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Labrador Legacy: Mary Ann Penashue

Mary Ann Penashue is a renowned Innu artist and painter. Penashue was one of the last Sheshatshiu Innu of her generation born in a tent on the land, and grew up drastically different than today's youth. Penashue shares her thoughts on the changes since her childhood and advice for future artists. Penashue spoke to the Lake Melville School Grade 5 & Grade 6 Classes. Labrador Legacy is a podcast created by the Grade 5 & Grade 6 classes, in partnership with Lake Melville School. The program was funded by the provincial ArtsSmarts Program.

Labrador Legacy: Elizabeth Penashue

Elizabeth Tshaukuesh Penashue is an Innu Elder from Sheshatshiu who is one of the last generations to grow up fully living on the land. Penashue shares her thoughts on the different lives Innu live today and looks to the future for what needs to change. Penashue spoke to the Lake Melville School Grade 5 & Grade 6 Classes. Labrador Legacy is a podcast created by the Grade 5 & Grade 6 classes, in partnership with Lake Melville School. The program was funded by the provincial ArtsSmarts Program.

Labrador Legacy: Morgan Michelin

Morgan Michelin is a hunter and father in North West River, Labrador. Michelin has had close calls out on the land and describes how to be safe, what to pack in a survival kit and more. Michelin spoke to the Lake Melville School Grade 5 & Grade 6 Classes. Labrador Legacy is a podcast created by the Grade 5 & Grade 6 classes, in partnership with Lake Melville School. The program was funded by the provincial ArtsSmarts Program.

Labrador Legacy: Jeanien Cooper

Jeanien Cooper is an Inuit teacher and knowledge holder in North West River, Labrador. Cooper describes growing up on the land and the changes in the climate in the area. Cooper hopes young people today will continue the Inuit traditions and create a better future for generations to come. Cooper spoke to the Lake Melville School Grade 5 & Grade 6 Classes. Labrador Legacy is a podcast created by the Grade 5 & Grade 6 classes, in partnership with Lake Melville School. The program was funded by the provincial ArtsSmarts Program.

Labrador Legacy: Mina Campbell

Mina Campbell is a knowledge holder in North West River, Labrador. Campbell was raised by her grandparents, who taught a number of traditional skills to her at a young age. Now Campbell is the Curator at the Labrador Interpretation Centre and runs a number of programs teaching young people about the traditional Inuit ways. Campbell spoke to the Lake Melville School Grade 5 & Grade 6 Classes. Labrador Legacy is a podcast created by the Grade 5 & Grade 6 classes, in partnership with Lake Melville School. The program was funded by the provincial ArtsSmarts Program.