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Provide protocol and teachings at the High Level Native Friendship Centre Elder Ralph hopes to pass on knowledge of Indigenous ways of life in order to preserve heritage and language.
Provide protocol and teachings at the High Level Native Friendship Centre
Elder Ralph hopes to pass on knowledge of Indigenous ways of life in order to preserve heritage and language.
The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging. The 13 Moons and the 4 seasons are the foundation for Indigenous Pedagogy that is embedded in all program areas” (niwasa.ca). Niwasa provides programming […]
The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging. The 13 Moons and the 4 seasons are the foundation for Indigenous Pedagogy that is embedded in all program areas” (niwasa.ca). Niwasa provides programming in Hamilton Ontario. Niwasa is geared towards preschool aged children 2 – 6 years of age and highschool students, with highschool programming under the Nya:weh program. Families of students are included in the sharing of traditional teachings so that they can learn and reclaim traditional knowledge alongside their children. http://niwasa.ca
Interview with Demi Mathias on the birch bark canoe as a form of cultural resurgence and on the supportive community of the Trent University Native Association.
Demi Mathias is from Temagami First Nation and of the loon clan. At the time of this interview, Demi was a graduate student in a joint program at Trent University in Canadian Studies and Indigenous Studies. She graduated with a Master’s of Arts degree in 2019; her research was on the birch bark canoe in the context of cultural resurgence. While at Trent, she was a graduate student representative for the Trent University Native Association (TUNA), which fosters engagement with Indigenous students through networks of support and planning events and cultural activities.
Teaching financial literacy with traditional knowledge at SEED Winnipeg.
By being genuine and laughing as much as possible, Brittany Laplante builds a trusting relationship with the participants in the financial literacy program at SEED Winnipeg. Using traditional knowledge, she helps them navigate through budgets, credit, debt, and investments while learning about their strengths and weaknesses. She says, “When people are sharing their ideas and sharing some of their personal stories, I know that I’m doing my job well.”
For Brittany Laplante, Indigenous education means learning who you are are, what gifts you have, and how to use those gifts to help others. She admits the ‘piece of paper’ is necessary for survival in the modern world; but she wants to incorporate the Seven Teachings in the educational system because so many lose themselves there without traditional knowledge.
Lucy Lafferty, Tłı̨chǫ Citizen shares her experiences with Indigenous education in the Tłı̨chǫ territory. The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency delivers child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì. For all general enquiries please contact the regional headquarters of the Agency in Behchokǫ̀.
Lucy Lafferty, Tłı̨chǫ Citizen shares her experiences with Indigenous education in the Tłı̨chǫ territory.
The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency delivers child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì. For all general enquiries please contact the regional headquarters of the Agency in Behchokǫ̀.
The NYA:WEH program is “a ‘stay in school’ initiative, to assist and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary and secondary education. “NYA:WEH is responsible for empowering Indigenous students toward success, through personal, social, and culturally based educational support” (niwasa.ca). NYA:WEH is offered under Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg at 3 elementary schools and 5 […]
The NYA:WEH program is “a ‘stay in school’ initiative, to assist and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary and secondary education. “NYA:WEH is responsible for empowering Indigenous students toward success, through personal, social, and culturally based educational support” (niwasa.ca). NYA:WEH is offered under Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg at 3 elementary schools and 5 high schools in Hamilton, Ontario just outside Six Nations of the Grand River and New Credit. http://niwasa.ca/programs/nyaweh-native-youth-advancement-with-education-hamilton/
The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency delivers child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì. For all general enquiries please contact the regional headquarters of the Agency in Behchokǫ̀.
The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency delivers child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì. For all general enquiries please contact the regional headquarters of the Agency in Behchokǫ̀.
Youth of today society, a Youth centre providing kids with important skills
Youth of Today Society (YOTS), is based in Whitehorse Yukon, and their goal is to provide important skills, alternative income possibilities, and resources to vulnerable youth, which often include Indigenous youth. YOTS has headed many projects, such as a festival of murals, where youth gathered in spots around town, collaborating and painting murals, and the revival of the Shakat Journal. The centre is open to the public from 3-7pm and they offer a variety of services including a supper club where kids can come in and get a hot meal.
Healthy Babies Healthy Generations is a program supporting families and individuals who may have a baby, or are pregnant. They provide support through prenatal care, monthly luncheons, and well-baby clinics, among other things. They provide social support as well, such as supporting them through the transition into becoming a parent, and parental relationships. They aim […]
Healthy Babies Healthy Generations is a program supporting families and individuals who may have a baby, or are pregnant. They provide support through prenatal care, monthly luncheons, and well-baby clinics, among other things. They provide social support as well, such as supporting them through the transition into becoming a parent, and parental relationships. They aim to equip parents with the best tools possible to give their kids the best chance to thrive.
Depuis plusieurs années, les parents demandent l’intégration de l’innu-aitun (culture) dans le programme scolaire de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. De plus, il est important de mentionner que plusieurs activités culturelles ont été développées et offertes aux élèves innus antérieurement de façon ponctuelle. Le secteur de l’éducation du Conseil de bande de Ushat mak Mani-Utenam a répondu […]
Depuis plusieurs années, les parents demandent l’intégration de l’innu-aitun (culture) dans le programme scolaire de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. De plus, il est important de mentionner que plusieurs activités culturelles ont été développées et offertes aux élèves innus antérieurement de façon ponctuelle. Le secteur de l’éducation du Conseil de bande de Ushat mak Mani-Utenam a répondu aux besoins exprimés et a initié le Projet Innu-Aitun (PIA). Le PIA donne à tous les élèves des écoles primaires d’ITUM un accès direct à leur culture. L’objectif principal du PIA consiste au développement d’un programme qui sera inscrit au curriculum des écoles innues. Ce développement d’un programme académique s‘échelonne sur plusieurs années.
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