Francis Dumais

Francis Dumais Storytelling 1

Francis describes the loss of respect for Elders and the current need to regain it.

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Francis Dumais’ Teachings 1

Francis contemplates a future without Elders and how youth will live without teachings to guide them.

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Francis Introducing Elders

Francis Dumais describes growing up in a large family in Pierceland, Saskatchewan, then Kehewin when they had treaty and now living as Métis/half-breed in Bonnyville. He has many children and grandchildren and lives well.

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Francis Dumais Electronics 2

Francis explains how some technology is distracting Indigenous youth from receiving traditional teachings for the future.

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Francis Dumais Electronics 1

Francis describes the dependency new generations of Indigenous peoples have on technology.

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Francis Dances 1 (Metis Must Dance)

Francis explains the importance of music and dancing to Métis people.

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Francis Political 1

Francis remembers the food that the Métis and Indigenous peoples shared, and the treaty that divided the peoples into two.

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