The Metis Roogaroo Stories storytelling se ssions was inspired by the Mé\;tis Roogaroo and Superstition Stories - a compilation of stories from members and friends of Gabriel Dumont Loc al 11\, a Mé\;tis Local in Saskatoon. Many Metis have grown up with Roogaroo and superstition stories. Storytelling is essential to the Metis people\, a traditional method of sharing knowledge from generation to gene ration. \;
\nThis program is being presented to acknowledge Meti s history\, culture and traditions.
\n\nThe program w ill be conducted through Zoom. At least one hour prior to the pro gram\, we will send you an email with the Zoom meeting ID. Please ensure t hat you have Zoom installed on your device or computer. If you don't have a library card\, please visit https://www.reginalibrary.ca/register to register for one.
\nPresenter Information \;WILFRED BURTON
\ nWilfred Burton\, a proud Michif\, grew up in the Midnight Lake are a of Saskatchewan. He was an elementary teacher\, university instructor an d literacy coordinator for over 30 years. He is currently retired and spen ds his time with his cat Leo. He enjoys writing\, reading\, gardening\, be ading\, rug hooking and doing lots of volunteer work in the community incl uding his Mé\;tis Local\, Gabriel Dumont Local #11. He is an award w inning published author of several Mé\;tis specific picture books. H is love of storytelling\, fiddle music and dance was a gift from his mothe r\, Georgina Nolin. A gift he loves to share with others through presentat ions and writing.
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