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Story Topic: Post-Secondary

Post-secondary Education

Dechinta

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Miriame Giroux

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

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Ashley Nadjiwon

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.

Cultivating Contemporary Art and Artists With Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Yvonne Benjoe

Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc. supports Indigenous Art and Artists in Regina and the surrounding area.

Based in Regina, Saskatchewan, the Executive Director of Sâkêwêwak Artists’ Collective Inc., Adam Martin, works to ensure Indigenous artists have space to cultivate and share their art. As a multi-disciplinary arts organization Sâkêwêwak is dedicated to the promotion, exhibition, and development of Indigenous art and artists. This is accomplished through artist residencies, workshops, performances, exhibitions, and an annual Story Tellers Festival. Strategic partnerships have been critical to how the organization has developed and changed over time. Martin enjoys pushing artists out of their comfort zones and encourages them to submit proposals or projects that effect change and work within communities to change and grow.

The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Yvonne Benjoe

“Increasing the number of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students graduating from science and engineering programs in Canada.”

The Verna J. Kirkness Science and Engineering Education Program prepares Indigenous students to graduate within the sciences. In 2018, the program was held at First Nations University of Canada in Regina, SK. Scholarships are awarded to Indigenous Grade 11 students who are invited to spend one week at universities from across western Canada. Students participate in hands-on laboratory research with scientists and engineers to learn about the area of study, to learn about possible role models, and to learn about the support systems available on campus.

Click here to view the 2019 Program Booklet.

 

Quinn Meawasige – Indigenous Knowledge and the Academy

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Stepfanie johnston

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Indigenous Mentors – On the Land Programs

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Melinda Laboucan

Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal changes in hunting and harvestings practices. Story Sharing, Oral teachings and Spiritual Practices are important aspects in Indigenous values, systems, beliefs.

Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal changes in hunting and harvestings practices. Story Sharing, Oral teachings and Spiritual Practices are important aspects in Indigenous values, systems, beliefs.

Steven Baranyai – All our Relations-Madwejiwan

Posted on by Ruby Thompson

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used […]

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used as a platform to promote Indigenous identity, cultural teachings, and mental and emotional wellness. For more information, visit: http://madwejiwan.blogspot.com/.

Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World- TRU

Posted on by ambershilling

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenous communities. TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World is one example of how TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to […]

Thompson Rivers University (TRU) is a postsecondary institution in Kamloops, B.C. that offers research opportunities, programs and certificates designed specifically to support and engage Indigenous communities. TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Coyote Brings Food From the Upper World is one example of how TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.

Sitting beside Airini is Sereana Naepi from Knowledge Makers, an Indigenous student research network at TRU. 

Knowledge Makers – TRU

Posted on by ambershilling

TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Knowledge Makers is one way TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.

TRU offers a variety of programs develop and delivered with Indigenous people. Knowledge Makers is one way TRU demonstrates ongoing commitment to Indigenous education through meaningful and responsive programming development and delivery.