Ella Arcand

Ella Tells A Story 2

Ella shares a story about assisting her grandson with learning Cree.

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Ella’s Teachings 2

Ella describes the vital role family and community played in passing on teachings to her, and in turn, to future generations.

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Ella’s Teachings 6

Ella describes passing on the teachings of her grandfather to her daughter.

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Ella Storytelling 1

Ella describes the importance of Wesakechak stories in teaching youth the Michif language.

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Ella’s Teachings 5

Ella tells a Wesakechak story about stealing a dogs food and the reason trees have knotholes.

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Ella’s Teachings 3

Ella speaks of the chaos following the loss of traditional teachings and traditional teachers.

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Ella’s Teachings 4

Ella shares about the wisdom the female Elders in her family possessed.

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Ella’s Teachings 1

Ella describes how connecting with relatives helped her to learn and maintain her language abilities.

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Ella Arts 4

Ella discusses the importance of sewing in her family growing up.

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Ella Arts 3

Ella shares her husband’s thoughts on their grandson and choosing a partner.

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