https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/about daily 0.75 2020-07-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef922a440b8240f6483c1a1/1593396457217/20190703_184551.jpg About From left: Kevin, Leona, PENÁ, and Lucas https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/home daily 1.0 2020-07-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ed3f0b552706d0512a633e2/1590948452273/WEXES1.png Home https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-07-01 https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/guide daily 0.75 2020-09-17 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef949bd92723c7515fba193/1593395663191/003.JPG Teacher's Guide - Identify who you would like to interview. If you don’t know who you want to interview, identify a topic you would like to interview someone about. Ask your teacher, your parents or others if they are aware of an Indigenous person who you could talk to about that topic. Find someone who can introduce you to your prospective interviewee so you don’t have to cold call. Most school districts have an Indigenous Education coordinator that you can try emailing first. Before the interview, try to meet the person you want to interview. Start building a relationship with your interviewee. Explain that you want to interview them for a school project towards reconciliation. Why are you doing this? What are you aiming to achieve? Ask if they would be willing to be interviewed. See the Sample Permission Form for a template you can use! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef94a1bf68194679efb9185/1593395764154/IMG_6962.jpg Teacher's Guide - Read up on doing interviews/interview techniques. Set a date to do the interview. Have your questions prepared on a piece of a paper. Having a physical copy is preferred over phones. Plan ahead where you will sit, where your narrator will sit, where you will place the recording device. Check your technology works: camera, recording device (probably your phone) and a tripod. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef94abe40b8240f6488dc14/1593395911437/CMFB2019-Samuelcotton-3763-2.jpg Teacher's Guide - Review the interview. Transcribe the interview, noting times against each paragraph. This will make it easier to develop a script and then to find the parts you want to use for your video. Transcribing an interview manually can take a lot of time and effort! Services like Temi make it much easier, and you can transcribe one file for free. Identify a compelling topic from your interview and research. Think about how you want to present what you’ve learned. This could be in a variety of formats, like a video, written essay, or a piece of visual art! The possibilities are endless. Draft an outline/script. Consider a mix of your talking/asking questions, portions of the interview, pictures, and interesting material you found while researching. Make sure any material you plan to use is available for use, or you have or can get copyright permission.*** Review your draft script with someone you think can give you constructive feedback – teacher, parent, classmate, mentor or your interviewee. Edit and finalize your script/project outline. Create your project. Remember to include credits. Review with your interviewee prior to presenting it or handing into your teacher. *** Copyright permission: If you find a good image online or a historical photograph you want to use, you probably need to approach the holding institution (museum, archives, gallery, artist, photographer, website owner) to ask permission to use the image. Most agencies will give permission for use for a school project. Don’t be shy about asking - it’ll be good practice for future projects! See the Sample Licensing Agreement for a template, or for more information about copyright and licensing, see here. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef949594414c650912a3925/1593395555162/P_20190702_161332.jpg Teacher's Guide - Research the Indigenous territory, bands and villages in your area. Research and write short biographies on Indigenous Elders, artists, or people you might want to interview. Research on conducting oral history interviews. Learn about the Indigenous language of your territory and about local language revitalization initiatives and champions. Look into protocols when interacting with Indigenous Elders. Reflect on and write about the potential benefits your project can have for the Indigenous community or people you would like to work with. You can find tons of helpful resources under our Resources! https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef94a691ea2ed3906fd43af/1593395833782/IMG_6990.JPG Teacher's Guide - As you end the interview, thank the interviewee. Give them an honorarium or gift. Protocol gifts are a pinch of tobacco or tea wrapped in a red piece of fabric symbolizing a blanket. “The purpose of a gift and/or an honorarium is to acknowledge and show appreciation for the sharing of knowledge and personal time provided by the elder, knowledge keeper or cultural advisor.” (More info here) https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/ourproject daily 0.75 2020-08-01 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ede9b7e33f99b3e25da76db/1593572157052/DSC01780.jpg Our Project PENÁ Elliott Following in the footsteps of his father J’SINTEN, PENÁ is also a champion and advocate of the SENĆOŦEN language. At the University of Victoria, where he currently studies, PENÁ continues to educate others and share the teachings of his ancestors. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5edfcbbe6e73627a7ec4e88c/1593572145577/IMG_4298.jpg Our Project Chris Paul A contemporary Salish artist, Chris’ passion for art is something that both reminds him of his past, the present day, and the future. Hear him speak about he uses both his W̱SÁNEĆ heritage and modern-day technologies to create his own unique style of art. