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Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon

Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon (Thunder Bay Headstart Program) is an early learning daycare centre built around Anishinaabe culture and holistic learning.

Kelsey Pagacz interviews Marilyn Junilla, Executive Director of Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon. Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon (Thunder Bay Headstart Program) is an early learning daycare centre built around Anishinaabe culture and holistic learning.

 »Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon will exist to lead the children and caregivers to a place of mental, emotional and spiritual strength by providing a healthy environment that reflects the cultural values of the extended family through the presence of strong, caring people who come to share and carry on their love, skills, language and knowledge. » from the website 

https://www.northwesthealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=147126

Dechinta

Indigenous Education And Native Studies in Denendeh. A university on the land. Land based university program that takes its organizing principles and knowledge largely from indigenous knowledge. Dechinta works with works elders, community members/experts, cultural teachers to offer university courses that value indigenous knowledge as much as academic.

Indigenous Education And Native Studies in Denendeh. A university on the land. Land based university program that takes its organizing principles and knowledge largely from indigenous knowledge. Dechinta works with works elders, community members/experts, cultural teachers to offer university courses that value indigenous knowledge as much as academic.

Isaac Murdoch – Connecting To Land

Isaac is a storyteller, artist and traditional knowledge holder who talks about the importance of connecting to the land. He talks about Nimkii Aazhibikong, a land-based camp to teach people about their culture, their language, and their connection to the land. For more information, see the website: http://onamancollective.com/research/. Also, see the article: http://muskratmagazine.com/introducing-nimkii-aazhabikong-culture-camp-forever/. You can […]

Isaac is a storyteller, artist and traditional knowledge holder who talks about the importance of connecting to the land. He talks about Nimkii Aazhibikong, a land-based camp to teach people about their culture, their language, and their connection to the land. For more information, see the website: http://onamancollective.com/research/. Also, see the article: http://muskratmagazine.com/introducing-nimkii-aazhabikong-culture-camp-forever/. You can also visit their Facebook page: Nimkii Aazhibikong.

Steven George – Our History, Our Way

Oral knowledge gathering of Anishinaabe history using a ‘hands-on approach’ for language revitalization.

Oral knowledge gathering of Anishinaabe history using a ‘hands-on approach’ for language revitalization.

Tipi Raising Program at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Director of Programming at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Teena Nelson, teaches students, families, and visitors about the cultural significance of the tipi within First Nations culture.

The Tipi Teachings Program is a hands-on experience for participants to learn about the importance of the tipi in First Nations culture. Insight into the traditional lifestyle and worldview of the Plains Cree is gained by learning about tipi poles, structure, and history. There are linkages between Social Studies, Science, and Math curriculum that can be explored when raising a tipi. More information about the 45 minute – 1 hour long Program can be found at the following link: https://wanuskewin.com/discover/teachers/programs/.

Andrew Aguounie – Taking Care

Language and traditional knowledge promoted and provided through community programming.

Language and traditional knowledge promoted and provided through community programming.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

Discussion with the Early Childhood Services Director on the Aboriginal Head Start Program.

Discussion with the Early Childhood Services Director on the Aboriginal Head Start Program.

Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School – Grades 1 and 2 Teacher

A holistic approach to Indigenous education at the K to 7 grades. Nusdeh Yoh Elementary incorporates local Indigenous knowledge to help students establish their identity as Indigenous peoples.

A holistic approach to Indigenous education at the K to 7 grades. Nusdeh Yoh Elementary incorporates local Indigenous knowledge to help students establish their identity as Indigenous peoples.

Jeanette Corbiere-Lavell – Who are the Teachers?

Two perspectives of Indigenous education sharing examples of Anishinaabe clan teachings with land-based learning as well as Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Two perspectives of Indigenous education sharing examples of Anishinaabe clan teachings with land-based learning as well as Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre – Director of Youth and Community Services

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings