Georgina Forward and BettyAnne Forward sit down to discuss the education system in Mistissini. Together, they reflect on their roles within the local schools, the work of the Cree School Board, and the day-to-day experiences that shaped their careers. Their conversation also touches on how the Cree language is evolving within the education system—how it’s taught, supported, and carried forward—and the changes they’ve witnessed across generations in the community’s approach to language and learning.
Up Next in Season 1
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Episode Fifteen - Crafts
Elder Mary Sandy Shecapio shares her traditional Cree crafts with Alexandria Coon Shecapio, speaking in the iinuu ayimun (Southern Inland East Cree) dialect. Their exchange highlights the skills, teachings, and cultural knowledge passed down through generations. Both women are from Mistissini—ᒥᔅᑎ...
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Episode Seventeen - Traditional Medicine
Geraldine Shecapio and Joseph Awashish, both from Mistissini, sit down to talk about traditional medicine in their region. They reflect on the plants, remedies, and teachings that have supported their families for generations, and how this knowledge continues to guide wellness in the community to...
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Episode Eighteen - Drum
John Bosum and Kitty Trapper sit down to talk about the importance of the Cree traditional drum unique to the region of Eeyou Istchee. Their conversation reflects on the drum’s role in ceremonies, gatherings, and community life, as well as the teachings and responsibilities that come with carryin...
