Stories – Healing

Mike Bisson (Bear Clan) is at the 4th level of Midewiwin.   He has worked in child welfare at Nogdawindamin as the Cultural Coordinator for many years. He now works at the treatment centre in Blind...

Barbara Nolan is an Elder from Wiikwemkoong First Nation. She is the Language Commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation and has a long history of teaching the Anishnaabe language and has developed ma...

The mission of the N’Swakamok Alternative School is to offer a wholistic and culturally inclusive educational program that meets the needs of urban Indigenous students.

Wiingashk Alternative Secondary School is located at N’Amerind Friendship Centre in London. This program offers urban Indigenous students a culture-based education that balances the secondary school curriculum with wholistic, culturally relevant educational approaches.

Elder Willie Ermine from Sturgeon Lake First Nation shares about the process of community development and how possibilities like Harvest Days come to fruition in his community.

In Part 5 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute demonstrate scraping the epidermal layer of the hide.

In Part 6 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute demonstrate how to prepare the buffalo hide for braining, how to brain the hide, and how to scrape a brained hide.

In Part 7 of the series, the Buffalo People Arts Institute smoke a buffalo hide.

The Warrior's Club is a land-based education group that meets bi-monthly to learn experientially about the land. 

In Lakota ceremonies we pray for good health, happiness, help, and understanding.

Indigenous scholar, Dr. Blair Stonechild, discusses Indigenous spirituality in his recent publications.

"Choices" is an alternative School and General Cultural Programming within Native Friendship Centre and Native Health centres. The goal of the program was to revitalize culture and incorporate Anis...

Lonny is Traditional Knowledge Holder working to fill in what were cultural blank spaces with Indigenous dialogue and narrative to create a meaningful cultural support to the clients and staff of t...

Winnipeg School Division’s Aboriginal Graduation Coaches program provides multi-year support and guidance to students on their journey from Grade 9 to graduation.

Hailey Prince details the Nak'azdli Cultural Centre's aims and initiatives of capturing and maintaining Dakelh traditional knowledge through methods of traditional knowledge transfer from Elders. T...

This program utilizes traditional knowledge and ceremony to advance the intentions of corrections institutions.

Learning nēhiyawēwin through language acquisition methods that have informed Bringing nēhiyawēwin Home, a program designed by Belinda Daniels and offered through READ Saskatoon. 

Qaggiavuut is a Nunavut based non-profit organization that delivers performing arts training and produces Inuit performing arts aimed at decolonizing and teaching Inuit traditional values.

First Nations owned and operated post-secondary education institution.

Land based healing models, teaching culture and Anishnawbek knowledge, worldview, ways of being, ceremony. This program is offered on demand, Lizz makes herself available because this is her role a...

Makimautiksat is an evidence-based youth camp that aims to equip Nunavut youth with critical life skills and knowledge that fosters positive mental health and wellness.

The program will provide an understanding of Male responsibilities, goal setting, what to do with the life you are given and cultural understanding. Giving teachings about reality and beliefs (Anis...

Alannah is Anishnabe Midekway and Nehiy/naw Cree from Treaty one and Treaty five territories, currently living in unceded Salish territories. In this video Alannah shares the importance of intercon...

Yukon First Nation History and knowledge

Chris Shawanoo speaks about the role of the NRNC in providing holistic educational opportunities to the Niagara urban Indigenous community.

Reconciliation projects and exchanges

Joey Farnsworth is well known in Grande Prairie as an Elder and Knowledge Keeper. She shares her perspective on how all education starts with our relationships and how we are all role models all of...

Laurie McLeod of Nipissing First Nation shares her understanding of engaging the spirit within all areas of life. She shares her own knowledge of Indigenous education and how to better support peop...

Youth Empowerment Movement

Charles Petahtegoose, a Midewiwin man talks about the importance of revitalizing sacred teachings and song as a method of Indigenous education. Charles also discusses the importance of language use...

Elizabeth Sault seeks to provide holistic educational opportunities to community members with the aim of violence reduction.

Mary Elliot, a Anishinabe elder shares her perspective of understanding the land and knowledge it carries. Through story telling she shares her perspective on what is both important teachings to sh...

The Language Revitalization Program, facilitated by Fran Brown in Bella Bella, BC, involves Heiltsuk language learning activities.

Terry Reid is dedicated to learning the cultural traditions and languages from his Heiltsuk and Oweekeno speaking grandmother who is a knowledge keeper and knows much about traditional medicines.

There is more to our existence within this physical realm.

The Indigenous Land Guardians program is designed to train local Dene people to become knowledgeable in their local culture and traditions as well as current conservation and monitoring practices.

The Malahat Life Skills Program is a unique 'hybrid' program that invites participants to explore how the traditional teachings may offer solutions for present-day demands.

Reconnecting high risk youth through carving and traditional knowledge to find balance.

This transformational program allows First Nations mentors/Master Carvers to go into Yukon schools and educate all students about traditional art forms and more.

Weaving a Story describes the importance of inkle looms to creating Métis sashes that are meaningful to individuals.

