Stefan Gislason describes the Neah Kee Papa mentor program for Métis and Indigenous fathers.
The Neah Kee Papa Program is a parenting enhancement program for current, new, or soon-to-be Métis fathers. The ten-week program is designed to encourage and promote the role of fathers. The program offers men information and resources to become more actively involved fathers.
For more information on the Neah Kee Papa mentor program, click here.
A non-linear adult learning program in Manitoba that has a literacy focus in partnership with the University of Winnipeg.
The Louis Riel Institute Adult Learning Centre is a Manitoba certified Adult Learning and Literacy Centre. We are partnered with the University of Winnipeg Collegiate and funded by the Province of Manitoba’s Adult Learning and Literacy branch.
With a variety of programs support for the Inuit community comes from the Manitoba Inuit Association.
Manitoba Inuit Association strives to assist the Inuit community across the province, offering a variety of services.
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Indigenous Languages of Manitoba is focused on retaining and revitalizing Indigenous Languages within the province. They operate within their community, offering various services from translation to language education. For more information, visit their website: https://www.ilmb.org/.
Indigenous Languages of Manitoba is focused on retaining and revitalizing Indigenous Languages within the province. They operate within their community, offering various services from translation to language education. For more information, visit their website: https://www.ilmb.org/.
The Indigenous Language Instructors Program is a teacher education program based out of Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Casey Leslie speaks with Bryanna Scott (Indigenous Education Program Coordinator) & John O’Meara (Dean of Education) at Lakehead University.
The Indigenous Language Instructors Program is a teacher education program based out of Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario. It is a language program aimed at training fluent speakers in 1 of 4 Algonquin Languages (Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, Delaware) to teach the languages in classrooms across Ontario.
Margaret Mattess, Principal of Eugene Joseph Elementary discusses their approach to educating Indigenous youth.
This interview is with the Principal of Eugene Joseph Elementary, Margaret Mattess. Eugene Joseph Elementary is located in Tl’azt’en.
”Education is a continuous process that enables each Tl’azt’enne to reach her/his fullest potential. The roots of education are planted in families, cultural values and traditions.
Individual growth is dependent on a team of educators committed to the principles of motivation, encouragement, support and success.
At Eugene Joseph Elementary we are proud of our students, our parents and our community. We believe that all students, given the right support, can learn at a high level. We expect that all students will graduate and go on to some form of post-secondary education.” from the website http://tlaztennation.ca/eugene-joseph-elementary/
Erin Clancy speaks to Jordan Brant about the Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa program, a full time- adult immersion school in the Mohawk language
Interview with First Year Program instructor Jordan Brant at Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa, a full time- adult immersion school in the Mohawk language. Students enter the program as non-speakers and graduate the program as speakers over two full school years.
”Onkwawenna Kentyohkwa (Our Language Society) is a community-based organization that teaches Kanyen’keha (the “Mohawk” language) to adults on the Six Nations Grand River Territory near Brantford, Ontario.
This is a full-time program that takes place over two school years. We began teaching in September, 1999. But we do not just teach language, we create speakers.” from https://onkwawenna.info/
The Woodland Cultural Centre located in Brantford, Ontario near the Six Nations First Nation opened in 1972 at the old Mohawk Industrial Residential School. Its mandate is to provide cultural and educational activities and programs regarding Indigenous history, culture and contemporary issues. Its activities are divided into four departments: education, culture, language, arts and museum. […]
The Woodland Cultural Centre located in Brantford, Ontario near the Six Nations First Nation opened in 1972 at the old Mohawk Industrial Residential School. Its mandate is to provide cultural and educational activities and programs regarding Indigenous history, culture and contemporary issues. Its activities are divided into four departments: education, culture, language, arts and museum. It offers numerous educational programs including Indigenous languages, and houses an extensive collection of historical artifacts and Indigenous art in the museum. For more, visit the website at: http://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/.
Education Assistant, Tania Julian has worked at Nak’albun Elementary for many years.
Tania Julian describes the approach taken by Nak’albun Elementary in primary education. It has been credited by former students as being invaluable in preparing them to continue their education.
Susan Erickson, who is Lhusmusyou from Nak’azdli and a teacher at Nak’albun Elementary School discusses how the successful program has evolved.
Susan Erickson has a Bachelor of Education from UBC and has been teaching at Nak’albun Elementary.
“NAK’AL BUN takes a whole-child approach to elementary education. Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff work together to meet the intellectual, social, behavioral, and emotional needs of each and every child we serve.
The Mission of Nak’al Bun Elementary School is…to form a partnership with parents, students and educational staff in order to provide quality education for our children. We aim to assist all students to achieve their maximum academic, personal, social, and cultural development” (https://www.nakalbun.ca/).
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