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Tell Me That Story Again: The Indigenous Tradition of Oral Storytelling
An event every week that begins at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, repeating until April 25, 2018
Tell Me That Story Again: The Indigenous Tradition of Oral Storytelling
At Young People’s Theatre (YPT) we strive for a positive and lasting impact on the emotional, social, and intellectual development of young people – giving them the chance to grow into the unique and wonderful people they were born to be. The YPT Drama School is pleased to welcome Lindy Kinoshameg from Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation and Leslie McCue from Curve Lake First Nation to facilitate a series of Indigenous storytelling workshops that encompass respect, leadership and teamwork. Indigenous storytelling is deeply rooted in our connection with Mother Earth, the water, the plants, and animals. Participants will be invited to explore these themes through the telling of their own stories.
Indigenous educators Lindy and Leslie will highlight the importance of both sharing oral stories as well as showing respect and giving space to the speaker. Participants will be challenged to be active listeners as well as imaginative creators, developing their confidence, leadership and collaborative skills.
This workshop is recommended for students in in Grades 5-8. There will be three sessions of two hours each.
Facilitators: Lindy Kinoshameg
& Leslie McCue
Dates: Wednesday
4:30PM – 6:30PM
Week 1 – April 11, 2018
Week 2 – April 18, 2018
Week 3 – April 25, 2018
Fee: $100
Students: Grades: 5 – 8
Lindy Kinoshameg
A proud Odawa from the Pike clan, Lindy was raised in Wikwemikong Unceded First Nation on Manitoulin Island. Lindy has spent the last 10 years in Toronto, focusing his energy on Indigenous cultural awareness and breaking stereotypes through the arts. Always striving to practice new art-forms, this has led to a multitude of experiences: Visual arts projects, Healthy Living Program Coordinator, and Indigenous Radio Program Host, working his way up to Production Tour Manager and Event Coordinator, Indigenous Dance and cultural workshop facilitation. Lindy is now involved with Young People’s Theatre as Community Engagement Facilitator, in part due to his strong belief and push towards incorporating Indigenous values and teachings into his practice, and sharing his knowledge with others.
Leslie McCue
Leslie is a proud member of Mississaugas of Curve Lake First Nation. An arts administrator, artist, performer and educator who over the years has fought for Indigenous rights by breaking stereotypes and raising cultural awareness, her work is driven by her past, her passion to educate and the motivation to empower others. Leslie is currently the General Manager for Paprika Festival, the Administrator for Chocolate Woman Collective, and the Coordinator for the Royal Ontario Museum Youth Cabinet. Leslie is excited to be a Resident Artist Educator for YPT this season. Leslie currently sits on the Indigenous Advisory Circle at the Royal Ontario Museum and freelances for various organizations in arts administration, facilitation, project coordination and curation. Leslie has been invited by Theatre Direct to conceive and curate a week of Indigenous arts and learning-focused programming for children and their families for WeeFestival 2018. www.lesliemccue.com