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Interview with Verna J. Kirkness

Posted on August 20, 2018 by stephenjolly

Verna J. Kirkness is from Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia.  She is an influential leader and pioneer in Indigenous education and has received numerous awards including the Order of Canada. Kirkness has made significant contributions to Indigenous educational policy in Canada. In […]

Verna J. Kirkness is from Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba and is an Associate Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia.  She is an influential leader and pioneer in Indigenous education and has received numerous awards including the Order of Canada. Kirkness has made significant contributions to Indigenous educational policy in Canada. In this interview, Ms. Kirkness shares her experiences from the 1970’s onward in the movement to achieve what was first known as ‘Indian control of Indian education.’ She also discusses what, in her view, is critical to the success of Indigenous education initiatives and some key moments in history that have shaped Indigenous education today.

Red Road Project – Program Coordinator, Geordy Marshall

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Geordy Marshall, the Program Coordinator for the Red Road Project, discusses how the program creates and supports youth leaders in their choice to live a substance-free life.

Geordy Marshall, the Program Coordinator for the Red Road Project, discusses how the program creates and supports youth leaders in their choice to live a substance-free life.

Red Road Project – Elder Lawrence Wells

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

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.

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.

Going Off Growing Strong Program

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Amanda Dyson

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 emotional state of youth that were experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal ideations, abuse etc.

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 emotional state of youth that were experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal ideations, abuse etc.

Cultural Diversity Training – St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Heidi Dixon – Training and Special Events Coordinator – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin

Heidi Dixon, the Training and Special Events Coordinator at St. John’s Native Friendship Centre, describes the Cultural Diversity Training program offered and the impact it has on participants.

Heidi Dixon, the Training and Special Events Coordinator at St. John’s Native Friendship Centre, describes the Cultural Diversity Training program offered and the impact it has on participants.

The Land as Teacher: Indigenous Cultural Program at Cheakamus Centre

Posted on by andrewkendall

Operating on 420 acres of ecological reserve space in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish, BC) territory, Cheakamus Centre is an environmental education facility that provides experiential outdoor and land-based education programs to Grades 3-12 students from across the Sea-to-Sky, Metro Vancouver and Southern British Columbia regions. Established in 1969, originally as the North Vancouver Outdoor School, the Centre […]

Operating on 420 acres of ecological reserve space in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish, BC) territory, Cheakamus Centre is an environmental education facility that provides experiential outdoor and land-based education programs to Grades 3-12 students from across the Sea-to-Sky, Metro Vancouver and Southern British Columbia regions. Established in 1969, originally as the North Vancouver Outdoor School, the Centre is owned by the North Vancouver School District, and as such, ties programming to the BC curriculum. Cheakamus Centre offers a variety of Indigenous Cultural Programs that are designed to “share the beauty, depth and vibrancy of Skwxwú7mesh First Nation culture in fun, interactive and engaging ways.” Programs include both one day, and overnight programming. Most notably, the Centre’s ‘Skw’une-was’ program is a provincially recognized 2 day program for Grade 3 students which immerses learners in traditional Skwxwú7mesh culture and provides cultural teaching experiences in connection with natural spaces. All programs are designed and delivered in conjunction with themes of ‘Seasonality,’ ‘Respect,’ and ‘Sharing’ in mind, as well as the First People’s Principles of Learning.

Cultural Diversity Training – St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Pam Griffin – Program Participant – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Pam Griffin, Program Delivery Manager at the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses her experience taking the cultural diversity training and the impact that it’s had on her and her work.

Pam Griffin, Program Delivery Manager at the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses her experience taking the cultural diversity training and the impact that it’s had on her and her work.

St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Christopher Sheppard – Executive Director – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Christopher Sheppard, the Executive Director of St. John’s Native Friendship Centre (now called First Light Friendship Centre), discusses the importance of the Friendship Centre for St. John’s off-reserve community.

Christopher Sheppard, the Executive Director of St. John’s Native Friendship Centre (now called First Light Friendship Centre), discusses the importance of the Friendship Centre for St. John’s off-reserve community.

Billie Allan

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Evangeline Clifton

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC. ” The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt people for allowing us to live, love and learn on their traditional territory. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Indigenous specializations […]

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC.

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The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt people for allowing us to live, love and learn on their traditional territory. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Indigenous specializations BSW and MSW programs.  The School of Social Work Indigenous specialization provides a number of initiatives that are designed to promote Indigenous helping and healing practices and to strengthen collectivity within urban and rural communities.  Our Indigenous and Indigenous child welfare undergraduate degree and Master degree programs provide students with the opportunity to explore culturally relevant social work practices. We believe that all Indigenous children should be safe, and as such we are committed to offering courses that recognize the history of Indigenous child welfare in Canada.  To better serve our students, we have developed opportunities for distance education students across Canada to access our Indigenous academic programs online. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you.” from https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork/indiginit/index.php