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Story Topic : Culture

Culture

Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School – Grades 1 and 2 Teacher

Posted on juillet 29, 2018 by Garfield Staats

A holistic approach to Indigenous education at the K to 7 grades. Nusdeh Yoh Elementary incorporates local Indigenous knowledge to help students establish their identity as Indigenous peoples.

A holistic approach to Indigenous education at the K to 7 grades. Nusdeh Yoh Elementary incorporates local Indigenous knowledge to help students establish their identity as Indigenous peoples.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre – Director of Youth and Community Services

Posted on juillet 27, 2018 by Garfield Staats

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

Interview with Vivian Edgi-Manuel – Economic Dev. Officer

Posted on juillet 16, 2018 by Cara Manuel

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althbough this program is open to all, it seems to attract mostly women.

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althbough this program is open to all, it seems to attract mostly women.

First Nations School of Toronto

Posted on by Jaclyn Wong

The First Nations School of Toronto focuses on decolonizing and indigenizing education at the Toronto District School Board. Educators, administrators and support staff work specifically with K-12 students and their families.

The First Nations School of Toronto focuses on decolonizing and indigenizing education at the Toronto District School Board. Educators, administrators and support staff work specifically with K-12 students and their families.

Quinn Meawasige – Indigenous Knowledge and the Academy

Posted on juillet 7, 2018 by Stepfanie johnston

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Dawn Wemigwans – Best Practices in Indigenous Education at St. David Catholic Elementary School

Posted on by Stepfanie johnston

Dawn Wemigwans speaks to how including student voice and community into education helps to build better relationships. She also speaks to how this helps shape Indigenous education for both non-Indigenous and Indigenous students, parents, family, community as well as educators.

Dawn Wemigwans speaks to how including student voice and community into education helps to build better relationships. She also speaks to how this helps shape Indigenous education for both non-Indigenous and Indigenous students, parents, family, community as well as educators.

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society

Posted on juillet 6, 2018 by ambershilling

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society teaches the way it used to be; and allows for learning in our own ways. In a family style, home-like setting, the language and culture is woven throughout the programming to revitalize use in the community and inspire pride and understanding of who we are as Splatsin people. Comprehensive […]

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society teaches the way it used to be; and allows for learning in our own ways. In a family style, home-like setting, the language and culture is woven throughout the programming to revitalize use in the community and inspire pride and understanding of who we are as Splatsin people. Comprehensive programming in the centre provides ECE, arts programming, language and cultural teachings in a way that shares knowledge and documents and preserves the knowledge for the future.

Steven Baranyai – All our Relations-Madwejiwan

Posted on by Ruby Thompson

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used […]

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used as a platform to promote Indigenous identity, cultural teachings, and mental and emotional wellness. For more information, visit: http://madwejiwan.blogspot.com/.

Neskonlith Education Center

Posted on by ambershilling

Neskonlith Education Center offers high school programming, adult education, and culture & language classes. NEC is working to integrate language & culture into all class programming, while encouraging an understanding that learning is often cyclical and is a lifelong journey. Success in the program is defined by individuals and they are supported to achieve completion […]

Neskonlith Education Center offers high school programming, adult education, and culture & language classes. NEC is working to integrate language & culture into all class programming, while encouraging an understanding that learning is often cyclical and is a lifelong journey.
Success in the program is defined by individuals and they are supported to achieve completion of their goals.

Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World- TRU

Posted on by ambershilling

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenous communities. TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World is one example of how TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to […]

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenous communities. TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World is one example of how TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.

Sitting beside Airini is Sereana Naepi from Knowledge Makers, an Indigenous student research network at TRU.