Candice George in the Classroom

Discipline: Interdisciplinary
Homebase: Fraser Lake
Regions Available: Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley &, Howe Sound, Vancouver Island Lower, Vancouver Island Mid, Vancouver Island North, Interior, North, Remote, Kootenays, Virtual
Languages: English, Dakelh
Themes: First Nations, Inuit, and/or Metis Art, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying
Grant Eligibility: Eligible for 70% AIE;Eligible to apply for AIC

Candice George is an Indigenous interdisciplinary performing artist, cultural educator, public speaker and facilitator. She proudly hails from Stellat’en First Nation and is of Dakelh and Wetsuwet’en ancestry. Candice is Kilweneetz'en from the House of the Deneyaz, a sub crest within the Luksilyou, Caribou Clan. Candice is a renowned singer & storyteller. She is the founder of Skeh Nek’huna Hohdidul’eh “Teaching Children Our Ways”. She provides interactive performances, programs, project-based lessons and workshops. Offering authentic Indigenous pedagogy to weave into the new BC Curriculum to enhance student learning. Candice has a passion to implement cultural programs to enhance, engage student learners in experiential, hands-on, project-based lessons & 21st century learning. The outcomes of her educational Indigenous arts programs are amazing. Having an inspirational, Indigenous woman and role model provide programs increase cultural identity among the indigenous student population, and increase awareness among all non-indigenous students. Many Indigenous peoples live in urban centers across BC, who are often displaced from their families, communities and culture. Offering cultural programs across BC, connect urban and rural communities to uplifting, positive, authentic cultural programs in a meaningful way. Candice's captivating spirit, traditional knowledge and talent is the recipe for the magic she radiates.

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Performance(s)

Dakelh & Wet'suwet'en Oral Histories

School Year: 24-25
Discipline: Music, Storytelling
Offered Languages: English, Dakelh
Grade Suitability: K - 12
Duration: 60-75 mins.
Capacity: 500
Tech Requirements: Screen, Projecter and Sound System, Electrical Outlet, Extension Cord and 2 tables
Available Formats: In Person

Dakelh and Wet'suwet'en Oral Histories, is suitable for all ages. It is designed for an all-inclusive environment. This presentation is 60-75 minutes of sharing oral stories and oral tradition. Candice explores the importance of passing on oral history and oral traditions. She will share various Dakelh and Wets'uwet'en oral histories from the Northern BC. Including; trickster stories, creation, hero stories etc. Her compassionate spirit will raise awareness of historic policies designed to cease the transfer of knowledge. After sharing oral histories we can discuss the impacts of historic policies, while acknowledging the resiliency of Indigenous peoples to continue tradition.

Classroom Residency(ies)

Contact Me: Email, Web

Project of Heart

School Year: 24-25

Project of heart commemorates the lives of thousands of Indigenous people who have lost their lives as a result of the residential school experience. It empowers students to call Canadians to action, through social justice endeavors to change our present and future collectively. In acknowledging the loss suffered by many, we gain a deeper understanding of the strength, wisdom and resilience of the First Nations peoples of this land. This is a 6-9 week project-based lesson. Students participate in inquiry-based, hands-on, collaborative, artistic journey of truth seeking & honouring of all survivors of the residential school experience. There are various project options for activities leading up to the final "Reconciliation" art piece. Contact artist for further details!

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Testimonials & Reviews

I have to say that you model the most wonderful mindset with your actions and words. It has been commented on by my staff. You are gracious and lovely and courageous and confident. I can only say that I hope that us working together gives me a little of your magic :-) Karin Paterson, Principal, Polaris Montessori Elementary, SD 57

I came to know Candice through mutual connections, most notably, through the son of Two Rivers Gallery’s Executive Director – now a teenager – he fondly remembered Candice visiting his classroom when he was in elementary school. The way he described her – she sounded like a super hero! Never before had he been so dazzled by singing and story-telling. With such a glowing review from a teenaged guy, I was thrilled when Candice agreed to contribute to our festival. Twyla Exner, Director of Public Programs Two Rivers Gallery

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