Storyteller Brings Laughter with Lessons

On Monday, April 19 storyteller Simon Moccasin both educated and entertained students with stories, music, dance and theater. He spoke with elementary students in the morning and with middle years in the afternoon sharing elements and traditions of his Cree culture. Students seemed to appreciate his sense of humour and ability to improvise quickly as students tried to trick him up. In the middle of one improvised skit Simon asks a student what his character as a father would say next and the student replied with "I have to go to the bathroom." Simon didn't miss a beat and pulled up a 'replacement' father. When the first student returned, there were

simply two fathers collectively known as "it". Staff that were sitting a little too closely were also unwillingly pulled into the story when Simon referred to the amount of laughter and potential bladder control. Each session ended with students participating in a short round dance, a Cree tradition for various celebrations and even to respect those who have passed.