Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night
In episode 3 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. Raven can't resist whistling at the glimmering northern lights even though she's been warned not to. And T-Bear breaks with an age-old ritual by neglecting to offer tobacco ties before picking sweet grass for the elders. All 3 children discover that their careless behaviour may be the source of the community's recent small misfortunes. With help from grandfather Mushom and a wise elder, they take part in a traditional ceremony that puts things right. Wapos Bay is a …
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Wapos Bay: They Dance at Night (Cree Version)2006 24 min
In episode 3 from the Wapos Bay series, Talon, Raven and T-Bear learn what can happen when they forget to respect tradition. Raven can't resist whistling at the glimmering northern lights even though she's been warned not to. And T-Bear breaks with an age-old ritual by neglecting to offer tobacco ties before picking sweet grass for the elders. All 3 children discover that their careless behaviour may be the source of the community's recent small misfortunes. With help from grandfather Mushom and a wise elder, they take part in a traditional ceremony that puts things right.
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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writerTrevor CameronJordan Wheeler
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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 TootoosisAndrea MenardEric JacksonTaylor CookRaven BrassLorne CardinalTrevor CameronTyrone TootoosisDerRic StarlightMelanie JacksonRandy WoodsJennifer 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-YaworskiJordan 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 designPaul Atkins
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armature constructionPaul Atkins
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mold makerAndrea Miller
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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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puppet consultantZane Knisely
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art departmentAmy StefansonJoan SinclairAmber Rees-YaworskiDiana Savage
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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 assistantKim WardenTatyanna 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 offers lessons about respecting cultural teachings. Further knowledge building can be done through discussions, research and projects. What are the distinct teachings of various Indigenous groups in relation to the northern lights and the sky? How do stories shape teachings and beliefs? What are some local Protocols on harvesting and using traditional cultural plants and medicines? How can ceremony help to uplift and encourage overall well-being? What is reciprocity from an Indigenous perspective and why is it central to maintaining relationships? How do we show care and respect for each other and the natural world?