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ede9ba861b44c7015bef318/1593572134267/IMG_4293.jpg Our Project TEMOSEN Charles Elliott TEMOSEN is a respected elder and Tsartlip master carver. His work can be found all over the Greater Victoria Region, including at the YYJ Airport or on Mount Douglas. Learn about his art, life stories, and the meaning of totem poles in First Nations culture. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ede9d4c29da975d7be2da41/1593572168129/CMFB2019-Samuelcotton-3430-2.jpg Our Project J’SINTEN Dr. John Elliott J’SINTEN is a key figure in the revitalization of SENĆOŦEN, the language of the W̱SÁNEĆ people. Find out more about his work, from advocating for Indigenous rights for decades to creating the first online tool dedicated to teaching SENĆOŦEN, https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5f114874e94bfa5b49d93dba/5f13268b237a9f21baba2e1d/1595090619004/map1-1.png Our Project W̱SÁNEĆ Peninsula https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5f114874e94bfa5b49d93dba/5f13268b9e52b071c5898b79/1595090594393/map2-1.png Our Project Saltspring Island https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5f114874e94bfa5b49d93dba/5f13268b2a4010553e705d15/1595090577365/map3-1.png Our Project https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5f114874e94bfa5b49d93dba/5f13268b0bbd2104ee1d159b/1595090600192/map4.png Our Project San Juan Islands https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/thanks daily 0.75 2020-07-21 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5ef94d324414c650912aa80e/1593396534353/IMG_6988.jpg Thanks Our Indigenous Advisor for this project was Tsartlip Elder J’SINTEN Dr. John Elliott, who advised and worked with us to create this project; providing introductions and guiding us on protocols. HÍ,ÁC̸E SIÁM! We are also deeply grateful to the other interviewees, TEMOSEN Charles Elliott, Chris Paul and PENÁW̱EṈ Elliott, for their time and willingness to share their knowledge and experience with us. HÍSW̱ḴE! This project was led by BC Heritage Fairs alumnus Lucas Hung. Fellow alumni Leona Lam and Kevin Butchart also conducted interviews and created videos. Mentorship and support was provided by Jennifer Iredale, CAHP; Judy Dunn, teacher and BC Heritage Fairs Treasurer; Mary Campone, teacher and BCHFS board member; Meghan Wilcox, BCHFS board member; and Evan Fryer, teacher and VP of the BC Heritage Fairs Society. This project was generously funded in part by Heritage BC’s Heritage Legacy Fund. Our media producer and designer is Deon Feng, and four of our videos were produced by Nathan Cushing. The website logo, WEXES, was kindly made by W̱SÁNEĆ artist Sarah Jim. You can find more of her work here. https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/15tips daily 0.75 2020-06-28 https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/resources daily 0.75 2020-07-21 https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/interviewguide daily 0.75 2020-06-29 https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/jsinten-john-elliott daily 0.75 2020-08-01 https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/temosen-charles-elliott daily 0.75 2020-07-09 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5eff6f396ad93e46b166067b/1593802817661/Copy+of+Message.jpg TEMOSEN Charles Elliott https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5eff7278cebdc77332f7cb2f/1593803115475/orca.jpg TEMOSEN Charles Elliott https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5eff7ec9f65fdc5e99c88ed8/1593802922765/person.jpg TEMOSEN Charles Elliott https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/t/5eff7530f659370409a94b26/1593802808332/Copy+of+Message.jpg TEMOSEN Charles Elliott https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/chris-paul daily 0.75 2020-07-03 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff6011fc1b3c3e293ab202/1593795155835/IMG_6986.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Salish Sea" at Oak Bay, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff600fc56ace3ec36b7ec1/1593795159544/IMG_6987.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Salish Sea" at Oak Bay, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff601001870f76cb9e0b42/1593795165431/IMG_6988.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Salish Sea" at Oak Bay, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff6010cebdc77332f508db/1593795169025/IMG_6989.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Salish Sea" at Oak Bay, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff601001870f76cb9e0b43/1593795172127/IMG_6990.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Salish Sea" at Oak Bay, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff600febaa0d2e0c95a2dc/1593795177599/IMG_6991.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Salish Sea" at Oak Bay, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61acd470c94c55399728/1593795262084/IMG_6937.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61accdfa560968e50836/1593795264065/IMG_6943.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61ac00cd9d2e46094c16/1593795266563/IMG_6945.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61accebdc77332f5510f/1593795616305/IMG_6949.jpg Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61aca3e232150d4233c5/1593795275232/IMG_6951.jpg Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61c0837deb5ea50a1a37/1593795277055/IMG_6953.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61c33c9aa019b7edfe65/1593795281491/IMG_6957.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61d0c56ace3ec36bc09e/1593795283882/IMG_6958.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61d3cebdc77332f55605/1593795288788/IMG_6961.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ed0700fc60cca064d88ebcb/5eff5f51c56ace3ec36b5e98/5eff61e800cd9d2e46095673/1593795291377/IMG_6962.JPG Chris Paul Chris Paul's sculpture "Gift of Salmon" at Sooke, BC https://www.takingreconcili-action.com/pena-elliott daily 0.75 2020-07-01