Canadian Educational Researchers' Association (CERA): Gathering Stories in Paqtnkek First Nation: Strengthening Aboriginal Knowledge in Mi'kmaq Community in Rural Canada

Session Submission Type: Invited Session

Abstract

This presentation explores a study framed within an Aboriginal methodological approach of community-based storytelling. The purpose of the research was to engage members of Paqtnkek in workshops designed to facilitate the creation of a visual history of their community using photographs, oral narratives and digital stories. This study was truly “community-based” as every family was represented in the movies released to the community during a celebratory event. The key findings of this study will be presented. Prior to the viewing of community stories, award winning Mi’kmaq singer, Derrick Paulette will sing the Mi’kmaq Honour Song during a traditional drumming ceremony. Mi’kmaq Ethics Watch requires all work completed in the community to remain there and is owned by the author(s).

Sub Unit

• Canadian Society for the Study of Education - CSSE / Canadian Society for the Study of Education

Chair

• Mary Jane Harkins, Mount Saint Vincent University

Participants

• Mary Jane Paulette, Paqtnkek First Nation Community

• Derrick Paulette, Paqtnkek First Nation Community

• Kerry Prosper, Paqtnkek First Nation Community

• Mary Jane Harkins, Mount Saint Vincent University