Date/Time
Date(s) - Sunday, February 25, 2024
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The smoke from the fire billowing throughout the entire Longhouse the sounds of children playing, conversations and laughter from inside. Immerse yourself in a winter tradition of storytelling, come find a place to relax or sit by the fire as we share stories on these cold short days.
Join us at Ska-Nah-Doht Village at Longwoods Road Conservation Area the afternoon of Sunday, February 2024 for Stories in the Longhouse.
This event will be held inside a Longhouse, meeting time will be between 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Village, Stories in the Longhouse will run from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Our Storyteller for the day will be Thomas Martel, our Community Educator.
Schedule
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Opening
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Storytelling
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Closing
Please dress for the weather and bring what you need to make yourself comfortable as we sit by the fire. Items you may wish to bring: blanket or sleeping bag, foldable chairs, drink.
As families listen to their Storyteller they would take the opportunity to repair traps and snares, tools, lacrosse sticks, hem clothing, make moccasinss, toys, and Gustoweh’s. The family could be expecting a new family member, someone could be sewing baby clothes, or making a crib board. We encourage you bring something hands on to do while we are listening.
Thomas Martel, is a Community Educator with LTVCA at Longwoods Road Conservation Area. He is Cayuga and Anishinaabe, a musician and visual artist, born and raised in Buffalo New York. He moved to the London area almost seven years ago to start a life with his wife. Today they have a beautiful family, building their foundation in the Oneida community.
Snowshoeing will not be available because of weather conditions.