This title expires February 28th, 2025

Subject(s): Arts, Canadian History, Canadian Social Issues, Canadian Social Studies, Documentary, Environmental Studies, First Nations Studies, History, Indigenous Issues, Indigenous Peoples, Science, Social Sciences, Social Studies
Grade Level: 9 - 12, Post Secondary, Adult

A group of Cree Nation teenagers, part of a special James Bay Eeyou High School program, learn traditional crafts and environmental practices, developing their sense of belonging to their culture and community in Northern Quebec. The elders are important in keeping traditions and language alive. While they teach teens the skill of making snowshoes, they also talk about their life experiences and philosophies.

Cree narration with English subtitles.

Running Time: 5:39 Country of Origin: Canada

Producer: Wapikoni Mobile Copyright Date: 2019 Language: English

1. Our Elders: The Wapikoni Indigenous Filmmakers Collection  5:39
   A group of Cree Nation teenagers, part of a special James Bay...
   A group of Cree Nation teenagers, part of a special James Bay Eeyou High School program, learn traditional crafts and environmental practices, developing their sense of belonging to their culture and community in Northern Quebec. The elders are important in keeping traditions and language alive. While they teach teens the skill of making snowshoes, they also talk about their life experiences and philosophies.