Economic Recovery Gathering - Virtual Workshop
Focus: Culture Is My Curriculum Workshop
Dates: November 8, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual, online
WORKSHOP SUMMARY
Culture Is My Curriculum is specifically designed to help guide others in the deeper understanding of Indigenous history, teachings, story-telling and establishes a creative thought process through workshops, speaking, and musical expression.
BIOGRAPHY
Keith Laboucan is a dedicated knowledge keeper whose work focuses on Cree culture and practices. His wisdom is deeply rooted in Indigenous policies, protocols, and histories within Canada and the US, and crosses the fields of various thought provoking conversations that will help guide others in fostering a greater understanding of Indigenous contributions throughout the country.
His lifetime work and collaborative efforts with various Indigenous organizations across Canada has resulted in numerous achievement awards and recognition. He values the Indigenous Music Award, and Dreamcatcher Award as a recording artist and community cultural advocate as two primary distinctions that highlight his career. His best qualities are helping to build stronger and meaningful relationships through truth and reconciliation.