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Story Topic: Healing

Healing

Le Chemin des Mille Rêves

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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KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre): Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families and Sharing Circle

Posted on by Pam Greene

The KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre) offers a Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families. This program provides the opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, develop literacy skills, and parenting strategies. The topics include: self-esteem, positive discipline, storytelling and communication, and values and traditions. This program runs for 9 sessions. A light meal of soup […]

The KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre) offers a Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families. This program provides the opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, develop literacy skills, and parenting strategies. The topics include: self-esteem, positive discipline, storytelling and communication, and values and traditions. This program runs for 9 sessions. A light meal of soup and bannock. Childcare can be arranged (limited spaces). Contact KARA Family Resource Centre. KARA Family Centre also offers a Sharing Circle. The Sharing Circle is open to all who want to connect with their Aboriginal culture. Drop in for a light supper of soup and bannock. A opportunity to smudge and connect with the Creator, and participate in the Sharing Circle. The KARA Family Resource Centre is a welcome and inviting facility to families, children, and guests.

Mother Earth Essentials

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Pam Greene

Traditional Tea Workshop (s)

Traditional Tea Workshop (s)

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Janine Landry

The Pic River Secondary program offers students an opportunity to meet their educational requirements by participating in a canoe trip in their traditional territory.

Pic River First Nation’s Director of Education, Lisa Michano-Courchene, discusses about the Pic River Secondary program that allows students to attain their education, in a setting that better meets their individual needs, in their home community. The community creates a summer program in which students and community members prepare for and embark on a canoe trip in their traditional territory. This program is accredited and the students can receive a credit towards their diploma for being a part of this summer course.

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Ospwakan Meskanaw- Walter White

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Frannie and Kisa Rogers

Program to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples and to educate non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples. To bring access to culture back to urban areas (cities) through ceremony and other initiatives. Community based program to reduce alcohol and drug use.

Program to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples and to educate non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples. To bring access to culture back to urban areas (cities) through ceremony and other initiatives. Community based program to reduce alcohol and drug use.

Aboriginal Health Initiative – Memorial University – Carolyn Sturge Sparkes – Coordinator – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Carolyn Sturge Sparkes, the Coordinator of the Aboriginal Health Initiative at Memorial University, discusses the ways that Indigenous students are recruited and supported in medical school.

Carolyn Sturge Sparkes, the Coordinator of the Aboriginal Health Initiative at Memorial University, discusses the ways that Indigenous students are recruited and supported in medical school.

The Blanket Exercise – Canadian History learned Experientially from the Indigenous Perspective

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Frannie and Kisa Rogers

The Blanket Exercise is a two hour interactive re-enactment of Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective. Participants have the opportunity to role play and interact with events from Indigenous history to help them gain an understanding from a Indigenous perspective.

The Blanket Exercise is a two hour interactive re-enactment of Canadian history from an Indigenous perspective. Participants have the opportunity to role play and interact with events from Indigenous history to help them gain an understanding from a Indigenous perspective.

Red Road Project – Program Coordinator, Geordy Marshall

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin

Geordy Marshall, the Program Coordinator for the Red Road Project, discusses how the program creates and supports youth leaders in their choice to live a substance-free life.

Geordy Marshall, the Program Coordinator for the Red Road Project, discusses how the program creates and supports youth leaders in their choice to live a substance-free life.

Red Road Project – Elder Lawrence Wells

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

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.

Going Off Growing Strong Program

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Amanda Dyson

The Going Off Growing Strong (GOGS) Program gives youth (specifically `youth at risk`), the opportunity to participate. The program was aimed to be a `healing journey` and improve the mood and emotional state of youth that were experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal ideations, abuse etc.

The Going Off Growing Strong (GOGS) Program gives youth (specifically `youth at risk`), the opportunity to participate. The program was aimed to be a `healing journey` and improve the mood and emotional state of youth that were experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal ideations, abuse etc.