Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn
In episode 5 from the Wapos Bay series, missing sled dogs and a pile of homework are just a few of the things Talon has to deal with before setting out for the trapline with his father, Alphonse. Talon can't wait to go away for a week but the exciting trip means lots of extra responsibility. He has to complete the schoolwork he'll miss before leaving. While Talon struggles with a creative writing assignment, T-Bear and his grandfather Mushom have trouble with the dog team. T-Bear incorrectly ties the dogs up and they escape. In this episode, intense preparations and …
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Wapos Bay: The Elements (Cree Version)2006 24 min -
Wapos Bay: A Time to Learn (Cree Version)2006 24 min
In episode 5 from the Wapos Bay series, missing sled dogs and a pile of homework are just a few of the things Talon has to deal with before setting out for the trapline with his father, Alphonse. Talon can't wait to go away for a week but the exciting trip means lots of extra responsibility. He has to complete the schoolwork he'll miss before leaving. While Talon struggles with a creative writing assignment, T-Bear and his grandfather Mushom have trouble with the dog team. T-Bear incorrectly ties the dogs up and they escape. In this episode, intense preparations and avoidable mishaps teach the children the importance of listening to elders and taking care with everything you do.
Wapos Bay is a Gemini Award-winning stop-motion animation series that follows the adventures of 3 kids from a Cree community in northern Saskatchewan.
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writerDennis Jackson
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editorJennifer Prokop
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music composerRoss Nykiforuk
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director of photographyPaul Suderman
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producerDennis JacksonMelanie JacksonAnand RamayyaDerek Mazur
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directorDennis Jackson
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series creatorDennis JacksonMelanie Jackson
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voiceGordon TootoosisEric JacksonTaylor CookRaven BrassAndrea MenardLorne CardinalJody Peters
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executive producerDerek Mazur
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associate producerRick Stefanowski
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1st assistant directorTrevor Cameron
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2nd assistant directorJason Bohn
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story editorDennis JacksonJordan Wheeler
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production consultantTorin Stefanson
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animation supervisorCam Lizotte
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stop motion animatorGilbert BaldheadAndrew DollDiana GossnerCarll MachiskinicKelly MorrisonBentley PoochayAmber Rees-YaworskiJustin ScalesJordan Yaworski
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character designCarll MachiskinicBentley Poochay
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character sculptureCarll MachiskinicBentley Poochay
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lead armatureJordan Yaworski
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armature designJustin ScalesPaul Atkins
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armature constructionJustin ScalesPaul Atkins
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mold makerDiana Savage
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silicone casterDiana Savage
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production designerGloria Stefanson
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set masterBarry Stefanson
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property masterJean-Marie Michaud
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set decorationJean-Marie Michaud
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greens captainFrank Engel
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landscapingFrank Engel
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art directorCam Lizotte
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puppet consultantZane Knisely
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art departmentAmy StefansonJoan SinclairAmber Rees-YaworskiAndrea Miller
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costume designerJoan Sinclair
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costumesGloria StefansonAmy Stefanson
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storyboard artistGilbert Baldhead
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dialogue timingMandi Mayoh
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gripCraig Olson
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assistant gripAaron Jackson
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riggingDean Martin
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post-production supervisorTorin Stefanson
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lead visual effectsAlina Pete
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visual effectsElmer Estillore
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assistant editorJohn Thronberg
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file processingTeri Armitage
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online editorFrançoise Laprise
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scannerKyle LamontTim Tyler
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audio post supervisorRoss Nykiforuk
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foleyDaryl PierceRandy Woods
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sound effectsDaryl PierceRandy Woods
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re-recording mixerEvan Rust
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mix facilityTalking Dog Studios
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musicianRoss NykiforukRandy WoodsCarrissa Klopoushak
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production coordinatorLinda Nemeth
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production assistantAaron JacksonTatyanna ElashMelanie CoadMonique PerronRolande Petit
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publicistRyan Lockwood
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production supervisorScott Collins
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business affairs coordinatorFaye Yoneda
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program administratorCyndi Forcand
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lighting equipmentAndrew GordonGeorge Hupka
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grip equipmentAndrew GordonGeorge Hupka
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production insuranceMultimedia Risk Inc.
This episode from the Wapos Bay series can be used to facilitate deeper learning, research, projects and discussions related to traditional cultural education, relationships in general, land-based learning, seasonal educational experiences and nurturing Indigenous knowledge within a formal educational setting. How can traditional cultural forms of education that occur outside school support the health and wellness of students and communities? Why is it important for families to advocate for the valuing of cultural educational experiences to be included in formal school settings? How can school systems and families support youth in balancing formal education with traditional cultural education?
