Posted on May 3, 2018 by Emily Philpott
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.
Posted on May 2, 2018 by Pam Greene
The White Cloud Head Start Program provides Indigenous pre-school children with a positive sense of themselves, their culture and offers them an opportunity to develop and learn different skills to be successful in the school system. The program is located at Sherwood Elementary School in Edmonton, Alberta. The program is one of 16 programs through […]
The White Cloud Head Start Program provides Indigenous pre-school children with a positive sense of themselves, their culture and offers them an opportunity to develop and learn different skills to be successful in the school system. The program is located at Sherwood Elementary School in Edmonton, Alberta. The program is one of 16 programs through the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society. It supports Indigenous children to walk proudly in two worlds while getting them ready for the regular school system. The White Cloud Head Start Program runs from September – June.
Posted on April 27, 2018 by Casey Leslie
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/
Posted on by Carter Kuiper
Dorothy Thunder describes the Cree language program being offered to University of Alberta students and the teaching techniques that are involved with the program.
A Cree language program open to all students at the University. This program incorporates modern teachings with traditional with the goal of helping Aboriginal students learn the language used by their ancestors as well as people of any ethnicity learn the language and history. Classes take place during the normal schedule hours of the University.
Posted on April 20, 2018 by Kelsey Pagacz
The Native Access Program is a nine-month transition program for Indigenous students.
The Native Access Program is a nine-month transition program designed to provide Indigenous students with the academic skill necessary for the successful completion of an undergraduate degree.
”Our Native Access Program is intended for students of Aboriginal ancestry who have not met the regular or mature university entry requirements, or who require academic preparation to become eligible for admission to a Lakehead University program.
Our innovative programming honours and celebrates Aboriginal heritage while providing culturally appropriate support services. Academic counselling and tutoring is also available, contributing to an environment conducive to success and support.
Over nine months you will complete core courses in English, Study Skills, Indigenous Learning, Mathematics and Science. ” from its website.
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/programs/other-programs/aboriginal-programs/native-access-program
Posted on by Carter Kuiper
A readiness program for children starting in the education system. To prepare, and learn to behave in a school setting.
A readiness program for children starting in the education system. To prepare, and learn to behave in a school setting.
Posted on April 9, 2018 by Jiah Dzentu
A regional on-the-land program for stewardship activities in the Dehcho region.
A regional on-the-land program for stewardship activities in the Dehcho region.
Posted on by Richard Stecenko
Demian Lawrenchuk has led a Christmas break school program that focuses on land-based cultural activities in Gillam, MB.
Demian Lawrenchuk is from Fox Lake Cree Nation in Manitoba. Lawrenchuk is in an apprenticeship program with community Elders, who are teaching him about the traditional use of land, plants, and animals. He volunteers his time at both Fox Lake School and the school in Gillam, Manitoba where he has led a Christmas break school program that focuses on land-based cultural activities. The activities included making and setting snares; catching animals (rabbits, martins, etc.); skinning, tanning, cooking, and making clothes out of them. The program offers students an opportunity to reconnect with the land and reinforce a sense of cultural and historical continuity with their ancestors. During the 2017-2018 school year, he has shown the grade 4-8 classes in Fox Lake how to garden vegetables, clean certain kinds of fish, plant medicine, skin a martin, and make a drum.