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Win-An-Artist ContestHello, Club Amick Readers!
Chad Solomon and E.T. the Librarian visit the North!
Poplar Hill
Upon their arrival at Poplar Hill, Chad and E.T. were greeted by
principal, Howard Comber, who gave them a tour of the community
before taking them to the school. At the school, Chad and E.T.
were met with a warm welcome from Club Amick readers, teachers
and support staff. After the workshops, Howard gave Chad and
E.T. a tour of the
community and later on, they visited the local radio station
where Chad and E.T. went ‘on air’ to thank community members and
Chief and Council for having them in the community. In the
evening, the staff held a potluck dinner and Chad and E.T.
enjoyed a variety of foods including bannock and Howard’s famous
duck soup!
On both days of their visit, Chad held art workshops for Club
Amick readers who learned how to draw the main characters of
Rabbit and Bear Paws
and how reading for fun can include creating their own stories
and characters. Workshops ended with plenty of questions from
Club Amick readers and a chance for them to win prizes and for
everyone to receive goodies. At the end of the second day, warm
good-byes were exchanged by all and Chad and E.T. were given
gifts and cards made by Club Amick readers. Chad and E.T.
enjoyed themselves immensely at Poplar Hill First Nation and
would like to send a huge Miigwech to the school and community
for making their stay so comfortable.
Wapekeka
Upon their arrival at Wapekeka, Chad and E.T. were taken to the
school where they were greeted by principal, Dale Sedgwick.
After a tour of the school and meeting teachers and support
staff, Chad held art workshops for Club Amick readers who were
introduced to Rabbit and
Bearpaws, the two main characters in Chad’s series on the
humorous antics of two Anishinaabe brothers. During the
workshops, Club Amick readers learned how to combine their love
of reading and drawing to create their own stories and
characters. At the end of the workshops, Club Amick readers
received copies of Chad’s first book, and gifts and prizes from
E.T.
Chad and E.T. received a huge surprise when they found out that
the teachers and support staff had put together a special lunch
in honour of their visit. The children and staff shared a
delicious meal with Chad and E.T. who enjoyed a variety of foods
including bannock burgers and some fabulous moose stew! Later in
the day, Chad and E.T. went on a walking tour of the community
before being whisked off to the airport. Chad and E.T. would
like to extend a huge Miigwech to the school and community for a
giving us a wonderful experience. A special thanks to the staff
for making our visit so enjoyable.
Boozhoo! Aanii! Tansi! Hello! Club Amick
Readers. In January 2009, Chad Solomon and E.T. the Librarian
made their last Win-an-Artist contest trip to Matahamao School
in Peawanuck (Weenusk First Nation).
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