What:

Ryan Willert Online Buffalo Teachings

When:

Feb 22nd, 2021

Where:

Online using Teams Link

Why:

To reteach and retell the stories of the

buffalo and ways they teach us how to live.

How:

 In your classrooms:

Gr 1-3 @ 9am – 10am

Gr 4-6 @ 10:30am – 11:30am


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