Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month February 2025
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Barb Parchman - Barb Parchman is a proud Métis woman with roots in the Lac Pelletier Métis settlement. She is honoured to represent her community as Elder, and delighted to deliver cultural programs based on local Métis history to the public. Barb grew up in the Lac Pelletier area and is a gifted photographer, artist and storyteller.
Taneshea Francis – Taneshea Francis is a nêhiyaw (cree) artist and storyteller from Nekaneet Cree Nation, Treaty 4 Territory, currently residing in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. She is also a library assistant with the Chinook Regional Library. She attended post-secondary at the University of Regina and First Nations University of Canada, and holds a diploma of Liberal Arts with a focus on Indigenous studies. She loves working with different community organizations to bring Indigenous programming, arts, and culture workshops and events including beading, leatherwork, and cultural teachings to her community. She recently helped form The South West Red Dress Awareness Committee with the help of other passionate women in the community, holding their first awareness event and workshop in May 2024. In her little spare time, she loves creating art, mainly mixed media collage and beadwork, reading, and thrifting.
Tekeyla Friday – Tekeyla Friday is a proud Michif (Métis) woman whose ancestral heritage extends back to the Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont Rebellion. Her Great-Great Grandfather, Henri Dumont served as a messenger between the two Michif leaders. After the rebellion, her Great-Great Grandfather moved his family to Montana, USA where her Great Grandfather, William Damion Dumont and his sister, Mary were enrolled in an “Indian Boarding” school. William and two other Métis boys escaped and made their way back home. Later the Dumont family migrated back to the Cypress Hills area, settling on a farm at Fort Walsh, SK.
Megan Torrie - My name is Megan Torrie (Bird)
I am a 60’s scoop survivor originating from Treaty 6 territory. I currently enjoy the journey that brought me to Treaty 4 where I can use my artistic abilities and skills to express and teach others. I am mostly self taught but look forward to collaborating with other artists of all genres.
Dance Troupe - mahihkanak Dance Troupe is an award-winning celebration of First Nations youth, dance & culture. Students from grades 5 to 9 bring their cultural form of expression in all dance categories: traditional, grass, chicken, fancy & jingle dress. mahihkanak Dance Troupe makes excursions and trips throughout the year including schools, organizations, event’s & communities.
