Posted on May 23, 2019 by Coty Zachariah
Reconciliation projects and exchanges
Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE) is an active youth organization with a mission to strengthen relationships between Indigenous & non-Indigenous youth by facilitating dialogue through leadership programs, exchanges, national gatherings, and workshops. They run national programming and develop teams in major cities across the country that work on reconciliation projects and bridging the gaps between our differing cultures.
Posted on May 22, 2019 by Frannie and Kisa Rogers
Darlene Horseman is a professor at the Grande Prairie Regional College. She shares her perspective of the post secondary education system and process from her experience as a student to a professor. She speaks of what was taught in Indigenous studies and how it has changed from very vague information to very concise.
Darlene Horseman is a professor at the Grande Prairie Regional College. She shares her perspective of the post secondary education system and process from her experience as a student to a professor. She speaks of what was taught in Indigenous studies and how it has changed from very vague information to very concise.
Posted on by Echo Mcleod
Laurie McLeod of Nipissing First Nation shares her understanding of engaging the spirit within all areas of life. She shares her own knowledge of Indigenous education and how to better support people seeking guidance within academia.
Laurie McLeod of Nipissing First Nation shares her understanding of engaging the spirit within all areas of life. She shares her own knowledge of Indigenous education and how to better support people seeking guidance within academia.
Posted on May 21, 2019 by Coty Zachariah
First Nations led education in community
The Akwesahsne Freedom School was started in 1979 by parents in the Mohawk community that saw a need to preserve their ways and play an active role in the education of the nation starting with the children. They wanted their kids to be educated in the language, to be raised with ceremony and culture on the land of their ancestors without the influence and interference of the Western world. This approach has lead to results such as an increase in speakers of Mohawk language, rejuvenation of cultural strength and familiarity, and the continuance of inter-generational hands on learning.
Posted on by Catherine Charest
Ce programme concerne une sortie d’école qui vise l’apprentissage des savoirs traditionnels auprès des jeunes de la communauté de Pakua-Shipu. Cette sortie d’école favorise le Innu-aitun (culture Innu) en sortant dans le territoire ancestral de la communauté, durant l’hiver du mois de janvier à mars. Cette sortie vise une clientèle de jeunes étudiants au niveau […]
Ce programme concerne une sortie d’école qui vise l’apprentissage des savoirs traditionnels auprès des jeunes de la communauté de Pakua-Shipu. Cette sortie d’école favorise le Innu-aitun (culture Innu) en sortant dans le territoire ancestral de la communauté, durant l’hiver du mois de janvier à mars. Cette sortie vise une clientèle de jeunes étudiants au niveau du primaire jusqu’au niveau de secondaire deux (2), en adaptation scolaire, mais aussi ayant un bon rendement académique.
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Posted on May 16, 2019 by Echo Mcleod
Charles Petahtegoose, a Midewiwin man talks about the importance of revitalizing sacred teachings and song as a method of Indigenous education. Charles also discusses the importance of language use within Indigenous learning as a method of understanding mechanisms not yet understood and/or translated in English.
Charles Petahtegoose, a Midewiwin man talks about the importance of revitalizing sacred teachings and song as a method of Indigenous education. Charles also discusses the importance of language use within Indigenous learning as a method of understanding mechanisms not yet understood and/or translated in English.
Posted on May 13, 2019 by jessicali
Jerica Fraser talks about the program, ‘Strengthening Hamilton Aboriginal Education’ (SHAE), in Hamilton, Ontario.
Strengthening Hamilton Aboriginal Education (SHAE) is a partnership between the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC). This alternative education program provides an opportunity for Indigenous students (ages 14-21) in the city of Hamilton to learn through a community and cooperative education model that values Indigenous ways of knowing and being to ultimately encourage Indigenous student success and wellness.
Posted on by Mary Ellen Simon
Elizabeth Sault seeks to provide holistic educational opportunities to community members with the aim of violence reduction.
Elizabeth Sault speaks about an education that seeks to achieve the goal of violence reduction. Sault hosts group workshops for participants but much of her program is structured to address the needs of the individual, including crisis assistance. Her one-to-one support stems from her ability to create a comfortable connection and trust which can lead to advocacy, resources, housing, and building empowering life skills. Sault recognizes that violence reduction is multifaceted and speaks about the importance of creating holistic educational opportunities that build up the individual while creating awareness about important issues like MMIW and human trafficking. She speaks about the importance of identity and how it empowers the individual by illustrating the role of colonization in the creation of a culture of violence. Workshops focused on creation stories, medicine walks, connection to Elders, and individual support in reconnecting to the Indigenous community. These workshops help individuals to ground themselves in a healthy Indigenous identity. The goals of the program are to increase housing, support for men, and land-based retreats.
Posted on May 2, 2019 by Echo Mcleod
Mary Elliot, a Anishinabe elder shares her perspective of understanding the land and knowledge it carries. Through story telling she shares her perspective on what is both important teachings to share and important to teach.
Mary Elliot, a Anishinabe elder shares her perspective of understanding the land and knowledge it carries. Through story telling she shares her perspective on what is both important teachings to share and important to teach.
