Elder Edna Manitowabi shares water teachings. The plants, four-leggeds, insects, flyers, fish, all life on this earth relies on water, including us two-leggeds. Elder Edna shares traditional teachings about the importance and sacredness of water.
Ancestral Names with Elder Amy
Xyólheméylh Elder Amy Victor explains the significance of ancestral names.
The Medicine Wheel
Xyólheméylh Elder Gil Poitras and Xyólheméylh staff member, Leo Nolin, explain the Medicine Wheel. This video was shot at the Chilliwack Metis Association on the Sto;lo Nation property in Chilliwack, BC, Canada.
Smudging with Elder Gil
We asked Elder Gil Poitras to explain smudging to us and why it’s important. At Xyolhemeylh our Elders help us provide services that are culturally appropriate. They are our knowledge keepers and connection to tradition. Sadly, Gil passed away in 2023. We miss him dearly.
How the Dream Catcher Came To Be
Elder Hazel Dixon from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum shares the story of how the dream catcher came to be.
How the Turtle Got It’s Shell
Elder Hazel Dixon from the Royal Saskatchewan Museum shares the story of how the turtle got its shell.