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Canada School: History and Teachings of Indigenous Mi'kmaq People
Canada School session exploring the 7 Sacred Teachings with stories, song, and poetry - presented by Julie Pellissier-Lush
When and where
Date and time
Location
Online
About this event
Presenter
Guest presenter is Julie Pellissier- Lush, Knowledge Keeper for L'nuey, Poet Laureate for the Province Of PEI, Director of the Mi'kmaq Heritage Actors
Julie Pellissier-Lush is an actress, knowledge keeper, storyteller, and bestselling author of My Mi’Kmaq Mother. She is the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for PEI, recipient of the Queen's jubilee medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Senators 150 metal. Julie helped to script the play ‘Mi’kmaq Legends’, performed now for the last 12 years. Her hope is to preserve and share her rich and beautiful Mi'kmaq history and culture. Julie lives in PEI with her husband Rick, her five children, and her Granddaughter Miah.
Topics will include:
- The 7 Sacred Teachings
- Mi'kmaq Crafts
- Residential School
- MMIWG2S
Date: Thursday, December 8th, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00pm
Location: Online Zoom
Language Requirement: CLB 3+