Shawnee Paul
Shawnee Paul is a musician from Eskasoni, First Nation. Her love for music came from her musical family. Her grandfather was a fiddler who gave her her first fiddle at the age of 6. Shawnee acquired a B. Music and a B.Ed focused in music education at Acadia University. As a fluent Mi’kmaq speaker, Shawnee has put together songs and musical activities to help teach the Mi’kmaq language.
The Rhythm of our Language: How Elementary Music Can Help Teach the Mi’kmaq Language
This presentation explores how music can be a powerful tool for teaching the Mi’kmaq language in elementary classrooms. By integrating Orff and Kodály methods, original music and arrangements, song games, and interactive music activities, educators can create engaging and meaningful lessons that support both language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Attendees will gain practical lesson ideas and strategies to connect music education with the revitalization of the Mi’kmaq language, fostering a deeper connection to Mi’kmaq culture through rhythm, melody, and play.
The Rhythm of our Language: How Elementary Music Can Help Teach the Mi’kmaq Language (REPEAT)
This presentation explores how music can be a powerful tool for teaching the Mi’kmaq language in elementary classrooms. By integrating Orff and Kodály methods, original music and arrangements, song games, and interactive music activities, educators can create engaging and meaningful lessons that support both language acquisition and cultural appreciation. Attendees will gain practical lesson ideas and strategies to connect music education with the revitalization of the Mi’kmaq language, fostering a deeper connection to Mi’kmaq culture through rhythm, melody, and play.