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Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services

Tyler Armstrong interviews Yolanda Twance, coordinator of Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services (ACSS) at Lakehead University. ACSS offers many different services to Aboriginal students on the Thunder Bay Campus. ACSS offers academic and individual services (ie., individual tutoring, group workshops, and gatherings with partners across the city), as well as cultural services, such as sweat […]

Tyler Armstrong interviews Yolanda Twance, coordinator of Aboriginal Cultural & Support Services (ACSS) at Lakehead University. ACSS offers many different services to Aboriginal students on the Thunder Bay Campus. ACSS offers academic and individual services (ie., individual tutoring, group workshops, and gatherings with partners across the city), as well as cultural services, such as sweat lodge ceremonies, feasts, cultural teachings and much more.

Dene Nahjo Urban Hide Tanning

Urban Hide Tanning in Somba K’e

Dene Nahjo’s Annual Urban Hide Tanning Camp is a reclamation of urbanized space in the heart of Somba K’e. They host a two week long camp in Somba K’e park, where guests are invited to witness or participate in hide tanning. There are Elders and experienced hide tanners available to mentor learners and share stories. Thousands of people have passed through Dene Nahjo’s Urban Hide Tanning Camp, including many students and hide tanning learners. This camp is an Indigenous safe space for us, as Indigenous people, to learn, have fun, make mistakes, make relationships and be vulnerable.

Math camp: An atmosphere of respect

The program, offered by University of Winnipeg, creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous and new-comer students from the neighbourhood who have never been on campus. It offers topics such as every-day math skills, Indigenous astronomy, traditional knowledge, and language through practical exercises, story-telling, and song. A star blanket mural was painted on the Helen Betty […]

The program, offered by University of Winnipeg, creates a welcoming environment for Indigenous and new-comer students from the neighbourhood who have never been on campus. It offers topics such as every-day math skills, Indigenous astronomy, traditional knowledge, and language through practical exercises, story-telling, and song. A star blanket mural was painted on the Helen Betty Osborne Building to honour and commemorate the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people.

Karen Pitawanakwat – A Lifelong Process

Relatable experiences used to teach science based Nursing. As well as, incorporating life long learning through language and land-based activities.

Relatable experiences used to teach science based Nursing. As well as, incorporating life long learning through language and land-based activities.

Kiizhik Gakendaasow

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.

Lutsel K’e Dene School On-the-land Program

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

Le Chemin des Mille Rêves

Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, Puamun Meskenu, est une organisation créée par Dr Stanley Vollant qui oeuvre, depuis 2016, à développer les quatre dimensions du mieux-être des jeunes autochtones, soit les dimensions mentales, physiques, émotionnelles et spirituelles. L’organisation du Chemin des Mille Rêves fut fondé après que Dr Vollant ait parcouru, à la marche, près […]

Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, Puamun Meskenu, est une organisation créée par Dr Stanley Vollant qui oeuvre, depuis 2016, à développer les quatre dimensions du mieux-être des jeunes autochtones, soit les dimensions mentales, physiques, émotionnelles et spirituelles. L’organisation du Chemin des Mille Rêves fut fondé après que Dr Vollant ait parcouru, à la marche, près de 6 000 km « à travers le territoire des premiers peuples » (Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, 2017). L’homme s’est alors engagé à agir pour l’amélioration des conditions de vie et pour la construction ou la reconstruction des Autochtones, c’est-à-dire « [qu’ils] se développent à leur plein potentiel et [qu’ils ]contribuent à leur mieux-être collectif » (Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, 2017). L’organisme Le Chemin des Mille Rêves a pour mission d’inspirer et d’appuyer les Autochtones, particulièrement les jeunes âgés de 25 ans et moins, afin qu’ils développement leur plein potentiel et qu’ils tracent eux-même leur « chemin des mille rêves ». L’organisme oriente ses activités selon une vision holistique que représente la roue du mieux-être utilisée par les communautés autochtones. Cette roue se compose de quatre axes : « – Mental : inspirer les Premières Nations, Métis et Inuits grâce à des modèles de persévérance; – Physique : Améliorer la santé; – Émotionnel : Rassembler les communautés et les générations; – Spirituel : Promouvoir les valeurs autochtones et favoriser une meilleure compréhension interculturelle » (Le Chemin des Mille Rêves, 2017). Selon cette vision, ces quatre axes forment un tout et s’équilibrent. Ainsi, en optant pour cette approche, Le Chemin des Mille Rêves valorise une vision d’ensemble pour ses interventions. Sur le site internet de l’organisme, divers outils pédagogiques sont d’ailleurs offerts et s’adressent aux élèves du primaire et leurs enseignants (http://www.innu-meshkenu.com/fr/les-mille-reves/trousse-pedagogique). Le Chemin des Mille Rêves. (2017). Les mille rêves. Repéré à http://www.innu-meshkenu.com/

