Our Elders,Our Stories
An invitation to connect
You choose
the stories.
A child’s curiosity. Your memories. Time together that matters.
You don’t need to
write a memoir.
The idea is simple: a child asks a question, and you tell a story in your own words. A short conversation is enough to begin. A supervising adult can help with the recording.
Live transcription can help capture your spoken words. The child reviews the transcript with you and copies the story into a journal before it is prepared for the book. Your meaning, words, and voice matter; you can request corrections or leave a story out.
Your choices matter.
- Choose the question or suggest another.
- Pause or skip any conversation.
- Decide whether to record.
- Review and approve your contribution.
- Agree on who may receive it.
Some stories are
only for listening.
Participation is an invitation. Stories and knowledge governed by community protocols require the appropriate permissions. A conversation does not have to become a recording or a book page.
A place for every child.
A child may participate with a grandparent, Elder, or trusted family member. When a storyteller is not available at home, the school can explore a supported connection with a community-approved participant.
Parents and guardians will receive clear information about participation, access, processing, and sharing before providing permission.