
Indigenous storytelling as an act of empowerment
CBC
This is part of a series called Ann's Eye, featuring the work of Ann Paul, a Wolastoqey content creator. You can see more Ann's Eye pieces by clicking here.
Ann Paul calls her mother, Elder Maggie Paul, an encyclopedia.
Indigenous storytelling, Ann says, is an act of truth-telling. At Atlantic Ballet Canada's Standing Together symposium in March, people came together in Moncton from several First Nations to pass down knowledge and share stories of bravery, strength and courage.
"That's how we look at our people," Ann said. "Just because it's not in an encyclopedia doesn't mean it's not true."
Scroll through the photos and watch the video to see what Ann saw.
Photographer Ann Paul brings an Indigenous lens to stories from First Nations communities across New Brunswick. Click here or on the image below to see more of her work.

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