Ten Grandmothers Project Métis Crossing National Aboriginal Day Festivities Nature's Laws The Centenarians

These dynamic videos, which first appeared on the Nature’s Laws website, are courtesy of Dr. Earle Waugh, Ph.D., Director of Dimic Research Institute and Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of Alberta.

The interview clips feature Elder and Ceremonialist Chief Wayne Roan discussing various aspects of traditional Aboriginal life, including the importance of a strong self-identity and the work of Elders, who are the foundation of Aboriginal tradition and culture.

Join us here and share in the wisdom of the Elders.

• Oral History/Storytelling
  With no books and no written language the children learned about nature, history and values through jokes and humorous stories.
• Elders acting as "Universities"
  The Elders were power and out education, as attested to by Chief Wayne Roan.
• The Importance of Identity and Place in the World
  Recognition of ones self ensures success in this world.
• Teaching Children
  The older family members have the responsibility of passing on the laws to the children.
• The winter camp storytelling
  Evenings were for passing on history, values and rituals.
• The Sweat
  Making an effort to preserve the Elders teachings and knowledge of the powerful healing Sweat Lodge Ceremony.
• The Strength of Tradition
  The expression of strength is displayed in many ways by the Aboriginal Peoples.