Wapos Bay: The Elements
In episode 6 from the Wapos Bay series, the survival skills of Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are tested by an unexpected storm. The children are helping grandfather Mushom set up a cultural camp so young people can learn traditional ways. Bad weather hits and the radio, generator and ATV break down. Mushom leaves the camp for help but has an accident along the way. Left alone, the children have several mishaps - including accidentally blowing up their ATV - and abandon camp. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking …
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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 6 from the Wapos Bay series, the survival skills of Talon, T-Bear, Raven and Mushom are tested by an unexpected storm.
The children are helping grandfather Mushom set up a cultural camp so young people can learn traditional ways. Bad weather hits and the radio, generator and ATV break down. Mushom leaves the camp for help but has an accident along the way. Left alone, the children have several mishaps - including accidentally blowing up their ATV - and abandon camp. The family makes it home safely, but their journey to Elders Island teaches the children that taking shortcuts at any age is best avoided. T-Bear learns that his knowledge of electronics can come in handy in any situation.
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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writerElizabeth DennyMelanie 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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directorMelanie Jackson
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series creatorDennis JacksonMelanie Jackson
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voiceGordon TootoosisAndrea MenardEric JacksonTaylor CookRaven BrassLorne CardinalTyrone TootoosisMervin BrassDerRic StarlightJoseph NaytowhowDelvin KennedyJody PetersJennifer Prokop
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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 editorDenis Gathelier
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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 JacksonMelanie 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 introduces viewers to the impact of modern entertainment technology on youth and how it can distract from learning traditional cultural skills. This film can prompt further learning, discussions, research and projects related to the topic of balancing modern technology influences with traditional cultural survival skills. How can land-based learning and traditional cultural experiences contribute to health and well-being? Entry points into learning about respect and relationships with Elders can also be further elaborated on. How can families, children and youth be supported in having opportunities to access cultural ways of being? What role do parents and caregivers play in allowing children to become addicted or overstimulated by current entertainment technology vices?
