“Ask an elder” series

Throughout the summers of 2019-2021 Duke hosted “Ask an Elder” with Myseum Toronto: an intimate online experience for individuals or groups of families/friends to engage with, ask question(s) of, and learn from Elder Duke Redbird’s perspectives.

In this clip from our “Ask an Elder” program, Elder Duke Redbird talks about justice, equality and the laws of nature.

Land Acknowlegements

In this clip from our “Ask an Elder” program, Elder Duke Redbird talks about the problematic nature of land acknowledgements and the exclusion of Indigenous people from Canadian Confederation.

What Is An Elder in Indigenous Culture?

In this clip, Duke discusses what it means to be an Indigenous Elder in the Indigenous community.

How to Guide the Next Generation

In this clip, Duke provides insight into how we can guide the next generation in their change-making and transformative work with Mother Earth.

A Worldview Without Patriarchy

In this clip, Duke discusses the Indigenous worldview prior to contact and prior to patriarchy.

Praise for the Ask and Elder Series

“Thank you so much for this incredible opportunity. It was such an enriching conversation which I look forward to sharing with my social network. I know they will garner a lot of insight and inspiration from it.” - Krystal (July 7, July 21)

“Thank you so much for this message, and for offering this wonderful opportunity to connect with Elder Duke Redbird! It was very meaningful for us, and we appreciate it so much.” - Greenhouse Theatre Project (July 9)

"Thanks for making this important event possible. It provided much needed insight and guidance for us as settlers and questioned how we can genuinely acknowledge this land and the Indigenous People’s struggles here when we are working in the Ontario government. I’m grateful to have connected with Elder Dr. Duke Redbird.” - Melanya (July 16)

This is just a taste, there’s more to come… thank you for your patience.