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Storyscapes – Storytelling with Dance & Song with Reggie Nyamekye

January 11, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Free

Details

Date:
January 11, 2020
Time:
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Cost:
Free

Organizer

Nutrien Wonderhub
Phone
(306) 249-3574
Email
explore@wonderhub.ca
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Venue

Nutrien Wonderhub
950 Spadina Cres E
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 3H6
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Phone
(306) 249-3574
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Join Nutrien Wonderhub and local activist/artist/storyteller, Reggie Nyamekye, to be introduced to traditional Ghanaian folklore through music, drumming, and song. There will be an “I am” section where participants will be able to explore ways to express themselves through art, poetry, dancing and singing.

About Reggie Nyamekye:
Reggie Nyamekye is a storyteller, scholar, advocate, poet, photographer, a dreamer, a lover of humanitarian causes and will easily join any movement that exists to impact, empower and do better for society. A passionate Ghanaian and a demonstrated leader, Reggie is also a creative enthusiast and an associate of the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance; a network of highly motivated and educated young African thinkers and changemakers. Reggie is also the founder of the DAANES Initiative, an organization that focuses on education, leadership and mentorship of young students through dialogues and activities to empower them in their dreams and ambitions. Recognized for her humility, generosity, commitment, Reggie promotes inclusion, respect, thoughtfulness, and a celebration of diversity in her interactions with others.

About Storyscapes:
StoryScapes is a nine-session program developed by Nutrien Wonderhub to engage children ages 3-12 years through a variety of storytelling methods. The intent of this program is to inspire children to look beyond the book when learning or telling stories.

Some examples of storytelling that we are looking for, but are not limited to, are music, song, dance, spoken word, visual arts, technology and traditions. Each session, a new method of storytelling will be introduced to participants through pre-registered/drop-in sessions.

The program sessions will take place at both the museum and external community centres. This enables the museum and storytellers to offer the program throughout the community in closer neighbourhoods for participants.

All sessions are designed to present an interesting and enjoyable experience that encourage participants to be curious and creative in with their own self-expression.