Posted on March 20, 2018 by Anne Marie Jackson
Skilled Indigenous Mentors in Hunting, Harvesting and Survival practices/techniques. On the Land Programs are run seasonally, reinforcing Land Use practice and participation of indigenous values, systems, beliefs and knowledge. It is open to all ages. ”The NWT Recreation and Parks Association believes that spending time on the land is vital for building and strengthening healthy […]
Skilled Indigenous Mentors in Hunting, Harvesting and Survival practices/techniques. On the Land Programs are run seasonally, reinforcing Land Use practice and participation of indigenous values, systems, beliefs and knowledge. It is open to all ages.
”The NWT Recreation and Parks Association believes that spending time on the land is vital for building and strengthening healthy minds, bodies, families, and communities. Colonial policies, including residential schools, sought to remove Indigenous peoples from their territories and break their connection with the land. On the land programs are an important part of revitalizing cultures, languages, and traditions.” from the website http://www.nwtrpa.org/on-the-land-programs.htm
Posted on by Anne Marie Jackson
GOBA educates the community on healthy eating, exercising, and offers support for those diagnosed with cancer or are in remission.
Located in Fort Good Hope, Northwest Territories, GOBA supports those affected by, diagnosed with, or are in remission from, cancer. The staff and volunteers help deliver the program within the community and on the Land. The program embraces the K’asho Got’ine Peoples traditional cultural practices that relate to healthy lifestyles involving diet, medicines, and exercise. GOBA runs year-round and more information can be found here.
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Angela Grandjambe describes some of the land-based education activities in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories.
Angela sits on many different boards. She has sat on the SDEC (Sahtu Divisional Education Council) for many years. Leaders help promote and ensure Traditional Knowledge and Practices are articulated in the school curriculum. Angela’s K’ahsho Got’ine background in positions, as such, help reinforce the Dene peoples values, systems, beliefs and practices.
Posted on by Jeremiah Sharpe
Dawn Wood describes Indigenous Inclusion Directorate – Community School Program funding and their objectives in the province of Manitoba.
” The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate provides leadership and co-ordination for departmental initiatives in Aboriginal education and training. The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate operates from within Manitoba Education and Training. The primary role of the Indigenous Inclusion Directorate is in research, policy development and strategic initiatives. This is accomplished in the spirit of cooperation and consultation with many groups and individuals, such as school administrators, educators, students, parents, Aboriginal and community organizations and other government departments. The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate works in partnership with First Nations communities and organization in Manitoba. The Directorate’s work is supported by the guidance of two advisory councils from the Aboriginal community.” -from the website
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/iid/
