Follow along the Twitter journey posted by SUNTEP Regina professor Brenna Pacholko, outlining the student project that resulted in an accurate portrayal of the interior of a Road Allowance House. The display can be viewed at the GDI Library, 2nd floor of the College West Building. They will be presenting about the project on February 27 at 7:00 pm @ the Artesian on 13th as part of the Heritage Regina Lecture series, “gee meeyo pimawtshinawn It was a Good Life. Stories from the Road Allowance People.”
Getting students engaged in school projects requires a lil’ creativity, a lil’ facilitation and a lot of letting go of the control. These #SUNTEPRegina students were amped to come out on a Sunday to gather materials for their big art project this semester. Stay tuned. @gdins_org pic.twitter.com/piionOyYKS
— Brenna Pacholko (@_brenz_) October 6, 2019
Step 2 in our creation project #SUNTEPRegina students receive professional advice from #Michif woodworker, George Fayant. We learnt about traditional #Metis techniques & tools – also developed an admiration for the skill & ingenuity of our ancestors! Maarsii, George! @gdins_org pic.twitter.com/JP2YzdVQ8a
— Brenna Pacholko (@_brenz_) October 9, 2019
So proud of my students. This collaborative project was an amazing learning experience. They worked very hard on creating an accurate representation of a Road Allowance House interior all semester. What a fantastic way to honour our community. @gdins_org #SUNTEPRegina pic.twitter.com/ycCYgVu9Tu
— Brenna Pacholko (@_brenz_) November 23, 2019
Follow us on social mediaOur #SUNTEPRegina Kitchen Table Party was a huge success. Dancing, storytelling & food! Metis culture is alive and well, folks. These future #Michif leaders will make sure of it. What a fun event for our Old Ones, students, staff, community members & guests. @gdins_org pic.twitter.com/J0ZtRZqIyL
— Brenna Pacholko (@_brenz_) November 23, 2019