In episode 6 from the Wapos Bay series, the survival skills of Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are tested by an unexpected storm. The children are helping grandfather Mushom set up a cultural camp so young people can learn traditional ways. Bad weather hits and the radio, generator and ATV break down. Mushom leaves the camp for help but has an accident along the way. Left alone, the children have several mishaps - including accidentally blowing up their ATV - and abandon camp. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking …
This episode from the Wapos Bay series introduces viewers to the impact of modern entertainment technology on youth and how it can distract from learning traditional cultural skills. This film can prompt further learning, discussions, research and projects related to the topic of balancing modern technology influences with traditional cultural survival skills. How can land-based learning and traditional cultural experiences contribute to health and well-being? Entry points into learning about respect and relationships with Elders can also be further elaborated on. How can families, children and youth be supported in having opportunities to access cultural ways of being? What role do parents and caregivers play in allowing children to become addicted or overstimulated by current entertainment technology vices?