StoryTellers at Odawa Native Friendship Centre
815 St. Laurent Blvd
Thursday, November 23, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
jennifer jerome
Jennifer Jerome is a member of the Algonquin Nation, from Kitigan Zibi, PQ. As a child, Jennifer grew up closely with her cousins, frequently spending time at her grandparents house. Her grandparents often took Jennifer and her cousins on camping trips to the bush where they would hunt and trap. This is how Jennifer learned stories, teachings and legends about her nation’s spiritual and mythological beings. Consequently, every story had a hidden lesson. Jennifer is a registered Early Childhood Educator, and currently the Family Support worker at Odawa Native Friendship Centre. Jennifer has worked with Wasa-Nabin Urban Youth at Odawa and with children of all ages at the well-known Aboriginal Experiences- Arts & Culture Centre.
Louise Profeit-leblanc
Louise Profeit-LeBlanc's name in her language is “T’se Däna” which means Beaver Woman. Louise Profeit-LeBlanc is a Traditional Storyteller from the Nacho Nyak Dun First Nation (First Nation of the Big River People) in Mayo, Northeastern Yukon. Many of her stories are about the strength and importance of women within the community and their significant role as first educators of children. Her association with many elders has resulted in her gaining the responsibility and honour of becoming a "Story Keeper". Louise presently lives in Wakefield, Quebec.
mary gunner
Mary Gunner is the Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children program coordinator at the Odawa Native Friendship Centre. She is originally from Moose Factory, Ontario, an island at the mouth of James Bay. She is Cree, a mother of 3 grown boys, and a proud grandmother of 3 grandsons. She graduated from the Early Childhood Education Program at Algonquin College many years ago. Mary has always enjoyed working with children and their families. She is excited about sharing her stories with you.