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Knowledge for Future Generations

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Tyler Armstrong

Tyler Armstrong speaks with Indigenous knowledge keeper Jordan Quequish in Oji-Cree about knowledge that he feels is important to pass on to future generations. Jordan discusses the importance of the language and how Anishinaabe people can connect to languages.

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald on Indigenous Storytelling

Posted on by stephenjolly

Dr. Jo-ann Archibald shares the importance of getting ready to work with Indigenous stories using the principles of respect, responsibility, reverence and reciprocity. She shares how Indigenous storywork contributes to the goals within Indigenous education. Jo-ann also discusses working with Indigenous stories through the principles of holism, inter-relatedness, and synergy.

Meeka Arnakaq

Posted on February 18, 2019 by claraakulukjuk

Meeka is a well-known teacher of education, healing, and Inuit culture. She started teaching children in 1971, and moved onto adult education at Nunavut Arctic College for 18 years. Meeka believes that elder knowledge from experience is necessary have a foundation for living an Inuit life as our ancestor did. She hopes that healing and education from Inuit go a long way.

Meeka is a well-known teacher of education, healing, and Inuit culture. She started teaching children in 1971, and moved onto adult education at Nunavut Arctic College for 18 years. Meeka is also a member of various organizations that focus on Inuktitut and Inuit culture. Meeka believes that elder knowledge from experience is necessary have a foundation for living an Inuit life as our ancestor did. She hopes that healing and education from Inuit go a long way. Some of her work can be found online as Inuit Wellness and Healing videos – Meeka Manuals. The manuals she has developed are applicable to adults, families and education.

Peacemaking program

Posted on February 16, 2019 by Dene Basil

Community building

Interview with Ashley Carvill about the peacemaking program in Whitehorse Yukon.

Agente culturelle à Nutashkuan

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Catherine Charest

Dans les communautés membres de l’Institut Tshakapesh, des agents culturels travaillent à l’organisation de diverses activités de transmission de la culture innu. À Nutashkuan, l’agente culturelle nous présente les activités offertes dans sa communauté. This story is not available in English. Please select another language option.

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Prince Albert Grand Council Encourages Youth to “Embrace Life” as Leaders

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Christine Fiddler

The Youth Action Council (YAC) in the Prince Albert region works with First Nations youth in grassroots communities by giving them voices as leaders in community healing initiatives.

The Youth Action Council (YAC) is a program derived from the Holistic Wellness Centre of the Prince Albert Grand Council. Linda Cairns is the Embrace Life Program Coordinator whose work focuses on suicide prevention and awareness. She created and oversees the Youth Action Council. The YAC encourages Indigenous youth to take on community leadership roles and seeks to prevent suicide by empowering youth to share their voices on community initiatives, to embrace life, to show support, and to promote wellness. The twelve First Nations that benefit from the program include Black Lake Denesuline, Cumberland House, Fond Du Lac, Hatchet Lake, James Smith Cree Nation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Red Earth Cree Nation, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, Sturgeon Lake, and Wahpeton Dakota Nation. The program is based on a holistic treatment model that uses the cornerstones of treatment, including: spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally. The concept of “living therapy” is also integrated into all interactions in which individuals, families, and communities participate. The Youth Action Council takes steps to empower youth and build strong, resilient communities.

Fishing and Family

Posted on by Julian Stonechild

Terry and Vic Amos are Nuu-chah-nulth fishermen from Hesquiat First Nation. Vic is Terry’s uncle and they have fished together for many years. They both share parts of their story and the importance of fishing with family. Both Terry and Vic own and operate their own commercial fishing vessels.

Tillicum Lelum

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Julian Stonechild

Rikki Wylie is part of the management team at Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Center. Located in Nanaimo, BC, Tillicum Lelum has a number of programs that are used to help the community. Rikki oversees several of the year-round programs to ensure the participants are getting everything they need to grow in their community.

Manitobah Mukluks’ Storyboot School – Traditional Arts Education

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Jeremiah Sharpe

Manitobah Mukluks’ Storyboot School teaches traditional arts while cultivating entrepreneurial spirit.

Manitobah Mukluks’ Storyboot School is supported through efforts of Manitobah Mukluks. The school strives to maintain continuity through the teaching of traditional cultural arts to an inter-generational audience. Their efforts not only facilitate the goal of cultural endurance, but also cultivates an entrepreneurial spirit that often spurs economic independence in its graduates.

Urban Circle an Elder’s Perspective

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Jeremiah Sharpe

Elder Audrey Bone’s perspective on healing, education, and reconciliation.

Elder Audrey Bone discusses Urban Circle Training and its holistic methodology. She emphasizes the role of ceremony and the need for purpose, recognizing that the healing of reconciliation is needed for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike.