by appointment. The ACC hosts special events, workshops, exhibitions year round.