Norma Monias: My Hometown
Norma talks about her community, St. Theresa Point.
Audio (1:28)
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Norma Monias
Age: 18
Community: Oji-Cree from St. Theresa Point First Nation
Languages: Oji-Cree and English
Hobbies: Basketball, Soccer, Football
Favourite cultural artists: Shane Yellowbird
Favourite traditional foods: Moose meat, fish, goose, beaver
Country/Culture Information
(from Statistics Canada and the kitayan website)
Name: St. Theresa Point First Nation
Population: 2, 632 (2006)
Languages: Oji-Cree and English
Area: 17.2 square km
St. Theresa Point website
Norma Monias: My Culture
Norma talks about her grandfather’s traditions and her own. Norma drums, which isn’t very common for female Aboriginals.
Audio (1:28)
The trapline is something most families in her community visit.
Audio (0:59)
Norma has a conversation with her friend, Myrna Flett, in Oji-Cree and explains the strength of the language on her reserve.
Audio (1:08)
Norma Monias: Bridging Cultures
Norma talks about her knowledge of the African culture.
Audio (0:57)