Kind to Grade 2. In Indigenous cultures, oral storytelling is a traditional method of sharing knowledge from generation to generation. Experience some Indigenous stories together with Melissa Worme.
This program is being presented by Regina Public Library, in partnership with Regina Public Schools and Regina Catholic Schools to celebrate Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month.
The program will be conducted through Zoom. At least one hour prior to the program, we will send you an email with the Zoom meeting ID. Please ensure that you have Zoom installed on your device or computer. If you don't have a library card, please visit https://www.reginalibrary.ca/register to register for one.
Melissa Worme is a gifted performance artist from the Kawacatoose First Nation in Saskatchewan. She has achieved accreditations in theatre from the newly designated Gordon Tootoosis Nikaniwin Theatre Company and the Nightwind Theatre. Melissa is a respected Nehiyaw (Plains Cree) woman within her family and community. Her strong traditional values are cemented within her and assist in the teaching of her own children that she is proudly raising in traditional First Nation culture. Melissa has gained recognition for her talents as a singer, bead worker, Regalia designer and seamstress. Melissa is also an active Fancy Shawl Dancer. As a proud First Nations member of society, she will continue to build her talents and teachings of her culture so that she may serve her children, family and community and carry on the traditions of her ancestors proudly.
AGE GROUP: | Children |
EVENT TYPE: | School Support | Learn and Personal Interest | Indigenous |
TAGS: | Storytimes |
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