Listen Hear our Voices is a digital library that consists of photographs of Cowessess First Nation membership, historical photos, events, and documents. Cowessess has many photos of community members who attended the Marieval Residential School.
These photos were showcased for the first time at Cowessess on September 30, 2021, National Truth and Reconciliation Day. The reaction by community members who viewed the historical photographs was a sombre moment.
Annette is a Cowessess band member from the Sparvier family. She has a degree in Justice and a Masters in Journalism.
Her experience includes research, investigative journalism, and creative photo/video design.
Annette is well known for developing and managing projects from beginning to end.
She is experienced working with Library Archives Canada and will work to bring to light historical photos of Cowessess First Nation membership.
Eleanor is a band member of Cowessess, and has a degree in Education. She was employed for 34 years by the Cowessess Community Educational Centre (previously known as the Marieval Community Education Centre). In her last 16 years there, she helped to advance CCEC’s multi-media education that grew to be an integral part of the school curriculum. She is well known for her creativity and hard work with Cowessess.
Eleanor brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Digitization Project funded by Library Archives Canada.
