Join GBH and NETA to learn about two new MOLLY OF DENALI resources for communities and classrooms from GBH Education. Called Harvesting Knowledge with MOLLY OF DENALI, this initiative features a community screening and event toolkit and a multimedia K-2 classroom activity to help you celebrate the culture and science of berries while underscoring important food sovereignty principles.
Traditional food and harvesting practices—and the deep cultural meaning they hold—are woven throughout the MOLLY OF DENALI series. Rather than stopping at “food and festivals,” which can reduce complex Indigenous traditions to surface level themes, MOLLY OF DENALI takes children deeper. Young characters actively explore these practices and grow their knowledge, skills, and sense of agency through listening, learning, and doing. They spend time with Elders and other knowledge holders, building the understanding needed to care for local habitats; learning responsible harvesting practices, such as taking only what is needed; recognizing the importance of treating all living things with respect; and celebrating what is sacred within their community.
Come learn more about this initiative and the new multimedia resources ready for you to use in your community, and how libraries can be an ideal partner!
Learning Goals / Key Takeaways:
- Take a walk-through of a new screening and event toolkit and classroom resources designed to help you celebrate the science and culture of berries with young children and families in your community.
- Learn about food sovereignty and how MOLLY OF DENALI addresses the concept in developmentally appropriate ways.
- Hear how libraries can be great co-hosts for local family events.
- Learn how to receive a set of event placards (limited supplies available).
Presenters:
- Mary Haggerty, director of media engagement, GBH
- Dr. Loriene Roy, White Earth Anishinaabe, professor emerita, U of Texas, Austin, former president of the American Library Association
- Paula Menta Rodriguez, curriculum developer, GBH
