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Creating Leaders in First Nations Gaming

Assistant Professor, Joanne Goodpipe offers courses that create leaders in hospitality, tourism, gaming, and entertainment.

Joanne Goodpipe is an Assistant Professor of Business in the Department of Indigenous Science, The Environment, and Economic Development at First Nations University of Canada, Regina Campus. Goodpipe teaches a five-course certificate program which deals with: hospitality, tourism, and entertainment management; marketing; human resources; commercial gaming; and strategic management. These courses are designed with Indigenous content, examples, and case studies, which are available to both industry and university students who, she hopes, will become proud Indigenous leaders and managers in First Nations gaming. Full classes are indicators of success and Goodpipe believes that offering this program helps to build stronger communities.

Indigenous Social Work at First Nations University of Canada

Gilbert Kewistep educates future generations of social workers who, he hopes will, ask tough questions, be inclusive of Elders, be involved in community agencies, and effect meaningful change.

Gilbert Kewistep is a Professor in the Saskatchewan Indigenous Social Work program at First Nations University of Canada. He believes that in order for his students to be successful in their role as social workers they must understand their culture and history of Indigenous people in this province and country. We must educate the current and future Indigenous social workers, and the Canadian public about the effects of residential schools, reconciliation, and the sixties scoop. He hopes that with the knowledge his student’s gain from the program and with guidance from Elders, that they will effect positive change for Indigenous people through social work.

Indigenous Language Revitalisation

University of Victoria community based Indigenous Language Revitalization Bachelor of Education program. ”Our Indigenous language revitalization programs, offered in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics and the Division of Continuing Studies, seek to support communities to retain and revive their own language. While we offer on-campus Indigenous Education courses, we also offer our programs directly […]

University of Victoria community based Indigenous Language Revitalization Bachelor of Education program.

”Our Indigenous language revitalization programs, offered in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics and the Division of Continuing Studies, seek to support communities to retain and revive their own language. While we offer on-campus Indigenous Education courses, we also offer our programs directly within individual language communities.” from https://www.uvic.ca/education/areas-study/indigenous-language/index.php

Kihew Waciston Cree Immersion School

Using a Cree immersion curriculum, the Kihew Waciston Cree Immersion School provides youth with opportunities to know who they are and where they come from.

The Kihew Waciston (Onion Lake) Cree Immersion School was developed in 2005 by a Cree linguist, Brian Macdonald, and local leadership. The school educates the next generation of language and cultural keepers and focuses on language retention, spoken language, and Cree identity. The school’s language outcomes are adapted from the provincial curriculum, but remain centered around speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They follow four foundational objectives which include: language development, kinship, identity, and reminding the youth about who they are. The school’s curriculum has been developed using the Gift of Language immersion program, which is intended for early childhood to Grade 4. The school hopes to engage more language learners as new curriculum for additional grades are developed.

Slow Cooked Dreams Education and Empowerment Program – Nadine Bernard

Nadine Bernard, founder and creator of the Slow Cooked Dreams Education and Empowerment program, discusses how she uses traditional teachings to help people learn how to budget and prepare food when dealing with financial difficulties.

Nadine Bernard, founder and creator of the Slow Cooked Dreams Education and Empowerment program, discusses how she uses traditional teachings to help people learn how to budget and prepare food when dealing with financial difficulties.

Treaty Education, Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, Jaime Battiste

Jaime Battiste, Treaty Education Lead for Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, discusses the importance of Treaty Education and the ways it has been incorporated in Nova Scotia.

Jaime Battiste, Treaty Education Lead for Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey, discusses the importance of Treaty Education and the ways it has been incorporated in Nova Scotia.

Director of Education, Miawpukek First Nation – Rod Jeddore

Rod Jeddore discusses his work as Director of Education for Miawpukek First Nation and the importance of self-determination in developing education programs and curricula.

Rod Jeddore discusses his work as Director of Education for Miawpukek First Nation and the importance of self-determination in developing education programs and curricula.

Edward George – Importance of Language and Being on the Land in Indigenous Education

“Returning of our ways and of being together.” Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth “excellence.”

“Returning of our ways and of being together.” Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth “excellence.”

An Interview with Frank Russell, Inuit Bachelor of Education Program

Interview with pre-service teacher in the Inuit Bachelor of Education Program, sharing his views on and vision for Inuit and Indigenous education in Labrador.

Interview with pre-service teacher in the Inuit Bachelor of Education Program, sharing his views on and vision for Inuit and Indigenous education in Labrador.

Inuit Education in Nunatsiavut

There are a wide variety of programs discussed in this interview. The PSSSP (Post-Secondary Student Support Program) funds Nunatsiavut beneficiaries attending post-secondary. The Nunatsiavut Government also works with the school board on courses and curriculum that infuse Inuit culture.

There are a wide variety of programs discussed in this interview. The PSSSP (Post-Secondary Student Support Program) funds Nunatsiavut beneficiaries attending post-secondary. The Nunatsiavut Government also works with the school board on courses and curriculum that infuse Inuit culture.