Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) can now gain a deeper understanding of the Anishinaabe culture and history through Minecraft: Education Edition’s Manito Ahbee Aki.
Manito Ahbee Aki, which translates to “the place where the Creator sits,” is a game whereby players can explore a fun and interactive world while gaining insight into Indigenous teachings and perspectives.
The game was developed through 14 months by the LRSD Indigenous Council of Grandmothers and Grandfathers (CGG), in partnership with LRSD Scholar in Residence, Knowledge Keepers, education consultants and Microsoft Canada.
“By creating space for Anishinaabe culture within this popular virtual universe, it will give a voice to Indigenous peoples in an innovative way that I hope will capture the attention of the young people across Canada and the world,” said Dan Vandal, Canada’s Minister of Northern Affairs during the game launch on Wednesday.
Author of the article: Nicole Wong • Local Journalism Initiative reporter
Publishing date: Feb 15, 2021 • February 15, 2021 • 3 minute read • Students from the Louis Riel School Division (LRSD) can now gain a deeper understanding of the Anishinaabe culture and history through Minecraft: Education Edition s Manito Ahbee Aki. Developed through 14 months by the LRSD Indigenous Council of Grandmothers and Grandfathers (CGG), in partnership with LRSD Scholar in Residence, Knowledge Keepers, education consultants and Microsoft Canada, Manito Ahbee Aki, which translates to “the place where the Creator sits,” is a game whereby players can explore a fun and interactive world while gaining insight into Indigenous teachings and perspectives. Photo by Handout /Winnipeg Sun
Posted: Feb 06, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 6
Winter Cameron-Catcheway, a Grade 4 student at Marion School, was one of the first students to explore Minecraft s Anishinaabe virtual world Manito Ahbee Aki.(Lenard Monkman/CBC)
Students in Winnipeg s Louis Riel School division got the first chance to learn, build and explore Manitoba s Anishinaabe environment this week through the virtual world of
Minecraft.
Winter Cameron-Catcheway, 9, is an Anishinaabe student at Marion School, which is part of the Louis Riel School Division. She has been playing
Minecraft a
popular video game where players explore a world and build items and structures for two years and was one of the first people to play Minecraft Education s