Cowichan School District Videos
Hello Dolly | Video Series
Spend some time with Cowichan School District Elder Dolly Sylvester while she helps us understand more about the Cowichan culture. If you would like to book a Hul’q’umi’num Instructor for your classroom, send us an email at abed@sd79.bc.ca
How to become an Elder?
‘Uy’ skweyul siiem (good day respected friends). Today Dolly is helping us understand how you become an Elder in Cowichan Culture. Listen in as Dolly helps us learn.
What makes an Elder?
The Cowichan Valley School District is thrilled to be debuting the video series ‘Hello Dolly’ with Dolly Sylvester, District Elder and Knowledge Keeper.
What Are Traditional Names and Why Are They Important?
‘Uy’ skweyul, siiem’ (good day respected friends). Today Dolly is helping us understand what traditional names are and why they are important. Listen in as Dolly helps us learn.
Should You Use Someone's Traditional Name or English Name?
Uy’ skweyul, si’iem’ (good day respected friends). Today Dolly is helping us understand if you should use someone’s traditional name or English name. Listen in as Dolly helps us learn.
Why Is Storytelling Important?
Uy’ skweyul, siiem’ (good day respected friends). Today Dolly is helping us understand why storytelling is important. Listen in as Dolly helps us learn.
What is an Oral Culture?
Uy’ skweyul, siiem’ (good day respected friends). Today Dolly is helping us understand what an oral culture is. Listen in as Dolly helps us learn.
How Do You Greet An Elder?
‘Uy’ skweyul siiem (good day respected friends). Today Dolly is helping us understand how you greet an Elder in Cowichan culture. Listen in as Dolly helps us learn.