Posted on August 31, 2018 by Frannie and Kisa Rogers
Our Cree language and culture are inseparable because language is the basis of our culture. If culture is to be considered in Indigenous Education in any real way the specific region and language of that region must always be the basis of the content being incorporated and taught. Over the years she has gathered and […]
Our Cree language and culture are inseparable because language is the basis of our culture. If culture is to be considered in Indigenous Education in any real way the specific region and language of that region must always be the basis of the content being incorporated and taught. Over the years she has gathered and earned knowledge through direct experiences. Direct experiences in a traditional lifestyle and academic as a student and teacher of the Cree language and culture All her work is aimed at being able to share skills and knowledge of the Cree culture to support people in the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to know who we are as a Cree people. All learning cycles are about the community over the individual ultimately and we must learn about ourselves and who we are as Cree people and share whatever we can back with our communities.
Posted on August 30, 2018 by Catherine Charest
Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, Puamun Meskenu, est une organisation créée par Dr Stanley Vollant qui oeuvre, depuis 2016, à développer les quatre dimensions du mieux-être des jeunes autochtones, soit les dimensions mentales, physiques, émotionnelles et spirituelles. L’organisation du Chemin des Mille Rêves fut fondé après que Dr Vollant ait parcouru, à la marche, près […]
Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, Puamun Meskenu, est une organisation créée par Dr Stanley Vollant qui oeuvre, depuis 2016, à développer les quatre dimensions du mieux-être des jeunes autochtones, soit les dimensions mentales, physiques, émotionnelles et spirituelles. L’organisation du Chemin des Mille Rêves fut fondé après que Dr Vollant ait parcouru, à la marche, près de 6 000 km « à travers le territoire des premiers peuples » (Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, 2017). L’homme s’est alors engagé à agir pour l’amélioration des conditions de vie et pour la construction ou la reconstruction des Autochtones, c’est-à-dire « [qu’ils] se développent à leur plein potentiel et [qu’ils ]contribuent à leur mieux-être collectif » (Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, 2017). L’organisme Le Chemin des Mille Rêves a pour mission d’inspirer et d’appuyer les Autochtones, particulièrement les jeunes âgés de 25 ans et moins, afin qu’ils développement leur plein potentiel et qu’ils tracent eux-même leur « chemin des mille rêves ». L’organisme oriente ses activités selon une vision holistique que représente la roue du mieux-être utilisée par les communautés autochtones. Cette roue se compose de quatre axes : « – Mental : inspirer les Premières Nations, Métis et Inuits grâce à des modèles de persévérance; – Physique : Améliorer la santé; – Émotionnel : Rassembler les communautés et les générations; – Spirituel : Promouvoir les valeurs autochtones et favoriser une meilleure compréhension interculturelle » (Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, 2017). Selon cette vision, ces quatre axes forment un tout et s’équilibrent. Ainsi, en optant pour cette approche, Le Chemin des Mille Rêves valorise une vision d’ensemble pour ses interventions. Sur le site internet de l’organisme, divers outils pédagogiques sont d’ailleurs offerts et s’adressent aux élèves du primaire et leurs enseignants (http://www.innu-meshkenu.com/fr/les-mille-reves/trousse-pedagogique). Le Chemin des Mille Rêves. (2017). Les mille rêves. Repéré à http://www.innu-meshkenu.com/
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Posted on August 28, 2018 by Léa Lefevre-Radelli
La bibliothèque Maskwa (“écorce de bouleau” en abénaki) est implantée dans la communauté abénakise de Wôlinak (en Mauricie). Elle a rouvert ses portes en 2017, sous la gestion du Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki. Comme la communauté ne possède pas d’écoles la bibliothèque offre un espace éducatif (sélection de livres, diffusion de documentaires, service […]
La bibliothèque Maskwa (“écorce de bouleau” en abénaki) est implantée dans la communauté abénakise de Wôlinak (en Mauricie). Elle a rouvert ses portes en 2017, sous la gestion du Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki. Comme la communauté ne possède pas d’écoles la bibliothèque offre un espace éducatif (sélection de livres, diffusion de documentaires, service d’aide aux devoirs…) ouvert aux personnes de tous âges. En complément avec le projet Niona, équipe-jeunesse d’intervention intergénérationnelle de Wôlinak qui s’intéresse à la culture abénakise, la bibliothèque développe un répertoire de ressources culturelles afin de permettre aux jeunes de la communauté d’en apprendre davantage sur leurs origines. Maskwa est également le lieu de développement des compétences professionnelles par l’entremise de stages offerts aux jeunes abénakis.
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Posted on August 20, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin
Dr. Mary Ellen Googoo, former Director of the Mi’kmaw College Institute and current Elder in Residence at Unama’ki College, discusses her work with students and her life-long work as an educator.
Dr. Mary Ellen Googoo, former Director of the Mi’kmaw College Institute and current Elder in Residence at Unama’ki College, discusses her work with students and her life-long work as an educator.
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As part of the Red Road Project, Elder Lawrence Wells teaches youth leaders about traditional knowledge and ceremonies. He discusses his work with the youth and the impact that it’s had on them.
As part of the Red Road Project, Elder Lawrence Wells teaches youth leaders about traditional knowledge and ceremonies. He discusses his work with the youth and the impact that it’s had on them.
Posted on August 10, 2018 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.
Posted on August 7, 2018 by Yvonne Benjoe
Vincent Ziffle incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing into his 100 level Chemistry courses at the First Nations University of Canada.
Assistant Professor, Vincent Ziffle, from the Department of Indigenous Science, the Environment, and Economic Development (DISEED) at First Nations University of Canada, discusses the intersections of Chemistry and Indigenous education. Ziffle explains how organic, introductory, and general chemistries can be explored experientially in classrooms, on the land, or in the kitchen. The chemistry of medicinal plants or the chemistry of food and cooking offers a high degree of traditional knowledge integration into the course. For Ziffle, Indigenous education incorporates traditional ways of knowing, traditional ecological knowledge, and involves working with and learning from Elders. Ziffle hopes to provide all students opportunities to understand chemistry, at least the basics, where principles are learned experientially enriching our lives to better understand our world.
Follow the link to find more information about the First Nation’s University, Indigenous Environmental Science program http://fnuniv.ca/a-programs.
The First Nations University of Canada, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan partner with Let’s Talk Science, a national non-profit organization whose volunteers work with classrooms or community groups to connect them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematic learning experiences. Follow the link to learn more about their programs https://letstalkscience.ca.
