Local Histories

In these resources, Elders from John D’Or Prairie and Fox Lake share stories and memories about growing up and living in the communities.

Grade Range: 7–12

Storytelling: Moose Hunting in John D’Or Prairie

See pictures from a video in which Elder Celestan Nanooch shares a story in Woodland Cree about his experiences hunting moose near John D’Or Prairie.

Storytelling: Growing Up in John D’Or Prairie

See pictures from a video in which Elder Jimmy Metsikassis shares stories in Woodland Cree about hunting, growing up, and living off the land near John D’Or Prairie.

Storytelling: The Origins of John D’Or Prairie

See pictures from a video in which Elder Steven Auger shares stories in Woodland Cree about his family and the origins of settlement at John D’Or Prairie.

Storytelling: Life in the Early Days of John D’Or Prairie

See pictures from a video in which Elder Louisa Nanooch shares stories in Woodland Cree about growing up during the early days of settlement in John D’Or Prairie.

Storytelling: Midwives, Doulas, and Babies

See pictures from a video in which Elder Julienne Nanooch shares a story in Woodland Cree about how women in the community come together to support one another during childbirth on the land.

Storytelling: Childhood on the Land and in Fox Lake

See pictures from a video in which Elder Julienne Nanooch shares stories in Woodland Cree about growing up during the early days of settlement in Fox Lake.