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Ben Calf Robe Society Life Skills Program & The Yellow Bus Program

Early Intervention is key! The Botsvin Life Skills training as well as the Yellow Bus Program are for Indigenous students attending Ben Calf Robe Society School. These two programs as well as many others offered by this society offer children opportunities to learn through culturally relevant material and resources with the emphasis of acceptance, dignity, […]

Early Intervention is key! The Botsvin Life Skills training as well as the Yellow Bus Program are for Indigenous students attending Ben Calf Robe Society School. These two programs as well as many others offered by this society offer children opportunities to learn through culturally relevant material and resources with the emphasis of acceptance, dignity, safety and respect. This could not happen without the dedication and commitment of trained people to ensure their success that further develop and enhance the youth and their families.

https://bcrsociety.ab.ca/

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Program in the Grande Prairie Public School District

The FNMI Program Coordinator for the Grande Prairie Public School District shares about the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in the school system.

Building community relationships and highlighting local resources to help support the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge in Grande Prairie’s pre-K to grade 12 public classrooms. A critical component of this happens outside of the classroom through First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Family Outreach Workers by being available to help address possible barriers to education. This success in this piece of the FNMI Program is that family enhancement work is being done; working with a family as a whole. This is key to relationship building within the community and building connections with families.

Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre – Sharon O’Brien – Executive Director – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Sharon O’Brien, the Executive Director of the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre in Charlottetown, describes the impact of the centre and its programs for off-reserve families in Charlottetown.

Sharon O’Brien, the Executive Director of the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre in Charlottetown, describes the impact of the centre and its programs for off-reserve families in Charlottetown.

Community Education Programs at Regina Treaty Status Indian Services (RTSIS)

Erica Beaudin has been the Executive Director of the Regina Treaty Status Indian Services since 2007 and she discusses the importance of the organization’s community education programs.

The Regina Treaty Status Indian Services (RTSIS) is an organization owned by the Touchwood Agency Tribal Council and the File Hills-Qu’Appelle Tribal Council. RTSIS is the only Indigenous owned services agency providing services for Urban First Nations and First Nations transitioning to and from reserve. RTSIS is committed to honouring the Treaty and inherent rights of Indigenous people in Treaty Four territory by offering a variety of programs and training opportunities which support each nation’s language, culture, and identity. Specifically, their community based education programs include: the Red Feather Youth Integration Program, which supports youth transitioning from the criminal justice system and reintegrating into society; the Treaty Four Education Centre offers adult education with individualized learning plans based on interests and abilities; and the Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program addresses emotional health and wellness through both front-line services as well as through workshops on suicide prevention, parenting skills, intergenerational addictions, etc. For more information about RTSIS and their programs please visit http://fhqtc.com/rtsis/.

Northern Manitoba Mining Association: Freda Lapine

The Northern Manitoba Mining Academy provides access to its world-class facilities for field-based undergraduate courses, as well as graduate students and researchers doing field work. Full sample preparation and comfortable on-site accommodations are provided for a minimal cost to students and scientists in all natural and environmental sciences. The program integrates life and essential skills […]

The Northern Manitoba Mining Academy provides access to its world-class facilities for field-based undergraduate courses, as well as graduate students and researchers doing field work. Full sample preparation and comfortable on-site accommodations are provided for a minimal cost to students and scientists in all natural and environmental sciences. The program integrates life and essential skills components into conventional wilderness safety training to develop the foundational skills that are critical to successful employment. Graduates are expected to secure entry-level employment in mining and environmental industries including assisting in early mining exploration activities. Other graduates will advance to formal prospector training. “Our organization has a vision of building community capacity through the wilderness safety and intensive prospector training programs,” said Chief Jim Tobacco, Mosakahiken Cree Nation, and president, First Nation Mining Economic Development Inc. “It will help to boost creativity to find the next big mine within our ancestral lands.” The province is partnering with First Nations Mining Economic Development Inc., University College of the North, Northern Manitoba Mining Academy and Workplace Education Manitoba to deliver wilderness safety training for up to 40 individuals from four participating communities: God’s Lake Narrows First Nation, Opaskwayak Cree Nation, Marcel Colomb Cree Nation and Mosakahiken Cree Nation.  http://www.miningacademy.ca/#welcome

Banuts’ukuih: Indigenous-led Experiential Learning at the University of Northern British Columbia

The Banuts’ukuih (meaning, canoe coming to shore in Lheidli) project is an example of the experiential learning opportunities led by Indigenous instructors in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia. Other experiential courses have involved creating a pit house, decolonization through land stewardship, and moose-hide tanning. These courses offer Indigenous and non-Indigenous post secondary […]

The Banuts’ukuih (meaning, canoe coming to shore in Lheidli) project is an example of the experiential learning opportunities led by Indigenous instructors in partnership with the University of Northern British Columbia. Other experiential courses have involved creating a pit house, decolonization through land stewardship, and moose-hide tanning. These courses offer Indigenous and non-Indigenous post secondary students the opportunity to learn about Indigenous cultures through participation in cultural activities – such as carving a cottonwood canoe. In addition, these courses allow for the transmission of oral traditions – such as the Lheidli T’enneh story of ‘Astas and the Salmon. https://www.unbc.ca/experiential-learning

Dominic Beaudry – Best Practices in Indigenous Education

Dominic Beaudry discusses the importance of strategic learning, land based learning as well as the importance of language when striving for excellence in Indigenous education.

Dominic Beaudry discusses the importance of strategic learning, land based learning as well as the importance of language when striving for excellence in Indigenous education.

The Role of an Elder in a Northern Alberta School

The Discovery Program: Linking Youth back to their Identity: The role of an Elder in a school as a mentor and guide for youth. To re-discover identity, language and linking youth back to their roots. Teaching youth how to create relationships, build respect, use healthy behaviors. Providing cultural teachings around Mental, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical […]

The Discovery Program: Linking Youth back to their Identity: The role of an Elder in a school as a mentor and guide for youth. To re-discover identity, language and linking youth back to their roots. Teaching youth how to create relationships, build respect, use healthy behaviors. Providing cultural teachings around Mental, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical well-being.

Chemical Addiction Worker Certificate Program

Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet sits down to talk about the one of a kind Chemical Addiction Worker Certificate Program offered at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

Dr. Verna Billy-Minnabarriet sits down to talk about the one of a kind Chemical Addiction Worker Certificate Program offered at the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology.

Native Studio Art

Dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience and in the empowerment of artistic people who are creative in different disciplines; art, drawing, carving, cooking, music, and more. Art is multicultural learning and encourages us to bring aspects of our cultures into the space and is the core to our being. Through the courses, Barbara provides guidance […]

Dedicated to providing an unforgettable experience and in the empowerment of artistic people who are creative in different disciplines; art, drawing, carving, cooking, music, and more. Art is multicultural learning and encourages us to bring aspects of our cultures into the space and is the core to our being. Through the courses, Barbara provides guidance in marketing of your art and improving your skills. Barbara coaches you in the ability to create your own successes. Barbara Derrick provides navigation for artists that want to become artistic entrepreneurs. It’s not just about the creation of Art, it is about you! Art is a product and showcasing it to the world so you can live your life fully, and live out your dreams. To come to understand how your brand can connect with a certain audience and how to tap into the market. To create, grow and connect with your audience means to become empowered by knowing your value and purpose, and seeing your vision unfold before you.

https://www.nativestudioart.net/