Posted on May 22, 2018 by Timothy Merasty
A national mathematics contest for Indigenous youth on reserves in Grades 4-6.
Dr. Arzu Sardarli is an Associate Professor of Physics and Mathematics in the Department of Indigenous Science, The Environment, and Economic Development at First Nations University of Canada. Since 2008, Dr. Sardarli has been leading Math contests for students between Grades 4-6 who are living on-reserve. Supported by their teachers, up to five hundred students compete each year from reserve schools between British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. The competition is strong. Students finishing in first, second, and third place receive certificates of participation and the first-place winner becomes that year’s national winner. Dr. Sardarli believes that this competition builds a network of students and teachers who are connected around this topic.
Posted on May 4, 2018 by Pam Greene
Coyote Kids Weekly Program is a free weekly Aboriginal culture program for Aboriginal children or children of Aboriginal ancestry ages of 6-12 years. Coyote kids meets every Monday evening from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. It operates from September to June. Registration takes place in mid-September each year. The program is full every year with […]
Coyote Kids Weekly Program is a free weekly Aboriginal culture program for Aboriginal children or children of Aboriginal ancestry ages of 6-12 years. Coyote kids meets every Monday evening from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. It operates from September to June. Registration takes place in mid-September each year. The program is full every year with a maximum of 35 children. The program is free and relies on donations or fundraising to fund the program. We are staffed by the Coyote Pride Program Coordinators and have parent volunteers, Junior Leaders or people from the community who volunteer to help with the programming and supervision.
https://bentarrow.ca/programs-and-services/cultural/coyote-kids/
Posted on by Annita Lucchesi
In this interview, kindergarten teacher Arlene Ward speaks on the importance of culturally relevant and diverse books for young learners, how she integrates Blackfoot and other languages into her curriculum, and why culture-based classroom activities make a difference for her students at Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society. https://www.opokaasin.org/
In this interview, kindergarten teacher Arlene Ward speaks on the importance of culturally relevant and diverse books for young learners, how she integrates Blackfoot and other languages into her curriculum, and why culture-based classroom activities make a difference for her students at Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society.
https://www.opokaasin.org/
Posted on May 3, 2018 by Pam Greene
Dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience and in the empowerment of artistic people who are creative in different disciplines; art, drawing, carving, cooking, music, and more. Art is multicultural learning and encourages us to bring aspects of our cultures into the space and is the core to our being. Through the courses, Barbara provides guidance […]
Dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience and in the empowerment of artistic people who are creative in different disciplines; art, drawing, carving, cooking, music, and more. Art is multicultural learning and encourages us to bring aspects of our cultures into the space and is the core to our being. Through the courses, Barbara provides guidance in marketing of your art and improving your skills. Barbara coaches you in the ability to create your own successes. Barbara Derrick provides navigation for artists that want to become artistic entrepreneurs. It’s not just about the creation of Art, it is about you! Art is a product and showcasing it to the world so you can live your life fully, and live out your dreams. To come to understand how your brand can connect with a certain audience and how to tap into the market. To create, grow and connect with your audience means to become empowered by knowing your value and purpose, and seeing your vision unfold before you.
https://www.nativestudioart.net/
Posted on April 27, 2018 by Casey Leslie
An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in Northwestern Ontario.
An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in hopes to encourage youth to persevere in their educational goals.
”The Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards was formally known as The Niigaantige Career Fair. It began in 1987 when a need was identified to address the high attrition rates among Aboriginal students studying at the secondary and post secondary levels.” from its website https://ayara.ca/
Posted on by Ashley Nadjiwon
Jody Nadjiown is an Indigenous Studies high school teacher who is bringing awareness to and creating opportunities for Indigenous Education in Ontario.
An Indigenous Studies high school teacher bringing awareness and opportunity for Indigenous Education.
Posted on April 20, 2018 by Hanah McFarlane
Caleb Musgrave, owner of Canadian Bushcraft which operates out of Hiawatha, Ontario.
Caleb Musgrave, owner of Canadian Bushcraft which operates out of Hiawatha, Ontario.
Posted on April 17, 2018 by Richard Stecenko
The Digital Lodge project is a multi-year project in Thompson, Manitoba that works with the same group of students from grade 7 until grade 12. It is part of the larger Educating for Action project that also includes resource support by a project-dedicated teacher, as well as culturally relevant land-base education. Over the seven years […]
The Digital Lodge project is a multi-year project in Thompson, Manitoba that works with the same group of students from grade 7 until grade 12. It is part of the larger Educating for Action project that also includes resource support by a project-dedicated teacher, as well as culturally relevant land-base education. Over the seven years of the project we are introducing various aspects of filmmaking to the youth, such as documentary, animation and dramatic filmmaking. The aim of the project is for the youth to find their own voice and learn to express themselves through the medium of film and video. The key to the success of the project is its long-term nature where the participating artists have been able to develop trust and friendships with the youth and the community.
Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
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. “When I’m doing moosehide tanning, I often think, ‘yeah I’m doing one, it’s so hard, but what if I had to do 10 just to make […]
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.
“When I’m doing moosehide tanning, I often think, ‘yeah I’m doing one, it’s so hard, but what if I had to do 10 just to make sure that my family had the clothing that they needed to stay warm?’” said Stephanie Poole, a community member in Lutsel K’e who participated in the tanning camp. “It gives you a real appreciation for all of the work that our ancestors did.”
Around 10 to 15 people took part in the 10-day camp, some of whom slept on-site while others trekked out to the campsite each day, located near the townsite at the outlet to Stark Lake river. https://norj.ca/2014/06/lutsel-ke-traditions-kept-alive-with-tanning-camp/
Posted on March 27, 2018 by Laura Forsythe
The Métis have often been called “The Flower Beadwork People” – a nickname attributable to their extraordinary floral beadwork designs, which are well-known in Métis culture.
The Louis Riel Institute (LRI) has continued this tradition through The Flower Beadwork Circle, a group that meets every Wednesday evening to keep the craft alive. During these meetings, members work on individual beading projects and share their knowledge and ideas for beading ideas, patterns, and techniques.
For more information on The Flower Beadwork Circle, click here.
