We were so lucky to have Kookum Violet (Elder Violet Poitras from Paul First Nation) and our wonderful Indigenous Education Facilitator Ms. Leanne spend time with our class on Thursday! We read a special story together about a First Nations family, the often sacred significance of braids and hair in Indigenous culture, and the importance of kindness in Indigenous worldviews. Kookum Violet shared with us about the value of appreciating our loved ones and telling them we love them, how we need to take care of Mother Earth, about her childhood growing up in a First Nations family, and the challenges of going to school without her family when she was eight-years-old. We learned some important words in Cree and Stoney which the class really enjoyed. The students were absolutely thrilled to spend time with Kookum Violet, and found it very meaningful to learn from her perspective and wisdom. It was such a special visit!
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Mrs. BarkerMrs. Barker is a grade three teacher at Millgrove School. She loves science and reading, and lives in a little brick house with Mr. Barker and her kids Jack and Ellie. Archive
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