 

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KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre): Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families and Sharing Circle

The KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre) offers a Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families. This program provides the opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, develop literacy skills, and parenting strategies. The topics include: self-esteem, positive discipline, storytelling and communication, and values and traditions. This program runs for 9 sessions. A light meal of soup […]

The KARA Family Resource Centre (Parent Link Centre) offers a Traditional Parenting for Indigenous Families. This program provides the opportunity to connect with Indigenous culture, develop literacy skills, and parenting strategies. The topics include: self-esteem, positive discipline, storytelling and communication, and values and traditions. This program runs for 9 sessions. A light meal of soup and bannock. Childcare can be arranged (limited spaces). Contact KARA Family Resource Centre. KARA Family Centre also offers a Sharing Circle. The Sharing Circle is open to all who want to connect with their Aboriginal culture. Drop in for a light supper of soup and bannock. A opportunity to smudge and connect with the Creator, and participate in the Sharing Circle. The KARA Family Resource Centre is a welcome and inviting facility to families, children, and guests.

Centre des Premières Nations Nikanite

Le Centre des Premières Nations Nikanite (CPNN) de l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi oeuvre depuis 1991 à assurer la formation universitaire de communautés des Premières Nations. Il s’agit d’une organisation offrant divers programmes d’études aux étudiants autochtones, tels qu’en administration, en arts et culture, en éducation, en intervention et en langues. L’équipe de CPNN propose […]

Le Centre des Premières Nations Nikanite (CPNN) de l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi oeuvre depuis 1991 à assurer la formation universitaire de communautés des Premières Nations. Il s’agit d’une organisation offrant divers programmes d’études aux étudiants autochtones, tels qu’en administration, en arts et culture, en éducation, en intervention et en langues. L’équipe de CPNN propose également différents services, dont un soutien pédagogique, et des ressources permettant d’assurer l’insertion de jeunes Autochtones aux études universitaires. L’équipe a à coeur la réussite scolaire et l’épanouissement personnel des étudiants et demeure ainsi à l’écoute de leurs besoins. Le centre a d’ailleurs pour objectif la valorisation identitaire et le rayonnement culturel des membres des Premières Nations. Le Centre des Premières Nations Nikanite est un lieu accueillant, et représente un milieu de vie pour les étudiants. Son équipe travaille continuellement au développement de formations universitaires et de programmes qui répondent aux besoins, aux attentes et aux réalités des étudiants autochtones. Il agit également à la sensibilisation de la communauté universitaire à la culture des Premières Nations du Québec et prône le respect envers les Premières Nations. En 2017, le Centre Nikanite partagea avec quelques autres organismes et personnalités le prix Droits et Liberté 2017 de la Commission des droits de la personne et de la Jeunesse, démontrant ainsi l’excellence de leur initiative.

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Seven Generations- Private Secondary School

An on-reserve secondary program that assists Indigenous students in acquiring their secondary diploma while at home.

Janine Landry talks with Brent Tookenay, CEO of Seven Generations Education Institute based out of Fort Francis, Ontario. The Seven Generations Private Secondary Program is an on reserve secondary program that allows student to stay on reserve and acquire their secondary diploma at their pace and at home. This program allows students to receive their diploma by another means that better meets their individual needs.

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