Sask. Aboriginal Storytelling Month at the Moose Jaw Public Library

February is Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month and the Moose Jaw Public Library has ready applications for the event in collaboration with the Wakamow Aboriginal Group Affiliation (WACA).

One other thrilling piece of stories for the Moose Jaw Public Library (MJPL) is their acquisition of an Ultimaker S3 3D printer. Printing jobs are open to the general public by submitting an .STL file via a web-based digital request type.

No library card is required. Shoppers will obtain an electronic mail when their construct is full and pay for the supplies (money solely) on pick-up.

An entire FAQ for the MJPL 3D printer is at www.moosejawlibrary.ca/3dprinting.

Aboriginal Storytelling Month

The MJPL’s Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month applications happen on February 24 and 25 in two areas: the MJPL and the brand new WACA workplace within the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre.

There shall be three applications, every led by poet Tenille Campbell and Elder Barb Frazier.

Applications are free to attend and don’t require registration. The aim of Aboriginal Storytelling Month is to advertise Indigenous cultural traditions and cross-cultural relationships. Storytelling is the oldest history-keeping customized there’s, passing down household tales, important survival expertise, religious traditions, and extra — making a dwelling archive for future generations.

On Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. within the South Assembly Room, in a session directed at youths aged 13 to 17, Campbell will share poetry and poetry-writing tips about constructive self-expression, constructive sexuality, and self-actualization.

On Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. within the South Assembly Room, Campbell and Frazier will current a day of poetry, supported by the Library Companies to Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) committee.

On Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., on the Cultural Centre WACA workplace, Campbell will share poems of affection and celebratory self-care.

Study extra about Aboriginal Storytelling Month at lssap.ca/storytelling. Study extra about poet Tenille Campbell at tenillecampbell.com.

Grownup programming

• Tech Time

  • By appointment solely, name 306-692-2787 to ebook a personalised one-on-one session with a tech wizard who will help purchasers discover ways to use their units and apps

• Native Writers’ Readout

  • “Chase the Winter Blues Away” readout for all ages
  • Introduced by the MJPL and the Saskatchewan Competition of Phrases
  • Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m.

• Magic the Gathering

  • All expertise ranges welcome, come and discover ways to play one of the vital well-liked and complicated deck-building video games of all time
  • Saturdays, Feb. 11 and 25 from 2 to five p.m.

• MJPL Film Membership

  • The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Wes Anderson will present within the MJPL theatre on Monday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.

• Avid Knitters Membership

  • Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. within the South Assembly Room

• Night time Stitchers

  • Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. within the South Assembly Room

• MJPL E book Membership

  • The Guernsey Literary Potato Peel Pie Society (2008) by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
  • A narrative of the small island of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency within the English Channel, in the course of the 5 years of German occupation in WWII
  • Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.

Youth programming

• New Grownup Digital D&D
  
• Teen D&D
  
• Teen Maker House

  • Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. within the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19
  • Study to construct, discover, and create with LEGO Mindstorms EV3. Snacks supplied

• Teen Avid gamers – Video games Night time

  • Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. within the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19
  • That includes card video games, board video games, and video video games in varied codecs. No registration required, snacks supplied

• Teen Anime Membership – Spy x Household

  • Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2:30 p.m. within the MJPL theatre, for ages 13 to 19

• Teen Writers Circle

  • Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. within the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19

• Teen “I Made This” Artwork Program

  • Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. within the Herb Taylor Room, for ages 12 to 19
  • This month’s challenge is origami, with snacks supplied

• Film Matinee – Thor: Love and Thunder

  • Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2:30 p.m. within the MJPL theatre, all ages welcome