Grades 4 –
6:
Through the spoken word, Ojibway Storyteller will
share with your students the origins of how the
First Nations arrived here upon Turtle Island. The
history of the First Nations and the First European
Contact will also be shared in a unique, Hands-on,
presentation brought directly into the classroom or
gym!
“When the Europeans arrived here, they had a
different view of the world as compared to First
Nations People. The Iroquoian (Haudenosaunee) and
the Ojibway (Anishinabae) looked drastically
different…”Teachings,
Aaron Bell, European Arrival
Time: 60
minutes
Participant Maximum: 45 students
For
a more historical and in-depth presentation, a two
hour presentation is also offered. The Creation
Story of the Iroquois as well as the history of the
American Revolution through to the War of 1812 will
be shared through story’s and historical references
as seen through First Nations eyes. The Origin of
the Six Nations Confederacy will be shared through
an artistic as well as dramatic presentation using
hands-on materials!
“Joseph Brant was not a recognized “Chief” of the
Confederacy; he was, however, an eloquent speaker,
educated in the ways of the British as well as the
Iroquois. One of the main reasons that we are
Canadian today, is mainly because of the Iroquoian
participation within the American Revolution and the
War of 1812…”
Teachings, Aaron Bell, American Revolution
Time: 120
minutes
Participant Maximum: 60 students
Recommended Craft Workshop: Dreamcatcher
Time: 120 minutes
Circle of Life Keychain Time: 45 minutes
* Depending on how many participants
Grades 7 – 8:
At
this age, teachings of moral responsibility,
friendship, self-confidence and respect are shared
through an entertaining performance involving
audience participation, hands-on materials, craft
workshops and storytelling. Using association,
drama and personal experience, Ojibway Storyteller
will bring the teachings of yesterday into
perspective for our youth of today.
“The
young men didn’t know how to communicate with the
young women for they were too different creatures.
They both wanted to speak, but didn’t know the right
voice to use. So they relied upon what was given to
them…”
First Man, First Woman, Haida Nation, British
Columbia
Time: 60
minutes
Participant Maximum: 60 students
Recommended Craft Workshop: Choker
Necklace: Time: 60 minutes
Dreamcatcher: Time: 120
minutes
* Depending on how many participants
Grades
9 – 12;
This
is the age of understanding and growth for your
youth. Our youth will be learning who they are and
what they choose to do with their lives during this
time. Teachings of responsibility, self-discipline
and self-awareness will be shared through an
interactive presentation useful for drama, physical
education, geography, history and written word.
Through storytelling, imagination and personal
experience, Ojibway Storyteller can share the
necessary teachings and gifts that our future
leaders will rely upon in a healthy, humourous and
educational way!
Teachings of Art, Politics and Environment will be
shared through hands-on materials, storytelling,
audience participation and drama.
“The artwork and symbolism within the First Nations
is all based around history of family and story’s.
Everything can be shown through the eyes of the
person viewing the piece of artwork. Politics,
government and family are all a part of an ever
widening circle that encompasses us all…”
Teachings, Aaron Bell
Recommended
Craft Workshop: Two Row Bracelet Time: 45
minutes
Choker Necklace Time: 60 minutes
Dreamcatcher Time: 120 minutes
* Depending on how many participants
Time:
60 minutes
Participant Maximum: 80 students
Aaron Bell, Ojibway Storyteller can arrive in full regalia or without
at the request of the venue (client). A question and
answer period is also a must for any age!
Other topics
Post-Secondary and Organizations;
Native Sensitivity Training
Native Spirituality
Aaron Bell, Ojibway Storyteller has performed and
shared his gifts with many different venues and
organizations over the past fifteen years. In an
engaging and entertaining performance (lecture),
Ojibway Storyteller will weave the teachings of the
past into an inspiring and enlightening view of how
First Nations people look at the world around them.
From the Oka Crisis to just watching grasshoppers,
this presentation is magical in its entirety.
Through the use of voice, drama, association and
just plain humour, Ojibway Storyteller shares his
gifts and experience in a presentation that not only
educates, but creates a different outlook on life
for the audience. For a better understanding of what
Ojibway Storyteller can share with you, please
learn about our workshops |