About this Course

On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. In her live storytelling performance, Kung Jaadee shares her telling of a few famous Haida and Squamish legends. Kung Jaadee is a professional storyteller, educator and author who has been sharing First Nations stories for 30-plus years across Canada. She belongs to the X̱aayda (Haida), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Tlingit, Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and is also part Hawaiian. She was born and raised on Haida Gwaii and loves sharing Haida and Squamish stories which include universal teachings about respect, responsibility and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This free workshop is for all ages. Register to reserve your spot. Drop-ins are accepted depending on availability.