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The Role of an Elder in a Northern Alberta School

Kaitlyn Walcheske speaks with Elder Francis Whiskeyjack about the role of Elders in schools as mentors and guides for youth.

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 roots. Teaching youth how to create relationships, build respect, use healthy behaviors. Providing cultural teachings around Mental, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical well-being.

Please note: The quality of the audio and video in each interview on NCCIE.CA may vary. NCCIE has been a capacity- and skills-building project for students and youth. They have been "learning-through-doing," learning how to arrange and conduct interviews while, at the same time, gaining experience with the technology.

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Contact Details

Location: Edmonton, AB
Name: Francis Whiskeyjack
Title: Elder

Contributor

Name: Kaitlyn Walcheske
Twitter: https://twitter.com/walcheskekait
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlyn-walcheske-3ab21a75
Regional Lead(s):
  • Linda Many Guns 

Province/Territory

Alberta

Education Topics

Elder Knowledge
Healing
Life Skills
Traditional Knowledge
Wellness/Health

Education Levels

Primary (K - Grade 8)
Secondary (Grade 9 - 12/13)

Language Spoken

English
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