Red River Jig

Question 1

RRJ

Answer 1

Traditional dance practiced among Indignous peoples but specific to Métis culture with accompanying fiddle tune
Influence from Scottish dance as well as powwow steps

Question 2

Purpose of study

Answer 2

Explore experiences of both indigenous and non indigenous participants and their feelings toward taking RRJ dance classes

Question 3

What does RRJ have strong connection to

Answer 3

Fur trade

Question 4

Purposes of this RRJ intervention

Answer 4

• educational programs like this urges TRC educational calls to action to be answered
• exposes Métis culture to non indigenous and bring strength based approach to truth and reconciliation
• creates space for intercultural knowledge exchanges, community, cultural (Re)connection, holistic health