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Ella talks about the regional diversity in moccasin styles.
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Ella Identity 1 (Language makes you rich)
Ella explains how enriching learning a language can be.
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Esther, Francis, and Ella ponder the correct terms for the different materials used in making moccasins.
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Ella describes the importance of understanding a story’s meaning to gain a lesson in life.
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Ella explains the importance of Wesakechak stories.
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Ella Arcand’s ceremonial name is Woman – given by her grandfather on father’s side who was from Alexander – Kipohtakaw and called Letander. Her mother and grandmother are from Munto Sakahikan – Lac Ste. Anne […]
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Ella shares a teaching about helping Métis youth, drawing on teachings she received in guiding her actions.
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Ella shares her grandfather’s teachings about children and easing pain.
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Ella describes the importance of music in the community of Alexander.