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Bannock and a Movie - Oct. 27, 2017

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By Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown October 12, 2017 - 5:53pm

 The Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research would like to extend an invitation to our October instalment of Bannock and a Movie.

Please confirm your attendance by contacting Ivy Lalonde (ivyl@athabascau.ca). (To ensure there are seats available)

 A film by Bearpaw Media Production (2009)

Total running time: 25 minutes

Film: Wahkohtowin - The relationship between Cree People and Natural Law

Date: October 27, 2017

Time: 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

Place: Athabasca University, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011-109 Street, 12th Floor, Room 1222, Edmonton, AB.

Wahkohtowin means “everything is related”. It is one of the basic principles of Cree Natural Law. Traditionally laws are passed through the Cree language in song, prayer and storytelling. Cree Elders explain that by following the teachings of Wahkohtowin - individuals, communities and societies will be healthier.