Exchange it with a friend to see if he or she knows what it means. Talk to a senior in your community. Write down several words that he or she used years ago. Make sure you write down their meanings. Bring them to class and develop a class list of traditional words to add to the list given in the case study and make a class dictionary.
Art makes up a large part of any culture.
It helps people express their feelings, ways of life, and what is important to them. This is particularly true for native peoples. Another way to record and express our culture is on film. Newfoundland and Labrador is becoming known as an interesting place to stage movies. In order for us to become successful, however, more people must be trained in the art of film-making.