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Tsuu’tina Nation Gunaha Language Institute

Tsuut’ina Nation language director Steven Crowchild speaks on the direction that his program is heading and the future of the Tsuut’ina Nation language program

Tsuut’ina Nation language director Steven Crowchild speaks on the direction that his program is heading and the future of the Tsuut’ina Nation language program

Maurice Switzer – We are all Treaty People/Polishing the Chain

Maurice Switzer is involved in a number of public education initiatives by including Indigenous perspectives as a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission, as well as his contributions on education of treaty relationships in Canada and their contemporary implications through the use of wampum belts. By utilizing the wampum belts as an educational tool, […]

Maurice Switzer is involved in a number of public education initiatives by including Indigenous perspectives as a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission, as well as his contributions on education of treaty relationships in Canada and their contemporary implications through the use of wampum belts. By utilizing the wampum belts as an educational tool, decolonized approaches are taken to develop a holistic understanding of the treaties and providing a framework for educators to facilitate treaty education in the classroom.

Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Cultural Program

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw has a harsh history due to the Canadian Government relocating them from their traditional territory in the 1960’s. K’odi teaches his children language, songs and dances, traditional food preparation, cedar bark stripping, and anything cultural. Through his work at the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw school, he shares his knowledge of cultural ways of knowing and being […]

The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw has a harsh history due to the Canadian Government relocating them from their traditional territory in the 1960’s. K’odi teaches his children language, songs and dances, traditional food preparation, cedar bark stripping, and anything cultural. Through his work at the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw school, he shares his knowledge of cultural ways of knowing and being with the children in his classes.

https://coastfunds.ca/first-nations/gwasala-nakwaxdaxw-nation/

The Aboriginal Family Center

We are funded by PHAC, sponsored by the Labrador Friendship Centre, We offer Family Program, School Readiness Program, and Healthy Baby Club.

We are funded by PHAC, sponsored by the Labrador Friendship Centre, We offer Family Program, School Readiness Program, and Healthy Baby Club.

Inuit Bachelor of Education

The Inuit Bachelor of Education program is a community-based teacher education program in Happy Valley-Goose Bay NL. It is a partnership between the Nunatsiavut Government and Memorial University. The program began in 2014 and is for Nunatsiavut beneficiaries. Sylvia Moore, Faculty Head, describes the program.

The Inuit Bachelor of Education program is a community-based teacher education program in Happy Valley-Goose Bay NL. It is a partnership between the Nunatsiavut Government and Memorial University. The program began in 2014 and is for Nunatsiavut beneficiaries. Sylvia Moore, Faculty Head, describes the program.

Southern Inuit Education Program

Amy Hudson of the NunatuKavut Community Council describes their Southern Inuit Education Program. The program introduces Southern Inuit Traditional Knowledge into the public school curriculum in communities within the NunatuKavut region.

Amy Hudson of the NunatuKavut Community Council describes their Southern Inuit Education Program. The program introduces Southern Inuit Traditional Knowledge into the public school curriculum in communities within the NunatuKavut region.

Dr. Emily Farles – Teaching the Truth

Aboriginal worldview teaching the real truth of our Indigenous history. Providing cultural awareness encourages healing and empowerment.

Aboriginal worldview teaching the real truth of our Indigenous history. Providing cultural awareness encourages healing and empowerment.

AYARA – Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement & Recognition Awards

An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in Northwestern Ontario.

An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in hopes to encourage youth to persevere in their educational goals.

”The Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards was formally known as The Niigaantige Career Fair. It began in 1987 when a need was identified to address the high attrition rates among Aboriginal students studying at the secondary and post secondary levels.” from its website https://ayara.ca/

Jody Nadjiwon – Reflecting on Indigenous Studies in High School

Jody Nadjiown is an Indigenous Studies high school teacher who is bringing awareness to and creating opportunities for Indigenous Education in Ontario.

An Indigenous Studies high school teacher bringing awareness and opportunity for Indigenous Education.