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Mini University |
Phone: (204) 727-9642 |
Nancy Stanley, Director Ivah Gallagher, Program Assistant Gillian Richards, Administrative Assistant Brandon University |
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Regular Mini U:
Native Studies Courses
| Offered Weeks 1 - 5 | 
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| Offered Weeks 2 - 5 | 
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| Offered Weeks 2 & 4 | 
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| Offered Weeks 3 & 5 | 
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| New Course for 2009! |  |
| Gym course. Wear clean, non-marking gym shoes! |  |
| Outdoor course. Dress appropriately and bring sunscreen! |  |
| Can be messy! Don't wear good clothes. |  |
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NS 1: Aboriginal Art |
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Check out traditional and modern Aboriginal crafts and art. Learn the “hows and whys” and create your own Native-style art. Offered weeks 2 - 5. |
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NS 2: Pow Wow Dancing |
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| Enjoy and try the unique styles of pow-wow dancing. Learn about the history of the pow-wow, significance of the drum, regalia and different styles of dances. Offered weeks 2 - 5. |
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NS 3/H 2: Foods of the World |
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| Take a world tour of the senses. Learn about different cultures while cooking (and eating!) traditional foods. Slot 2 weeks 1 - 5, Slot 6 - weeks 2 - 5. |
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NS 4/H 3: Myths & Legends |
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| How did the porcupine get its quills? What is a wendigo? Who was Wesakechak? Learn about some scary, tricky or even funny characters in Aboriginal stories. Offered weeks 2 - 5. |
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NS 5/FA 4: World Music |
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Explore the roots of today’s music. Discover African, Caribbean, Australian and Canadian forms of music while learning about drums, throat singing and the didgeridoo. Offered weeks 2 - 5. |
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