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Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, Peterborough, ON

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Jane Gray

Nadia McLaren runs programs at the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre serving urban Indigenous peoples of all ages. Programs for individuals and families are interwoven with language and culture. She speaks of the importance of cultural re-connection in urban settings and the real meanings of the words “success” and “respect”.

Nadia McLaren runs programs at the Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre serving urban Indigenous peoples of all ages. Programs for individuals and families are interwoven with language and culture. She speaks of the importance of cultural re-connection in urban settings and the real meanings of the words “success” and “respect”.

Interview with Beedahbin Peltier

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Jane Gray

Beedahbin Peltier is a faculty member with Fleming College and also designs and teaches language and cultural programs for families through the Durham School Board. He is also the originator of many land-based and cultural education initiatives through the Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science Program (TRACKS) for youth.

Beedahbin Peltier is a faculty member with Fleming College and also designs and teaches language and cultural programs for families through the Durham School Board. He is also the originator of many land-based and cultural education initiatives through the Trent Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge and Science Program (TRACKS) for youth.

Geesohns Manitowabi – Anishinaabe Life Teachings

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Ashley Nadjiwon

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.

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.

Urban Indigenous Education in the Toronto District School Board

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Jaclyn Wong

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre of the Toronto District School Board supports Indigenous students of all ages and their families in the city of Toronto, focusing particularly on their well-being, success, and academic achievement. Its team of teaching staff and administrators also conduct research and provide professional development for educators. As part of its vision, […]

The Urban Indigenous Education Centre of the Toronto District School Board supports Indigenous students of all ages and their families in the city of Toronto, focusing particularly on their well-being, success, and academic achievement. Its team of teaching staff and administrators also conduct research and provide professional development for educators. As part of its vision, the centre collaborates with academic and community organizations on various projects, in hopes of bridging communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

Blanket Exercise/Cultural Competency Training – MNFC – Debbie Eisan – Elder – Halifax, NS

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Debbie Eisan, Community Events Planner and Resident Elder at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, discusses her work with the Blanket Ceremony and Cultural Competency Training in Halifax.

Debbie Eisan, Community Events Planner and Resident Elder at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, discusses her work with the Blanket Ceremony and Cultural Competency Training in Halifax.

Blanket Exercise and Cultural Competency Training – Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre – Denise John – Victim Support Navigator – Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Denise John, leader of the Blanket Exercise at the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, discusses the importance of the Blanket Exercise and the powerful ways it acts as an educational tool for Cultural Competency Training.

Denise John, leader of the Blanket Exercise at the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre in Halifax, discusses the importance of the Blanket Exercise and the powerful ways it acts as an educational tool for Cultural Competency Training.

Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society’s Joey Blood speaks on the roles indigenous education can play in youth and family healing

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Annita Lucchesi

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 activities and learning opportunities, and the importance of bringing families into indigenous education programming. ”Offers community based programming available for community access, referrals are NOT necessary. Admission is open […]

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 activities and learning opportunities, and the importance of bringing families into indigenous education programming.

”Offers community based programming available for community access, referrals are NOT necessary. Admission is open and based on need and availability.​

Our Program Goals:

  • Children are safe

  • Children will foster positive self-identity

  • Children will be connected to their community

  • Parent/Caregivers will be involved with their children.” from the website  https://www.opokaasin.org/programs-services

Kiskinohomatasowin – École en forêt de la communauté atikamekw de Manawan

Posted on by Flavie Robert-Careau

Kiskinohomatasowin – École en forêt est un nouveau programme éducatif s’adressant aux jeunes (13-18 ans)de Manawan fréquentant le secondaire (les jeunes à risque de décrochage scolaire sont privilégiés). Ce programme permet aux jeunes d’amalgamer l’apprentissage scolaire à des activités traditionnelles autochtones. Afin d’encourager l’incorporation de l’apprentissage atikamekw, les étudiants peuvent vivre plusieurs jours en forêt […]

Kiskinohomatasowin – École en forêt est un nouveau programme éducatif s’adressant aux jeunes (13-18 ans)de Manawan fréquentant le secondaire (les jeunes à risque de décrochage scolaire sont privilégiés). Ce programme permet aux jeunes d’amalgamer l’apprentissage scolaire à des activités traditionnelles autochtones. Afin d’encourager l’incorporation de l’apprentissage atikamekw, les étudiants peuvent vivre plusieurs jours en forêt où plusieurs activités culturelles et traditionnelles leur sont proposées. Ils ont ainsi la chance de participer à des ateliers sur la chasse, la pêche, la préparation de produits d’érable et de montage de tentes. Les jeunes filles et garçons du secondaire peuvent, au cours de quelques jours, partir en compagnie d’adultes sur le territoire (le Nitaskinan) afin de renouer avec le mode de vie des ancêtres et se déconnecter de la technologie. Cet éloignement semble bénéfique car il permet aux jeunes de s’ouvrir et de discuter des différents aspects de leur vie.

 

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