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Billie Allan

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Evangeline Clifton

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC. ” The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt people for allowing us to live, love and learn on their traditional territory. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Indigenous specializations […]

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC.

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The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt people for allowing us to live, love and learn on their traditional territory. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Indigenous specializations BSW and MSW programs.  The School of Social Work Indigenous specialization provides a number of initiatives that are designed to promote Indigenous helping and healing practices and to strengthen collectivity within urban and rural communities.  Our Indigenous and Indigenous child welfare undergraduate degree and Master degree programs provide students with the opportunity to explore culturally relevant social work practices. We believe that all Indigenous children should be safe, and as such we are committed to offering courses that recognize the history of Indigenous child welfare in Canada.  To better serve our students, we have developed opportunities for distance education students across Canada to access our Indigenous academic programs online. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you.” from https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork/indiginit/index.php

 

Kenanow Bachelor of Education Programme

Posted on by Richard Stecenko

The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Aboriginal-focused teacher education program. The program melds the wisdom and guidance provided by Elders in northern Manitoba with the certification standards and academic expectations of Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. During the development of the program, extensive consultation occurred with a variety of regional stakeholders. The […]

The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Aboriginal-focused teacher education program. The program melds the wisdom and guidance provided by Elders in northern Manitoba with the certification standards and academic expectations of Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. During the development of the program, extensive consultation occurred with a variety of regional stakeholders. The suggestions, opinions, and knowledge shared by the stakeholders are reflected in the program content. The Kenanow program philosophy reflects the mission statement of UCN. The Seven Sacred Teachings – wisdom, respect, truth, humility, honesty, bravery and love – are embedded in the design and delivery of the program. Please see the Kenanow Model.

M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre

Posted on by Hanah McFarlane

Glenn Trivett, Cultural Resource Coordinator for M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre discusses his three-evening course offered to mainly non-Indigenous people as a way of teaching the history that is not in textbooks, and getting people to think about their role in reconciliation, using skills and relationships to move forward together. https://mwikwedong.com/

Glenn Trivett, Cultural Resource Coordinator for M’Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre discusses his three-evening course offered to mainly non-Indigenous people as a way of teaching the history that is not in textbooks, and getting people to think about their role in reconciliation, using skills and relationships to move forward together.

https://mwikwedong.com/

Dean of Education, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador on Inuit Bachelor of Education Program.

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Emily Philpott

Kirk Anderson, Dean of the Faculty of Education of Memorial University talks about the Inuit Bachelor of Education (IBED) program offered in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government, and the future that the Faculty of Education could play in indigenous education in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Kirk Anderson, Dean of the Faculty of Education of Memorial University talks about the Inuit Bachelor of Education (IBED) program offered in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Labrador, in partnership with the Nunatsiavut Government, and the future that the Faculty of Education could play in indigenous education in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative Course – Memorial University, Grenfell Campus – Brittany Pittman – Student – Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Brittany Pittman describes her experiences taking the Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative course taught by Kelly Anne Butler at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

Brittany Pittman describes her experiences taking the Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative course taught by Kelly Anne Butler at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

Local School

Posted on by Cara Manuel

Open schooling through the use of many options and with the attempt to integrate local culture into the curriculum for all ages. Involving the community throughout school initiatives.

Open schooling through the use of many options and with the attempt to integrate local culture into the curriculum for all ages. Involving the community throughout school initiatives.

Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative Course – Memorial University Grenfell Campus – Michelle Park – High School Teacher – Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Michelle Park describes her experience taking the Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative course and its impact on her as a high school teacher and as a person.

Michelle Park describes her experience taking the Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative course and its impact on her as a high school teacher and as a person.

Aboriginal Resource Office – Memorial University – Barbara A. Barker – Coordinator for Aboriginal Cultural Education – St. John’s – Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Barbara Agnes Barker, the Coordinator for Aboriginal Cultural Education at Memorial University, discusses the ways the Aboriginal Resource Office helps foster a sense of culture, community and identity for Indigenous students.

Barbara Agnes Barker, the Coordinator for Aboriginal Cultural Education at Memorial University, discusses the ways the Aboriginal Resource Office helps foster a sense of culture, community and identity for Indigenous students.

Cultural Diversity Training – St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Breannah Tulk – Community Programs Director – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Breannah Tulk, the Community Programs Director at St. John’s Native Friendship Centre (now called First Light Friendship Centre), describes the centre’s Cultural Diversity Training program, the importance of this training, and its impact on participants.

Breannah Tulk, the Community Programs Director at St. John’s Native Friendship Centre (now called First Light Friendship Centre), describes the centre’s Cultural Diversity Training program, the importance of this training, and its impact on participants.

Cégep John Abbott College – Indigenous Student Resource Centre

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Flavie Robert-Careau

En 1990, John-Abbott était l’un des premiers cégeps à collaborer avec les communautés autochtones et institutions telles que Cree School Board et Kativik pour offrir des services spécifiques et adaptés aux étudiants autochtones. Ainsi, le collège John-Abbott et l’Indigenous Student Resources Centre encouragent et supportent le succès académique des autochtones au postsecondaire. Ce centre est […]

En 1990, John-Abbott était l’un des premiers cégeps à collaborer avec les communautés autochtones et institutions telles que Cree School Board et Kativik pour offrir des services spécifiques et adaptés aux étudiants autochtones. Ainsi, le collège John-Abbott et l’Indigenous Student Resources Centre encouragent et supportent le succès académique des autochtones au postsecondaire. Ce centre est un espace qui permet aux étudiants autochtones de se rassembler, de relaxer et de travailler. Il s’agit d’un espace permettant le maintien de l’identité autochtone à l’intérieur de la communauté collégiale. Par l’intermédiaire du Indigenous Student Resources Centre, les étudiants peuvent profiter de plusieurs services de tutorat et l’aide d’un conseiller pédagogique. Ils peuvent participer à plusieurs activités sociales, à des ateliers divers et ils peuvent contribuer à l’éducation et à la sensibilisation des non-autochtones aux réalités autochtones . Le centre offre plusieurs services tels qu’un espace d’étude aménagé avec des ordinateurs, une bibliothèque spécifique aux études autochtones, un accompagnement spécifique pour les différentes procédures de l’école (registrariat, etc.) et autres . L’objectif du centre est de fournir des services pour assurer la transition, la rétention et le succès académique des étudiants autochtones . Ainsi, John-Abbott offre aussi un programme de transition pour les Premières nations, Métis et Inuits pour préparer les étudiants à la vie de collège et les guider dans les programmes préuniversitaires et techniques de leurs choix. (http://www.johnabbott.qc.ca/services-to-students/aboriginal-resource-centre/)

 

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