Posted on November 2, 2018 by Kaitlyn Walcheske
The ASLA program, developed by Dr. S. Neyooxet Greymorning, is being delivered by Paula Mackinaw to teach Cree with the Miyo Wahkotowin Education Authority in Maskwacis, Alberta.
The Accelerated Second Language Acquisition (ASL) program, developed by Dr. Steven Neyooxet Greymorning, has been modified and is being delivered by Paula Mackinaw with the Miyo Wahkotowin Education Authority in Maskwacis, Alberta. The ASLA program is taught in the target language, Cree, and is very repetitive and forces the learner to think in the target language. It is all oral with many visuals. It helps students develop an identity and traditional culture. It produces thinkers and speakers of the language taught.
Posted on October 25, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin
Laurianne Sylvester, Director of the First Nation Student Success Program, describes the Red Road Project and discusses what makes the program such a success.
Laurianne Sylvester, Director of the First Nation Student Success Program, describes the Red Road Project and discusses what makes the program such a success.
Posted on October 11, 2018 by Timothy Merasty
Using a Cree immersion curriculum, the Kihew Waciston Cree Immersion School provides youth with opportunities to know who they are and where they come from.
The Kihew Waciston (Onion Lake) Cree Immersion School was developed in 2005 by a Cree linguist, Brian Macdonald, and local leadership. The school educates the next generation of language and cultural keepers and focuses on language retention, spoken language, and Cree identity. The school’s language outcomes are adapted from the provincial curriculum, but remain centered around speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They follow four foundational objectives which include: language development, kinship, identity, and reminding the youth about who they are. The school’s curriculum has been developed using the Gift of Language immersion program, which is intended for early childhood to Grade 4. The school hopes to engage more language learners as new curriculum for additional grades are developed.
Posted on October 2, 2018 by Ashley Nadjiwon
“Returning of our ways and of being together.” Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth “excellence.”
“Returning of our ways and of being together.” Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth “excellence.”
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 14, 2018 by Anika Guthrie
Bimose Tribal Council opened this Anishnaabe-based school for First Nations students in the Kenora area.
Anika Guthrie talks with Ryan White, Principal at Kiizhik Gakendaasow Primary school in Kenora, Ontario. Bimose Tribal Council opened this Anishnaabe-based school for First Nations students in the Kenora area. Kiizhik is seen as a cedar lodge for knowledge, teaching Anishnaabe values through education.
Posted on by Kelsey Pagacz
Pelican Falls First Nation High School is a First Nations controlled and operated High School in Northwestern Ontario.
Kelsey Pacagz interviews Solomon Kakagamic, Principal at Pelican Falls First Nations High School in Sioux Lookout. Pelican Falls First Nation High School is a First Nations controlled and operated High School in Northwestern Ontario that serves 23 communities within Treaty 9 & 5.
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PFFNHS boasts a vibrant and active school community offering activities for every student’s interests, from sports like hockey, volleyball, and wrestling to leadership classes, a youth forum, annual powwow, winter carnival, career fair and school trips.
The modern, traditional-style architecture houses a modern computer lab and library that are available to students and staff, as well as a science laboratory and a shop where native crafts are taught. There are nursing services and dental services on site.” from the website
http://www.nnec.on.ca/index.php/pelican-falls-first-nations-high-school/
Posted on September 12, 2018 by Katherine Legrange
This interview with the Nanaimo Art Gallery is a fantastic discussion about the creative and dynamic programs offered at this organization.
This interview with the Nanaimo Art Gallery is a fantastic discussion about the creative and dynamic programs offered at this organization.
Posted on by Emily Philpott
Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, Director of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Labrador Institute is talking about the programs provided at the campus and broader efforts the Labrador Institute is presently taking in Indigenous Education., and offering Northern Led, Indigenous focused education and research. Programs include: Inuit Bachelor of Education Program. Masters in Land Based-Education (In development) Inuit […]
Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, Director of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Labrador Institute is talking about the programs provided at the campus and broader efforts the Labrador Institute is presently taking in Indigenous Education., and offering Northern Led, Indigenous focused education and research. Programs include: Inuit Bachelor of Education Program. Masters in Land Based-Education (In development) Inuit Bachelor of Social Work International Indigenous Internship, and others.
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
