Posted on July 9, 2019 by John Vallely
Land based healing models, teaching culture and Anishnawbek knowledge, worldview, ways of being, ceremony. This program is offered on demand, Lizz makes herself available because this is her role and responsibility.
Land based healing models, teaching culture and Anishnawbek knowledge, worldview, ways of being, ceremony. This program is offered on demand, Lizz makes herself available because this is her role and responsibility.
Posted on July 4, 2019 by Catherine Charest
« Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral.
À la suite d’une vague de suicide dans la communauté de Uashat Mak Maliotenam, ce projet a été mis sur pied afin de viser la prévention au suicide ainsi que le décrochage scolaire auprès des jeunes. « Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral. Une préparation a été nécessaire à partir du mois de mai jusqu’à août. Le projet a entre autre permis une réapropriation culturelle des savoirs traditionnels et de la langue.
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Posted on by John Vallely
To teach culture, history and music. To have access to what could be considered a privilege offered at the library, pow-wow grounds, school settings and at the band office, throughout the year. All community members can access the programs, in and around the City of Greater Sudbury. Mary also offers translation services as well. Mary […]
To teach culture, history and music. To have access to what could be considered a privilege offered at the library, pow-wow grounds, school settings and at the band office, throughout the year. All community members can access the programs, in and around the City of Greater Sudbury. Mary also offers translation services as well. Mary has a four year project offering story knowledge of Creation in partnership with Sudbury Symphony Proponent for Native content in libraries. Where there is a designated section.
Posted on July 2, 2019 by lisawhite
Stó:lō Nation Early Childhood Development Centre Interview
A:lmélháwtxw “ Caring for our children” Early Education Centre provides programming in which offers a quality, holistic, traditional and safe environment for children birth to six years of age. Our programs are designed to offer children opportunities to explore the Stó:lō (people of the river) culture, language and traditions. Our environment fosters individual learning styles, exploration and self-acceptance. We provide early learning activities, which allow the children to learn through play. Our program environment blends the teachings of the Stó:lō people, the Halq’eméylem language and early education concepts. Our inclusive environment provides a harmonious balance in which fosters our Children’s natural ways of learning. For more information see: http://www.stolonation.bc.ca/
Posted on July 1, 2019 by randyqattalik
Makimautiksat is an evidence-based youth camp that aims to equip Nunavut youth with critical life skills and knowledge that fosters positive mental health and wellness.
The Makimautiksat camp was designed by Nunavummiut for Nunavut youth. Makimautiksat is an Inuktitut word that can be interpreted as “building a solid foundation within oneself”. Click here for more information about Makimautiksat.
Posted on June 25, 2019 by claraakulukjuk
The Environmental Technology Program through Nunavut Arctic College emphasizes how systems work in the environment through different methods on the land and in the classroom.
The Program hopes to teach Inuit about their land, how ecosystems work and how governments work together to manage it. It is a post-secondary program that includes on-the-land training. For more information, you can visit the Nunavut Arctic College website.
Posted on by carolineangalik
The Iqaluit Music Society creates access to music education through various music camps that include Inuit traditional music as well as contemporary music education.
Darlene Nuqingaq has been a long time educator and member of the Iqaluit Music Society. Here, she talks about the society’s work in creating access to music education through various music camps that include Inuit traditional music as well as contemporary music education. The society’s goal is to provide music education opportunities to all who desire it. Some participants in these programs have moved on to become teachers in the camps themselves.
Posted on by Sarah Avaala
Piqqusilirivvik is a cultural education centre that delivers various courses about Inuit culture to community members.
The Piqqusilirivvik centre is located in Clyde River with satellite programs in Baker Lake and Igloolik. Here, coordinator Silas Arngna’naaq talks about the different courses they offer in Baker Lake. Baker Lake is in the region of the caribou Inuit and is the only inland settlement in Nunavut. Silas talks about the variety of cultural skills that are taught within the program such as: traditional tool making, Iglu building, caribou skin preparation, fox trapping, caribou hunting, and fishing through the ice.
