IndigenousXchange: Recent Episodes
OLPC Canada
Indigenous youth across Canada are engaging in digital promotion of language and culture with One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Canada. Thanks to Prince's Charities Canada, First Nations University and the Government of Canada for generously funding the pilot project in 7 communities and 4 provinces.
OLPC Canada is proud to present the first podcast episode produced by students of Otetiskiwin Kiskinwamahtowekamik (OK) school of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, also known as Nelson House. Learn about a unique and impactful initiative called the Granny Cabins, where youth learn cultural and life skills from Elders and Knowledge Keepers.
The students of Tatsikiisaap'op Middle School of the Blood Tribe Education Authority in southern Alberta interview an elder about traditional names, clans, treaty 7 and much more. Listen at the end for a special performance.
Miigwetch to twin Elders Colleen and Colin of Saugeen First Nation for sharing what it was like to grow up speaking Anishinabe or Ojibway in Saugeen First Nation, Ontario.
Grade 5 student Aiden asks Saugeen First Nation Elder and language instructor Reeta Root "What do elders think about technology?" Reeta has some interesting things to say about the way technology has been used to record Indigenous languages in the past.