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202459 minPGdocumentary

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Our Teacher

202459 minPGdocumentary

Coast Salish carver Beau Wagner collaborates with local elementary school students on Gabriola Island to carve a canoe, revitalizing Coast Salish canoe culture.

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Channel: Stash - Free Documentaries

Our Teacher

2024• 59 minPG

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Coast Salish carver Beau Wagner collaborates with local elementary school students on Gabriola Island to carve a canoe, revitalizing Coast Salish canoe culture.

Synopsis

Coast Salish carver Beau Wagner honors the legacy of his late teacher by leading local elementary school students in carving a traditional canoe on Gabriola Island. This initiative aims to revitalize Coast Salish canoe culture while fostering a deeper understanding and respect for Indigenous knowledge. Through hands-on experience, students engage with their heritage and learn the significance of canoe building in their community. Directed by Phillip Vannini, the film features contributions from Patrick Aleck and Antonio Gradanti.

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