T’áncháy Redvers [they/them] is a Dene & Métis two-spirit writer, creator, speaker and multidisciplinary performer belonging to Deninu K’ue First Nation in Treaty 8 territory. With a background in international and community development, youth empowerment, mental health advocacy, and creative facilitation, they have been nationally and internationally recognized for their work and advocacy. At the age of 21, T’áncháy and their brother, Kelvin, founded We Matter – a national Indigenous-led campaign and non-profit dedicated to Indigenous youth hope and life promotion. We Matter has become an international model for Indigenous youth life promotion efforts, garnering the Redvers siblings the Lawson Foundation’s Emerging Leaders Award and a Governor General’s Meritorious Service Medal. Join them as they read from their book “Fluffy and the stars” and help young ones learn about processing big feelings. Fluffy and the Stars is a book about a young Indigenous girl who has to cope with the loss of Fluffy, her best friend and beloved pet dog. The story speaks to how hard grief can be and navigating how to handle big feelings like grief.
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https://education.moosehidecampaign.ca/fluffy-stars