The Story of the Rabbit Dance - Motion DVD

Details:

In this charming story for young children, Métis trapper Jacques witnesses the creation of the “Rabbit Dance.ˮ Written by Jeanne Pelletier, illustrated by J.D. Panas, and translated in Michif-Cree by Rita Flamand.

This DVD includes the motion book with English and Michif narrations read by Jeanne Pelletier. The DVD also includes the option to go through each illustration at your own pace.

PDFs of the story in English and in Michif, with thumbnails of the illustrations to easily follow along with the DVD, are available on The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture: http://www.metismuseum.ca/browse/index.php/13109.

Lesson plans are included in the resource, Bringing Métis Children’s Literature to Life: Teacher Guidebook for GDI Publications available for free download at https://www.metismuseum.ca/resource.php/13827

Educator Information
Themes: Family, Ways of Living, Trapping, Dance: "Rabbit Dance, "Danse du Crochet", Traditional Métis Lifestyles, Gatherings