As an Indigenous child-birthing advocate, Leslie Anne Wilson supports women and families in Saskatchewan.

Bridging the western educational world with local First Nation culture and traditions .

Cheryll Welke shares about her community involvement volunteering in schools by talking about her Métis culture and identity.

Tyler Armstrong interviews Indigenous knowledge keeper Zhawano Binsek. Zhawano shares in Oji-Cree what knowledge is important to pass on to future generations. Zhawano Binsek also shares how we wil...

Dechinta means "in the bush" in many of Dene languages in the Northwest Territories. Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning believes in supporting self-determining and sustainable Northern commu...

A Nakota language initiative that seeks to revitalize and re-awaken the Nakota language on White Bear First Nation.

Greg Charleson gives insight into the meaning of protocol and identity for him and his people. Greg is Nuu-chah-nulth of the Hesquiat First Nation which is located on the west coast of Vancouver Is...

Tyler Armstrong speaks with Indigenous knowledge keeper Laura Calmwind. Laura shares in Oji-Cree the knowledge that she believes is important to pass on to future generations. Laura discusses the i...

Secwepemc Stories and storytelling _ Stsepkwelle "Legends That Teach"

Tyler Armstrong speaks with Indigenous knowledge keeper Jordan Quequish in Oji-Cree about knowledge that he feels is important to pass on to future generations. Jordan discusses the importance of t...

Meeka is a well-known teacher of education, healing, and Inuit culture. She started teaching children in 1971, and moved onto adult education at Nunavut Arctic College for 18 years. Meeka believes that elder knowledge from experience is necessary have a foundation for living an Inuit life as our ancestor did. She hopes that healing and education from Inuit go a long way.

Community building

Kelsey Jaggard interviews Robert Greene, from Lac Seul First Nation, about his work as a councillor with Jordan's Principle. Jordan's Principle aims to ensure Indigenous youth, ages 0-17 are given ...

Janine Landry speaks with Leanna Marshall about the commemorative installation, Walking With Our Sisters (WWOS). Her role is to sit on the national collective of WWOS, helping communities prepare f...

Single Track to Success is a Carcross/Tagish First Nations initiative to promote wellness and reconnect youth with the land.

Via digital technology CIA Solutions Inc. is helping the Indigenous community gain new skills in sharing critical information. This new form of communication and essentially storytelling provides a...

The Youth Action Council (YAC) in the Prince Albert region works with First Nations youth in grassroots communities by giving them voices as leaders in community healing initiatives. 

Rikki Wylie is part of the management team at Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Center. Located in Nanaimo, BC, Tillicum Lelum has a number of programs that are used to help the community. Rikki...

The traditional parenting program provides practical skills to enhance nurturing in a supportive environment.

Developing a more accessible, culturally safe and personal cancer care plan for First Nations patients.

Ka Ni Kanichick strives to embed social justice in educational processes.

Audra Maloney is Natural Wellness Coach and Puoin who advocates for the importance of an Individuals wholistic wellness education.

The programs at the Niagara Regional Native Centre work together and Philip works to raise cultural awareness and foster wellbeing on a community and individual level.

Healing Room

Perry McLeod-Shabogesic of Nipissing First Nations talks about his journey with both learning and teaching traditional knowledge. Through a short interview, he explains the importance of understand...

Interview with Demi Mathias on the birch bark canoe as a form of cultural resurgence and on the supportive community of the Trent University Native Association.

Clayton Paul Episkenew shares his experience as a survivor of residential schools and alcoholism. He uses these experiences to help inmates at the Regina Correctional Centre. 

KDS Vision Statement: “BUILDING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE TODAY BY TEACHING AND LEARNING THE DENE WAY.” "KDS is committed to providing quality education for our students by concentrating on four compon...

An on-the-land camp for K-6 for East Three elementary school. A focus on teaching traditional bush skills while on the land. Some activities include pulling fish nets, cutting the fish and preparin...

Traditional Dene cultural camp near the community of Dettah, NT.

Harold Lavallee discusses the importance of learning about culture in order to heal and understand identity.

Dechinta’s model of program delivery is innovative and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. We offer a setting where families can learn together through our Chekoa Nı̨ htł’èkǫ ̨̀ Deè (KidsU...

Neecheewam Inc. strives to cultivate life skills through the development of relationships and culturally appropriate teachings.

Urban Hide Tanning in Somba K'e

Le Wapikoni Mobile est un studio ambulant de formation et de création audiovisuelle des Premières Nations. Il circule dans les communautés autochtones et offre aux jeunes des Premières Nations des ...

Our Cree language and culture are inseparable because language is the basis of our culture. If culture is to be considered in Indigenous Education in any real way the specific region and language o...

Traditional Paths Society is a grassroots, non-profit organization that encourages the traditional and creative expression of First Peoples culture in the community. They have pipe ceremonies and s...

Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, Puamun Meskenu, est une organisation créée par Dr Stanley Vollant qui oeuvre, depuis 2016, à développer les quatre dimensions du mieux-être des jeunes autochtones, soit l...

The KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre) offers a Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families. This program provides the opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, develop litera...

