Myrna Flett: My Hometown
Myrna talks about her hometown – St. Theresa Point and describes her house, which has running water. Not every house does in her community.
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Myrna Flett
Age: 18
Community: Oji-Cree from St. Theresa Point
Languages: Oji-Cree and English
Hobbies:: Singing with Anishinabe Truth drum group, basketball, jigging
Favourite cultural artists: Gabby Taylor
Favourite traditional foods: Moose meat, rabbit soup
Country/Culture Information
(from Statistics Canada and the kitayan website)
Name: St. Theresa Point
Population: 2, 632 (2006)
Languages: Oji-Cree and English
Area: 17.2 square km
St. Theresa Point website
Myrna Flett: My Culture
Dancing is an important part of Myrna's life. She enjoys jigging and square dancing.
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Myrna says a few words in her mother tongue – Oji-Cree.
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Myrna is a member of a drum group. As leader, she must take on certain responsibilities. Here, she explains the importance of warming the drum, and respect.
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