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Neecheewam’s White Butterfly Program works with young people to improve their lives.
Neecheewam’s White Butterfly Program sees child behaviour as another language that need to be learned. Their staff look at the children they work with as a whole, an important philosophical concept of Indigenous education, which they believe to be an integrated component of daily life.
Ce programme vise l’inclusion de l’artisanat innu en milieu scolaire. L’artisanat est inclus en tout temps dans les écoles primaires et secondaires de la communauté d’Unamen shipu (La Romaine) afin de préserver et de transmettre l’art innu. This story is not available in English. Please select another language option.
Ce programme vise l’inclusion de l’artisanat innu en milieu scolaire. L’artisanat est inclus en tout temps dans les écoles primaires et secondaires de la communauté d’Unamen shipu (La Romaine) afin de préserver et de transmettre l’art innu.
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This video depicts an activity designed by Theresa Benedict, a graduate from Indigenous Studies at Trent University. The exercise involves two stages. First, the group divides into a small group of Indigenous people and another small group of non-Indigenous people to brainstorm each group’s perceptions of what they bring into a relationship – the “baggage” […]
This video depicts an activity designed by Theresa Benedict, a graduate from Indigenous Studies at Trent University. The exercise involves two stages. First, the group divides into a small group of Indigenous people and another small group of non-Indigenous people to brainstorm each group’s perceptions of what they bring into a relationship – the “baggage” that they carry. The two groups then come together to compare the baggage they are bringing into a relationship.
This exercise is an excellent way to explore the differences between Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives on reconciliation and discuss how and whether those differences can be overcome.
PLEASE NOTE: Themes and topics discussed in this exercise may be upsetting for some people. Viewer and participation discretion is advised.
This video was taken on November 9th, 2018 at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario. The activity was undertaken by a group of Trent students; however, the exercise is designed for any group to provide insights into the nature of tensions in reconciliation.
The original class in which the “Baggage” exercise was developed included Theresa Benedict, Hilary Hodgins, Juliana LeSage, Robin Linn, Lauren MacLachlan, Taylor McDonald, Beverley Morgan, Victor Parker, Rashawn Pershad, Scott Somerville, and seven other Trent students enrolled in the Alliances course (INDG 4050) in 2017.
The first part of the video shows the exercise. The second part contains excerpts from three interviews: Theresa Benedict (Activity Designer), Robin Linn (participant), and Julianna LeSage (participant).
PLEASE NOTE: The audio quality changes in this video when the speaker is not wearing a lapel microphone.
A grassroots community organization focused on the revitalization of (Southern) Michif and other Indigenous languages spoken by the Métis and their kin.
The Master-Apprentice Program for Michif at Prairies to Woodlands Indigenous Language Revitalization Circle uses one-on-one home and community based immersion techniques to teach Michif language and Métis culture. The Program pairs speakers and learners. Apprentices in the program go grocery shopping with master language-keepers and in time use Michif in every day life. Verna DeMontigny says Michif is a living language, constantly changing; she and other language-keepers gather at least once a year to formulate new words. They consider terms from English, French, and what they call vrai Cree; they consider terms already used by Michif speakers. Verna DeMontigny was interviewed just before the doors opened at the Métis Pavilion. Towards the end of the interview, you can see people coming in to share traditional music, dance, food, and laughter. The Pavilion is sponsored by the Manitoba Manitoba Métis Federation – Southwest Region (http://www.southwestmmf.ca/) and is part of the Westman Multicultural Festival in Brandon Manitoba. This year it was held from January 31 to February 2, 2019. If you have a chance to go in the future, try the rice pudding.
Cheryll Welke shares about her community involvement volunteering in schools by talking about her Métis culture and identity.
Cheryll Welke volunteers in classrooms in High Level, Alberta to engage with students through the sharing of moose meat and bannock and talking about the significance of Métis contribution to Canadian society. Welke wants Métis youth to be proud of who they and understand how much Métis people have contributed to the development of Canada.
Aurora College’s Inuvik campus has two large McPherson tents where a variety of activities take place. Elementary schools, high schools, Elders, and community members use this space. Some activities include medicine walks, fish camps, and story-telling.
Aurora College’s Inuvik campus has two large McPherson tents where a variety of activities take place. Elementary schools, high schools, Elders, and community members use this space. Some activities include medicine walks, fish camps, and story-telling.
The Principal of the Dene Tha Community School, Carlito Somera, discusses the school’s commitment to holding fall and winter Cultural Camps for students in grades 4-12.
Carlito Somera is the Principal of the Dene Tha Community School located in Treaty 8, in the community of Chateh, Alberta, northwest of High Level. Somera discusses the Dene Tha’s Cultural Camps offered both in the fall and winter. During the fall camp, students from Grades 4-12 attend the Cultural Camp held over a five day period. There are many academic outcomes that are attached to the Cultural Camps. High school students earn and gain credits as part of the curriculum.
This land-based learning portion of the curriculum includes the Dene language and culture. With the leadership and support of local Dene hunters and language specialists, students learn how to prepare, cut, and dry meat. Students also participate in other cultural activities such as berry picking, willow gathering, storytelling, and playing traditional hand games. In the winter, the Cultural Camp is held at Bistcho Lake. Students travel by vehicle on ice roads to the summertime fly-in fishing location and stay in cabins during their visit. Some of the cultural activities taught are how to ice fish.
Indigenous education is important, not only for those who carry on traditional ways, but for Indigenous lawyers and politicians who would be better able to advocate for Indigenous peoples.
Peter Cardinal is an Elder from the Tallcree First Nation and has experience attending a Separate Day School. He shares his experience of going to a Day School and the impact of trying to learn English as a Cree person. Cardinal is an advocate for attending school to attain an education. He has presented at the school in High Level to share his knowledge, experience, and his passion for playing the fiddle. He stresses the importance of education in making life choices and hopes that hearing him share his experience works towards healing. Cardinal enjoys meeting students and sharing stories and music. He explained that the younger students ask a few questions and are really interested in his fiddle playing.
Ce programme est dédié aux hommes de 18 ans et plus. Le responsable est Louis Lalo et les activités se déroulent chez le responsable. This story is not available in English. Please select another language option.
Ce programme est dédié aux hommes de 18 ans et plus. Le responsable est Louis Lalo et les activités se déroulent chez le responsable.
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Land As Life is a third-year course offered at Vancouver Island University in the Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Program. Land As Life is an introduction to land-based skills and learning from the environment where students will learn and appreciate First Nations perspectives on the cultural significance of the land. Topics may include: genealogy, First nations protocols, sacred […]
Land As Life is a third-year course offered at Vancouver Island University in the Indigenous/Xwulmuxw Studies Program. Land As Life is an introduction to land-based skills and learning from the environment where students will learn and appreciate First Nations perspectives on the cultural significance of the land. Topics may include: genealogy, First nations protocols, sacred places, oral histories, sacred water, and indigenous language. This course validates how the land is a living library and a teacher. It teaches students to be together; to work together, and to share, while developing a community of learners. The Land As Life course demonstrates reciprocity through giving back by sharing history and by allowing the people of the land to share their own stories and history as opposed to the stories being told for them.
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