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Story Topic: Elder Knowledge

Elder Knowledge

Indigenous Mentoring: Leadership roles – Sahtu Divisional Education Council

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Anne Marie Jackson

Angela Grandjambe describes some of the land-based education activities in the Sahtu region of the Northwest Territories.

Angela sits on many different boards. She has sat on the SDEC (Sahtu Divisional Education Council) for many years. Leaders help promote and ensure Traditional Knowledge and Practices are articulated in the school curriculum. Angela’s K’ahsho Got’ine background in positions, as such, help reinforce the Dene peoples values, systems, beliefs and practices.

Kenanaw Program

Posted on by Richard Stecenko

The Kenanaw program was created by Elders as a way to develop teachers in the North.

The Kenanaw Learning Model is an education system that served Aboriginal people well for generations throughout time and history. It is about identity, a place of belonging, community history, roles and responsibilities of generations of families and the process of handing down knowledge in a larger context, the community that supports and nourishes the heart, mind, body and spirit. For Ininiwak, the Cree, the education system was transmitted through the families and communities as represented in the Kenanaw Learning Model.  https://www.ucn.ca/sites/academics/facultyeducation/programs/bacheloreducation/kenanowmodel/Pages/Kenanow-Model.aspx

Indigenous Languages of Manitoba

Posted on by Jeremiah Sharpe

Indigenous Languages of Manitoba is focused on retaining and revitalizing Indigenous Languages within the province. They operate within their community, offering various services from translation to language education.  For more information, visit their website: https://www.ilmb.org/.

Indigenous Languages of Manitoba is focused on retaining and revitalizing Indigenous Languages within the province. They operate within their community, offering various services from translation to language education.  For more information, visit their website: https://www.ilmb.org/.

Aboriginal Resource Centre – College of New Caledonia

Posted on by Kiara McLean

Aboriginal Resource Centre of New Caledonia provides a variety of student services as well as works to Indigenize the curriculum.

The Aboriginal Resource Centre, located at the College of New Caledonia, is a space where Indigenous post-secondary students are supported emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually through culturally relevant programming, including academic advising and smudging ceremonies. Darlene McIntosh has the privilege of being an Elder and Ambassador with the Lheidli T’enneh Nation and works as the cultural advisor at the Aboriginal Resource Centre. Darlene works to deliver land-based knowledge and tradition to students across Prince George. Furthermore, Darlene maintains an open-door policy, and encourages conversations regarding impacts of colonization, land stewardship, and more amongst Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty, and administration.

https://cnc.bc.ca/services/prince-george/aboriginal-resources

Neechee Studio

Posted on by Anika Guthrie

Neechee Studio is an arts program for Indigenous youth (ages 13-30).

Anika Guthrie speaks to Lucille Atlookan & Matilda, program coordinators with Neechee Studios. Neechee Studio is an arts program for Indigenous youth (ages 13-30). They provide youth-directed workshops led by Indigenous artists and mentorship opportunities for youth.

FNUC Alumni – Lessons Learned since 1988

Posted on by Sara-Lynn Harding

Doreen Marie Johnson a graduate of First Nations University speaks about her experiences since graduating in 1988.

Discussion of lessons learned since Doreen graduated from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College in 1988 with her Bachelor of Indian Social Work degree.