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Maskwacis Youth Perceptions of Strength ad Resilience: A Photovoice Project

Module 2, Post 2

Maskwacis Youth Perceptions of Strength and Resilience: A Photovoice Project

This video summarizes the positive impact that a strength-based project delivered to an Indigenous community. What I liked about this project is that it provided a focus on the positive aspects of a community, rather than revisiting what are more negative historical events. I can see the power of being present and positive in activities and actions and will use this article as a reminder to create opportunities for positive growth for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners by focusing on strengths and as we live in the present day and build a future together.

References

PolicyWise for Children & Families. (2017, January 20). Melissa Tremblay: Maskwacis youth perceptions of strength and resilience: A photovoice project [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4lvA61uDvs

M1, Entry 1: Storytelling through music: Indomitable

Module 1: The Global and the Local in Indigenous Knowledge

Entry 1: Storytelling through music: Indomitable

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJvpfkRRdA

DJ Shub’s award winning music video combines images, symbols, movement and sound to communicate the contrast between a world constructed by western culture and one rooted in Indigenous culture as seen through spatial, social, spirituality, and experiential dimensions. 

The significance of this particular artifact connects to the theme of this Module. This work of art depicts the western world as dark and unwelcoming. The main character in this story is alone in a crowd, working as an individual, and rushing through a concrete landscape. As the story changes, he leaves this space of individuality and consumerism and travels into a more natural landscape. Meeting and greeting friends and family members and participating in his traditional culture through dance, he transforms into a vibrant, connected member of a larger community. 

The art of storytelling is reinforced with the use of technology in this instance. I appreciate that the content creators are members of the Indigenous community, highlighting an example of how technology can be used to build knowledge of their culture on a global scale.

The music in this video features the Northern Cree Singer’s song “Young and Free”. While the title of the video is Indomitable. I hope that everyone who sees this post watches the video to see the resilience and unconquerable nature depicted in this story.

DJ Shub. (2016). Indomitable ft. Northern Cree Singers (Official Video) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJvpfkRRdA