Posted on December 18, 2018 by Justina Black
KDS Vision Statement: “BUILDING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE TODAY BY TEACHING AND LEARNING THE DENE WAY.” “KDS is committed to providing quality education for our students by concentrating on four components of learning: Language & Culture ~ Academics & Technology ~ Physical & Active Living ~ Dene Laws & Virtues Education” Through the development of skills […]
KDS Vision Statement: “BUILDING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE TODAY BY TEACHING AND LEARNING THE DENE WAY.” “KDS is committed to providing quality education for our students by concentrating on four components of learning: Language & Culture ~ Academics & Technology ~ Physical & Active Living ~ Dene Laws & Virtues Education” Through the development of skills in these areas, students will grow and develop into respectful, healthy, diligent, and strong Dene who will give back to their families, community and the North.
Posted on December 17, 2018 by Skyler Isaac
Jim Welsh is the Hunter Education Coordinator for Environment Yukon. In this interview, he speaks about the Hunter Ethics Program.
Jim Welsh is the Hunter Education Coordinator for Environment Yukon. In this interview, he speaks about the Hunter Ethics Program.
Posted on December 14, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
An on-the-land camp for K-6 for East Three elementary school. A focus on teaching traditional bush skills while on the land. Some activities include pulling fish nets, cutting the fish and preparing for making dry fish. Camp activities are reflected upon back in the classroom.
An on-the-land camp for K-6 for East Three elementary school. A focus on teaching traditional bush skills while on the land. Some activities include pulling fish nets, cutting the fish and preparing for making dry fish. Camp activities are reflected upon back in the classroom.
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
Traditional Dene cultural camp near the community of Dettah, NT.
B. Dene Adventures offers traditional Dene culture programs for groups of all ages. B. Dene Adventures will educate students, social groups, industry and visitors in the NWT about the Yellowknives Dene First Nation traditional Dene way of life. We will do so by using our strong community relationships, our knowledge of the land and by creating a relaxing and comfortable environment for learning and sharing.
Posted on November 29, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
Dechinta’s model of program delivery is innovative and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. We offer a setting where families can learn together through our Chekoa Nı̨ htł’èkǫ ̨̀ Deè (KidsU) program where children are invited to attend semesters with their parent(s) and learn on the land. This has become one of the most […]
Dechinta’s model of program delivery is innovative and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. We offer a setting where families can learn together through our Chekoa Nı̨ htł’èkǫ ̨̀ Deè (KidsU) program where children are invited to attend semesters with their parent(s) and learn on the land. This has become one of the most vital components of our Dechinta model as many students, particularly single mothers, opt to bring their children with them, thus providing a platform for strengthening family bonds.
Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
Urban Hide Tanning in Somba K’e
Dene Nahjo’s Annual Urban Hide Tanning Camp is a reclamation of urbanized space in the heart of Somba K’e. They host a two week long camp in Somba K’e park, where guests are invited to witness or participate in hide tanning. There are Elders and experienced hide tanners available to mentor learners and share stories. Thousands of people have passed through Dene Nahjo’s Urban Hide Tanning Camp, including many students and hide tanning learners. This camp is an Indigenous safe space for us, as Indigenous people, to learn, have fun, make mistakes, make relationships and be vulnerable.
