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in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In this session, students can learn teepee teachings
that are believed to be the core values that the Cree people utilized to raise their
children, with each pole having its own teaching, coming together to represent a
system of support and unity. The teepee can be used as a metaphor for women and
their strength and comfort.
Teepee Teachings
Jasmyn Albert
Jasmyn Albert is a Plains Cree/Métis woman and educator living
Jasmyn also offers Star Blanket Teachings and Red Dress Pin Fully Beaded on p.30.
Check out Jasmyn's
Create To Learn
Video Tutorials!
Learn about the teachings of the
Nehiyaw teepee in this 3-part series.
More than a structure, the teepee
reflects balance, respect, and
connection to land, spirit, and family—
offering wisdom on harmony, unity,
and tradition.
create to learn
the origin of Day and Night! Drawing from his rich cultural background and
storytelling expertise, Jamesie guides participants through the creation story of light
and dark. Blending language, story, and music - students play with Inuktitut
vocabulary, art, and cosmology then try their hand at the short Inuktitut song
"Ullakkut!" (Good Morning!).
Day and Night
Jamesie Fournier
Join Inuit author Jamesie Fournier for a traditional Inuit story exploring
Jamesie also offers Author Talk: Kiviuq and The Bee People - Language, Story, & Art!
