KTUNAXA NATURE WALK: ALFRED JOSEPH’S WALKABOUT – LAUNCH PARTY!
Tues, June 18, 4 pm Pacific
With Author and Ktunaxa Elder Alfred Joseph
Author Alfred Joseph is a highly respected Ktunaxa Elder and past chief of the Akisqnuk Nation. He is an expert in Ktunaxa language and knowledge and an immensely passionate, dedicated and talented educator. He was a student at St Eugene’s Residential School and graduated from Olds Agricultural College. He has a farm with hay production and farm animals, and a Trail Riding operation for 25 years, ending in 2000. He is very knowledgeable about and utilizes all aspects of Ktunaxa Culture. He teaches Ktunaxa Language and is very involved with sharing Ktunaxa Traditional Knowledge and encouraging implementation into Ktunaxa Nation Council Programs and Policy. Join us for a short and sweet launch party to learn from the author about this exciting new Outdoor Learning resource ‘Ktunaxa Nature Walk: Alfred Joseph’s Walkabout’ https://outdoorlearningstore.com/product/ktunaxa-nature-walk/.
This “Walkabout” book came from the idea to create interest in looking at the outside environment through the lens of the Ktunaxa language. It features 150 Ktunaxa words/phrases, with associated picture/descriptions, and each with their own QR code which takes you to an audio recording of Alfred saying this word/phrase. There will be language and connection to the Land shared, plenty of prizes, and time for Q&A with the author!