Description

Canadian Museum of History (Musée Canadian de l'Histoire. Story telling The art of Knowledge (Algonquin, Mi'kmaq, Inuvialuit, Abenaki, Métis-Cree, Nisga'a) The First Peoples of Canada recognize certain members of their communities for their ability as storytellers. The skillful art of storytelling is passed down from one generation to another by chosen, recognized or herediatary storytellers. Some stories are shared at certain tmes of the year, in designated areas and on special occasions. As well, parents, family members and Elders share their knowledge with the younger generations in the course of their daily activities. The stories we want to share with you here are from the Innuvialuit, the Algonquin, the Métis and Cree, the Nisga'a, the Abenaki and the Mi'kmaq. They are told through movement, song and dance, using symbols and imagination. They teach us about the origin of sacred objects and ceremonies, and our relationship to the animals, plants, rokcs and each other. This exhibit is a project of the interns in the Aboriiginal Training Programme in Museum Practices of the Canadian Museum of civilization.