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Youth-Elder Story Project 2017
Hello! Bonjour! Kwe!
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The YOUTH - ELDER STORY PROJECT 2017, sponsored by the Wakefield Writers Festival des écrivains La Pêche, invites youth ages 12-17 to come out and participate in this new event!
This is an opportunity for local anglophone, francophone and Indigenous youth to connect with artists and elders from each cultural group and create new works to present to the community. |
WHAT IS AN ELDER? An elder is someone who has gained knowledge and wisdom through their life experiences and beliefs. The elders in this project, who are not necessarily “old” people, will share their experiences through the art of storytelling. |
WHAT EVENTS ARE COMING UP? Starting in August and going through the fall of 2017, you can participate in three events: the STORYTELLING TENT, a 2-day YOUTH STORY SYMPOSIUM and a STORY SHARING GALA. All events are free.
Throughout the process, youth registrants will create a new work either on their own or with a group. It can be a story or poem, a piece of artwork, a song, a dramatic skit—whatever comes to mind—which, if desired, they will share with the community at the closing Story Sharing Gala.
Throughout the process, youth registrants will create a new work either on their own or with a group. It can be a story or poem, a piece of artwork, a song, a dramatic skit—whatever comes to mind—which, if desired, they will share with the community at the closing Story Sharing Gala.
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STORYTELLING TENT Sat., Aug. 26, 2017, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, FREE Wakefield Farmer’s Market, Centre Wakefield La Pêche Come and break bread together. Listen to an elder’s story, ask questions, explore ideas and discover different viewpoints. All ages welcome! |
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YOUTH STORY SYMPOSIUM DAY 1: Sat., Sept, 30, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (lunch included) DAY 2: Sun., Oct. 1, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (snack included) Centre Wakefield La Pêche, The WAY lounge FREE, but must register by Sat., Sept. 23, 2017 To register: 819-459-3580 or youthstorysymposium@gmail.com Local elders/artists share stories and perspectives with youth participants who are inspired and supported to create new works. A mentor—such as a local storyteller, writer or artist—will be on hand to help. These new pieces will be presented to the community at the Story Sharing Gala later in the fall. |
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STORY SHARING GALA (Date and location to be determined.) |
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We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you! Merci! Meegwetch!
Thank you! Merci! Meegwetch!
Co-coordinators: Christina Moore & Linda Vanderlee
819-459-3580 / youthstorysymposium@gmail.com
819-459-3580 / youthstorysymposium@gmail.com
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This project is carried out with financial support of The Government of Quebec and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais within the framework of the Cultural Development Agreement.
Together ~ Ensemble ~ Mamwi
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