A video projection, narrated in Anishinaabe, with English and French subtitles, tells the story of creation from the Anishinaabe point of view.
Archaeology tells more of the story. We know there were people in North America at the end of the last Ice Age. How much further back they were here is still a question, but regardless, First Peoples were here for thousands of years.
In the West, the story of the people who made a life there was tied closely to the bison.
A video explores the idea of a buffalo jump, with an elder explaining the process of how bison were driven by hunters towards jumping off a cliff. The most famous of these is Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Alberta.
That's a really cool experience.
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DeleteThe video projection is looking interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good way to introduce the subject.
DeleteWhat a cool exhibit, looks fun! Take care, have a great day!
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DeleteFascinating and informative.
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DeleteTrying to figure out prehistoric peoples and migrations is fascinating.
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Delete...they certainly were misunderstood by the white Europeans!
ReplyDeleteEach was as different from each other as they were different from Europeans.
DeleteInteresting history!
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DeleteIt's amazing to think of people living in those communities for thousands of years, compared to our current "civilization." The good thing about us is that we do have museums to commemorate them.
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DeleteThe migration of people is so intriguing.
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DeleteThat is really cool!
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DeleteThe name Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump leaves nothing to the imagination!
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DeleteGood to have these stories told.
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DeleteThat projection looks quite impressive. I like the curved screen.
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DeleteFascinating exhibit of the First People and their historical perception ~ thanks,
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DeleteI do like the projection, looks a great exhibit.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thanks.
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