January 30, 2024
Blooms & Brews - Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Storytelling
Tue Jan 30 2024
06:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Blooms & Brews speaker series presents: Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Storytelling with Aspen and Cameron Decker Enjoy the evening with Aspen and Cameron as they speak about storytelling, the life lessons that they teach, and Indigenous geographical knowledge of Montana and Salish aboriginal territory. This presentation also introduces the culture behind oral traditions and Salish seasonal protocol. Together both speakers incorporate and speak Salish Language and Plains Sign Language associated with the stories with students, during their program. Sqelixʷ ‘Salish’ Storytelling incorporates Salish Language, Plains Indian Sign Language, and storytelling to discuss Salish cultural, identity and values. This presentation teaches Indigenous understandings about native storytelling, and connection with the land. Aspen and Cameron Decker focus on teaching about Salish place names/Montana geography, art, and the Salish seasonal round. Coyote stories are told throughout the winter months. In the warmer months, the presentation focuses on Salish anthology. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is suggested. Funding for the Montana Conversations program is provided by Humanities Montana through grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Montana’s Cultural Trust, and private donations.Additional Information
Location: GW Marks Exploration Center
1075 South Ave W, Missoula 59801