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Cree Language and Culture Program Resources

ᑕᐣᓯ ᓀᑐᑎᒼᒪᐠ ᐅᑕ ᐅᐟᒉ ᓀᐃᔪ ᑭᐢᑫᓇᒪᑭᐃᐧᐣ ᐅᐃᐧᑕᒪᑕ ᐅᒪ ᑫᑲᐧᐩ ᑕᑐ ᑫᑐᐊᐧᓯᒼᐢᓴᐠ ᐁᐃᐧᑭᐢᑫᓇᒪᑯᑕᐧ०

Hello from the Cree Language and Culture program! We are pleased to share a sample of the extensive number of resources the Little Red River Board of Education has developed.

Issue 15

October 10, 2025

Respecting the Land

In these resources, learners listen to Elder Steven Auger as he shares teachings on respecting the land and the four elements (air, water, fire, and land). Learners also participate in a community clean-up and make a pledge to Mother Earth.
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Respecting the Land

In these resources, learners listen to Elder Steven Auger as he shares teachings on respecting the land and the four elements (air, water, fire, and land). Learners relate what they learn to a Four Elements teaching passed down by Clifford Ribbonleg. Learners discuss what it means to be caretakers of the land, identify ways to respect the Four Elements, participate in a community clean-up, and make a pledge to Mother Earth.
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Teadance Drum and Protocols

In these resources, learners listen to community members share about their connection to drumming and the Teadance in Little Red River Cree Nation.
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Drum Making

In these resources, learners listen as Elder Leon Nanooch shares teachings on drums and how they are made. Learners also watch Knowledge Keeper Bruce Loonskin and Johnny Seeseequon make a drum and handle. They reflect on and discuss the importance of drumming in Teadances, handgames, and ceremonies.
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