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Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows - Cree Version

2007 24 min
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In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear becomes a hero when he campaigns to raise money for more elder programs in Wapos Bay, as Talon has suggested. Talon becomes jealous after T-Bear get all the attention and does not mention him. T-Bear must learn to give credit where credit is due. Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

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Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows - Cree Version

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In this episode from the Wapos Bay series, T-Bear becomes a hero when he campaigns to raise money for more elder programs in Wapos Bay, as Talon has suggested. Talon becomes jealous after T-Bear get all the attention and does not mention him. T-Bear must learn to give credit where credit is due.

Wapos Bay is a stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.

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Ages 6 to 9
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Discuss the meaning of the phrase “as long as the rivers flow.” Aboriginal elders (seniors) are important resources because of their knowledge and experience. Many cultural practices emphasize the importance of showing respect to elders. Who is an “elder” is determined in different ways among First Peoples. Discuss the qualities of an elder. Read the book As Long as the Rivers Flow by Larry Loyie. Discuss the qualities of the elders in the story.
Wapos Bay: As Long as the River Flows - Cree Version
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