Meritah Oral Storytelling Tradition
What is the Meritah Oral Storytelling Tradition (MOST) for Children and Families?
The oral tradition of storytelling in Meritah, as Baba Mutwa describes, are stories that the elders tell to the younglings while they are seated in circles around the sparked-wreaked fire in the compounds of their homes, or in the center of the villages, or in the dark forests and on the aloe scented plains of Meritah. The richness with which these stories are told and the pondering gaze of the children eager to learn these amazing tales are fascinating. These told stories, as brother Githae, would say, are usually introduced in riddles, parables, accompanied by songs, and infiltrate deeply into one’s imagination to stimulate and challenge one’s senses in smelling, tasting, seeing and feeling. These stories and the processes with which they are told are intentional; its educational values prepare children for life, educating them about where we come from and the origin of our laws. The stories transform instances such as embarrassing subjects and turn them into instructive tales.
Meritah Oral Storytelling Tradition (MOST) and Meritah Wisdom’s Mission
To produce Meritah children who are rooted in their great cultural values to instruct and direct their lives.
Our Goals
To nurture our storytelling traditions as a way to honour our Ancestors who in turn honour us and supports us through our daily lives and traumatic moments.
Location
Meritah Wisdom is based in Toronto, Ontario, and it operates globally.
