The Alternative Programs at St. Albert Adult Learning Centre PEACE and U-Turn were given the opportunity to attend Place des Arts this Treaty Week to witness Debwewin Play. Debwewin is an Anishinaabe word for ‘speaking the truth’ and that is exactly what the play was about. The students learned about Canada’s true history through monologues, dances, songs and mixed-media art. It was an experiential learning opportunity that will not be forgotten.
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Local Indigenous Artist Visits St. Anne School
Jessica Somers, Indigenous visual artist from Focal Point Artistry facilitated a full day of learning about wampum belt with students in honour of Treaty Recognition Week. Along with the support from Ms. Carissa, the Indigenous Support Worker, students had the opportunity to learn about the history and significance of the wampum belt and paint their own wampum stories on a canvas. Jessica ended the day by leading the students through a smudging ceremony and a closing drumming song.
