Aboriginal youth live in today’s world, but they also want to preserve their cultural identity.
In the past, Aboriginal youth lived alongside adults: they hunted, fished, farmed and lived in the forest. Today, they go to school and enjoy the same recreational activities as all young Quebeckers. Sports, cultural activities and technologies are at the heart of their lives.
But if they want to keep in touch with previous generations, the young people of yesterday and customs and traditions, they must find time and ways to make traditional culture a part of modern life.
Many find original solutions, such as talking about their culture on a website or in a movie. For example, the Wapikoni Mobile project allows many Aboriginal youth to share their realities with everyone. Take some time to explore the project’s website. You are sure to find one (or more) short films that will help you get to know our Aboriginal neighbors better!
(Link wapikoni.ca)