Traditional Tea Workshop (s)

The Pic River Secondary program offers students an opportunity to meet their educational requirements by participating in a canoe trip in their traditional territory.

Program to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples and to educate non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples. To bring access to culture back to urban areas (cities) through ceremony and other i...

The Blanket Exercise is a two hour interactive re-enactment of Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective. Participants have the opportunity to role play and interact with events from Indigeno...

As part of the Red Road Project, Elder Lawrence Wells teaches youth leaders about traditional knowledge and ceremonies. He discusses his work with the youth and the impact that it's had on them....

The Going Off Growing Strong (GOGS) Program gives youth (specifically `youth at risk`), the opportunity to participate. The program was aimed to be a `healing journey` and improve the mood and emot...

Man Up Against Violence seeks to inspire men to become advocates of violence prevention.

Jr./ Sr. Highschool traditional singing and drumming group -Teaching traditional song and dance -Teaching language through song -Teaching relationship through the drum

The Indigenous leadership group at St.Augustine School uses the Circle of Courage model to develop student leadership skills and support positive youth development. This student group is accessible...

Gary Manson, VIU Elder

The Matawa Learning Centre uses a holistic approach to education in order to help young Indigenous learners from the Matawa Communities in Northern Ontario.

Fostering indigenous leadership, values and skills through cultural initiatives. Dene Nahjo is a Dene Collective based in Denendeh. Fostering indigenous leadership, values, and skills through cultu...

An Elder who is constantly working for the environment and the people. Carrying the teachings of the Midewiwin lodge.

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

Traditional and modern health care from a holistic perspective and this includes the awareness of one's own body. In this interview, Margaret McDonald explains the various methods of traditional ho...

Victim services and the numerous activities and programs that they support in collaboration with numerous other agencies and individuals primarily focussing on women (the majority of victims).

Indigenous education for health providing awareness about First Nations people. Developing relationships with individuals and communities, respecting our way of life.

Geesohns works at Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre. Teaching and giving guidance to Anishiaabe teachings ways of life. Directing and assisting in the communities to healing in Anishinaabe ways of living...

Joey Blood, of Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society's Family Preservation and Youth Mentorship program, shares on its work supporting indigenous youth and their families in accessing cultural acti...

Erica Beaudin has been the Executive Director of the Regina Treaty Status Indian Services since 2007 and she discusses the importance of the organization’s community education programs.

St. Thomas Aquinas School Division (STAR) and Nipisihkopahk Educational Authority (NEA) have entered into a education partnership through an Alberta Education Grant- "Building Capacity Through Coll...

Dawn Brooks, Administrator at St. Mary's First Nation Adult Maliseet Immersion Program describes the immersion program.

Lee Merrigan-Thomas, Aboriginal Head Start Coordinator and Community Action Program Coordinator, describes the Mi'kmaw Child Development Centre and the impact it has on children and families.

Solomon Ratt uses Facebook to engage students and community members in learning Cree.

Felicia Gay is the Gallery Curator at Wanuskewin Heritage Park and she discusses contemporary Indigenous art, arts programming, and curatorship within the interpretive center.

The health educator at the All Nations Healing Hospital in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK, provides an overview of programs and services offered to Indigenous communities and schools within Treaty 4 territory.

Tsuut'ina Nation language director Steven Crowchild speaks on the direction that his program is heading and the future of the Tsuut'ina Nation language program

The Qqs Project Society runs a variety of land based education programs for children and families. The Qqs Projects Society: - targets youth ages 8-15 and families. - consists of a camp, library, c...

The Discovery Program: Linking Youth back to their Identity: The role of an Elder in a school as a mentor and guide for youth. To re-discover identity, language and linking youth back to their root...

Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet sits down to talk about the one of a kind Chemical Addiction Worker Certificate Program offered at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

Little Warriors / Be Brave Ranch mission is to provide: Awareness and information about child sexual abuse; Adults with child sexual abuse prevention strategies through education; Information about...

Supporting LGBTQ+ and Two Spirited Indigenous Peoples in schools and communities. 12-18 years old - Working with junior and senior high students to raise awareness about homophobia and transphobia ...

First People's way of life describing traditional Anishinaabe spirituality, customs and learning from our ancestors.

Aboriginal worldview teaching the real truth of our Indigenous history. Providing cultural awareness encourages healing and empowerment.

A group of learners in Lutsel K’e got a taste of just how hard their ancestors worked to clothe themselves at a first-time traditional moosehide tanning camp last week.

Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre is an Indigenous educational resource that focuses on cultural and family based early childhood education (15 months - grade 6) in the city of Prince George, BC. Ca...

Staff at United Native Friendship Centre discuss their Alternative Secondary School program. 

Leading Thunderbird Lodge partners with the Twisted Wire Ranch’s Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program in order to holistically treat youth struggling with addictions.

GOBA educates the community on healthy eating, exercising, and offers support for those diagnosed with cancer or are in remission.

The Kenanaw program was created by Elders as a way to develop teachers in the North.

Stefan Gislason describes the Neah Kee Papa mentor program for Métis and Indigenous fathers.