Online School Event: Caretakers of the Land – Spring Equinox

Elder Saa’kokoto will share teachings about why the changing seasons are important and how the Spring Equinox represents a time of growth, balance, and new beginnings.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students explore ways the land contributes to First Nations and Inuit tradition and identity.

• Students learn how First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities’ express culture

Recommended for Grades 4 - 9

Padlet Link for Q&A

Bio: Saa’kokoto (Randy Bottle) is recognized and honoured as an elder among local community leaders and agencies. He originates from the Blood Tribe First nation and is from the Tall people Clan. After serving the Blood Tribe Band Council for 24 consecutive years, he has become a staple in the Calgary community. Saa’kototo’s primary goal is to promote traditional spirituality through ceremony, storytelling and sharing personal experiences. His primary work now focuses on urban aboriginal youth and helping them to better understand their identity and develop a better sense of belonging. As a fluent Blackfoot speaker, he plays a key role in preserving and passing on the language to urban aboriginal youth and the larger Blackfoot-speaking community.

A Teams link will be included in the reminder emails to follow, but it can also be found on the Eventbrite registration page under 'Access Link.'

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If you have any questions about this virtual school event, please email schoolsupportlibrarian@calgarylibrary.ca