Posted on October 23, 2018 by Catherine Charest
L’École des Quatre Vents de Chicoutimi accueille depuis près d’une année le Projet particulier à valeur autochtone. Ce projet, visant la réussite scolaire des élèves autochtones, offre des cours pour les jeunes élèves de la préscolaire à la 3e année du primaire. L’École des Quatre Vents est la première école primaire offrant un programme adapté […]
L’École des Quatre Vents de Chicoutimi accueille depuis près d’une année le Projet particulier à valeur autochtone. Ce projet, visant la réussite scolaire des élèves autochtones, offre des cours pour les jeunes élèves de la préscolaire à la 3e année du primaire. L’École des Quatre Vents est la première école primaire offrant un programme adapté aux besoins des élèves autochtones habitant en milieu urbain. Il s’agit d’un modèle inclusif où jeunes autochtones et allochtones se fréquentent, apprennent à se connaître et à partager leurs cultures. Le projet à valeur autochtone permet d’offrir un enseignement de qualité aux élèves tout en leur permettant de préserver leurs croyances, leur langue et leur culture. De plus, « l’apport de la culture autochtone est intégré au sein de l’école » (Commission scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay, 2017), et ce, de façon générale. Ainsi, à l’École des Quatre Vents, les élèves peuvent développer leur plein potentiel, puisqu’on retrouve des enseignements et des services adaptés aux besoins des jeunes autochtones vivant en milieu urbain. Pour ce projet, la direction de l’École des Quatre Vents a consulté divers acteurs du milieu de l’éducation autochtones, tels que les directions scolaires, les enseignants, les parents, les membres des communautés, afin de créer un milieu éducatif qui correspond aux besoins des jeunes. Il s’agit d’un milieu accueillant et sécurisant pour les jeunes et leurs parents. On y retrouve d’ailleurs plusieurs locaux, dont deux salles de classe et une salle parents-enfants qui ont été réfléchies selon les spécificités culturelles des élèves autochtones. À travers ce projet, plusieurs objectifs sont poursuivis. La persévérance scolaire, l’intégration de plusieurs aspects culturels dans le milieu éducatif, la création d’un milieu sécurisant et stimulant pour les jeunes, l’implication des parents dans l’éducation de leurs enfants, en sont des exemples. L’apprentissage de la langue maternelle y est primordial et on retrouve des activités de valorisation culturelles promouvant les oeuvres, les traditions et l’identité autochtone. Bibliographie Commission scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay. (2017). Projet particulier pour les élèves autochtones. Chicoutimi, Québec : Commission scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay.
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Posted on September 17, 2018 by Janine Landry
An on-reserve school that has created their own curriculum that meets the needs and expectations of the community itself.
Janine Landry interviews Pic River First Nation’s director of education, Lisa Michano-Courchene about the community run primary school. The Pic River First Nation School is an on-reserve school that has created its own curriculum that meets the needs and expectations of the community itself. The school integrates ceremony, language and land in every aspect of the classroom and curriculum. It has worked to move away from “teacher as expert” and move more towards life-long learning together as community.
http://www.picriver.com/index.pl?page=29&top=27
Posted on September 11, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
Lutsel K’e Dene school is working collaboratively to support holistic Dene education. ”Several on-the-land projects across the Northwest Territories are getting a major financial boost. On the Land Collaborative, a collaborative initiative whose partners include local Indigenous governments, Tides Canada, the N.W.T. government and private industry, announced a $1-million grant that will be distributed to […]
Lutsel K’e Dene school is working collaboratively to support holistic Dene education.
”Several on-the-land projects across the Northwest Territories are getting a major financial boost.
On the Land Collaborative, a collaborative initiative whose partners include local Indigenous governments, Tides Canada, the N.W.T. government and private industry, announced a $1-million grant that will be distributed to the 48 approved projects.
The projects include a hide tanning camp in Lutsel K’e, ice fishing in Whati, healing program for the homeless in Behchoko, a spring camp in Colville Lake, a summer camp in Ulukhaktok and, a program teaching fishing and hunting skills in Tulita.
Community advisors were appointed to review over 100 applications and made recommendations to the collaborative’s funding partners. Those advisors give a thorough review of every proposal, said Steve Ellis, a program leader with Tides Canada.
“The things they consider are, first and foremost, is this an on-the-land program that delivers community benefit?” said Ellis.
He added that the advisors also look to see if the projects have a good mix of elders and youth, address issues like mental wellness, cultural revitalization and environmental stewardship.” –https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/on-the-land-nwt-1-million-grant-1.4578650
Posted on August 20, 2018 by Sara-Lynn Harding
Supporting economic development goals through capacity building.
Supporting economic development goals through capacity building.
