“We have knowledge to share with the world”: Indigenous Storyteller Randy Morin

Leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 paNOW is featuring Indigenous professionals, storytellers, entertainers, artists and others. Stay tuned for more throughout the week.

Randy Morin’s passion for sharing the Indigenous culture is inspiring. When he isn’t teaching as a professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan, he is working to maintain his Cree language as a storyteller and cultural coordinator across the province and the country.

“My ancestors have been asking for this for years—to keep our languages and cultures alive—because it’s what makes us unique. Its what ties us to our lands and our stories,” said Morin. “It’s very important for our identity to know who we are, where we came from and where we’re going.”

Morin, originally from Big River First Nation, is also the author of children’s books. He said he’s noticed a revitalization happening with Indigenous people, especially youth, who want to reconnect with their heritage. He referenced a study about the extinction of Indigenous languages in Canada saying there were about 63 languages in the country before colonization and only three are considered to be healthy enough to survive this century.

“With our elders passing away, with them passes our language and culture and teachings, so it’s very alarming. We need to learn from them.”

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Morin said while it’s important for his people to know their history, it’s just as important for the non-Indigenous population to do their part by honouring relationships and treaties and understanding the true meaning behind reconciliation.

“It’s just about understanding and not passing judgement and stereotypes and unlearning those negative stereotypes people still have about Indigenous people,” Morin said. “It’s about love and compassion and understanding.”

For Indigenous people, storytelling is a very old custom, but also a gift, sanctioned by the people to teach and remember. Watch the video below to hear Morin share the story of the arrowhead.

“We are unique. We have knowledge to share with the world and many things we can offer,” he said.

For more stories celebrating National Indigenous History Month and Peoples Day click here.

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