Posted on October 2, 2019 by Gabriel Maracle
This video is of a round table involving Indigenous Elders and educators held at Trent University on November 23, 2018. The topic of the round table was integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the academy. The panellists recognized substantial positive changes have been made at Trent such as the new mandatory half credit in Indigenous Studies for […]
This video is of a round table involving Indigenous Elders and educators held at Trent University on November 23, 2018. The topic of the round table was integrating Indigenous Knowledge into the academy. The panellists recognized substantial positive changes have been made at Trent such as the new mandatory half credit in Indigenous Studies for all students and the continued incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge in the Indigenous Studies PhD program. There was also recognition that more work needs to be done. Issues raised included incorporating more IK into the university as a whole which includes more land based learning, using Indigenous names for places and buildings, and more financial support for bringing in Indigenous elders to teach at the university. The members of the round table were:• Doug Williams (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg), Elder, Director of Studies Indigenous Studies PhD program, Trent University
- Doug Williams (Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg), Elder, Director of Studies Indigenous Studies PhD program, Trent University
- Barbra Wall (Potawatomi), Faculty department of Indigenous Studies, Trent University
- Dawn Lavell-Harvard, (Odawa), Director of First Peoples House of Learning, Trent University
- Coty Zachariah, (Haudenosaunee), Moderator of round table, Trent University
Student Special thanks to Aye Min Latt, Videographer.
Posted on July 23, 2019 by Lisa Jodoin
Catharyn Andersen, Memorial University’s Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs, discusses her work at the university and the various ways that universities can better support Indigenous students and enhance their learning experience and success.
Catharyn Andersen, Memorial University’s Special Advisor to the President on Aboriginal Affairs, discusses her work at the university and the various ways that universities can better support Indigenous students and enhance their learning experience and success.
Posted on July 16, 2019 by Coty Zachariah
First Nations owned and operated post-secondary education institution.
First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) is a First Nation owned and governed educational institute specializing in applying Indigenous knowledge to both formal and informal learning experiences. Many of our programs and services are delivered at locations across Ontario. For more than 30 years, FNTI has played an essential role in making post-secondary education relevant for Indigenous students and communities. We work closely with our partners to build unique, cutting-edge Indigenous learning experiences and environments.
Posted on July 4, 2019 by Catherine Charest
« Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral.
À la suite d’une vague de suicide dans la communauté de Uashat Mak Maliotenam, ce projet a été mis sur pied afin de viser la prévention au suicide ainsi que le décrochage scolaire auprès des jeunes. « Pimishka ! » est un programme d’intervention par la nature et l’aventure qui a permis d’amener des jeunes de la communauté faire une expédition de canot-portage dans le territoire ancestral. Une préparation a été nécessaire à partir du mois de mai jusqu’à août. Le projet a entre autre permis une réapropriation culturelle des savoirs traditionnels et de la langue.
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Posted on by John Vallely
To teach culture, history and music. To have access to what could be considered a privilege offered at the library, pow-wow grounds, school settings and at the band office, throughout the year. All community members can access the programs, in and around the City of Greater Sudbury. Mary also offers translation services as well. Mary […]
To teach culture, history and music. To have access to what could be considered a privilege offered at the library, pow-wow grounds, school settings and at the band office, throughout the year. All community members can access the programs, in and around the City of Greater Sudbury. Mary also offers translation services as well. Mary has a four year project offering story knowledge of Creation in partnership with Sudbury Symphony Proponent for Native content in libraries. Where there is a designated section.
Posted on June 25, 2019 by claraakulukjuk
The Environmental Technology Program through Nunavut Arctic College emphasizes how systems work in the environment through different methods on the land and in the classroom.
The Program hopes to teach Inuit about their land, how ecosystems work and how governments work together to manage it. It is a post-secondary program that includes on-the-land training. For more information, you can visit the Nunavut Arctic College website.
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The Inuit Studies Program at Nunavut Arctic College is a two-year diploma program. It aims to share traditional and contemporary Inuit practices through a number of methods throughout the program.
The Inuit Studies Program through Nunavut Arctic College is a two-year diploma program. The program started as an Elder interview project about Inuit beliefs, practices, families, and myths. Over the last 20 years, it has transformed into a post-secondary program. Students learn about Inuit stories, sewing, terminology, as well as professional interpretation/translation for a field, such as the legal and medical fields. For more information, you can visit the College website.
Posted on June 24, 2019 by John Vallely
The program will provide an understanding of Male responsibilities, goal setting, what to do with the life you are given and cultural understanding. Giving teachings about reality and beliefs (Anishnawbek). Sweat lodges and their healing through vulnerability towards self healing (sharing circles) focuses on energy which clears the way to self healing. Healing in the […]
The program will provide an understanding of Male responsibilities, goal setting, what to do with the life you are given and cultural understanding. Giving teachings about reality and beliefs (Anishnawbek). Sweat lodges and their healing through vulnerability towards self healing (sharing circles) focuses on energy which clears the way to self healing. Healing in the sense of reclaiming our own power and taking power back from the crown. Distancing ourselves from victim dependent thinking.
Posted on June 11, 2019 by mariajoseathiemartinez
Siyamtelot is Okanagan and registered Stó:lō by marriage. Swelimeltexw is Stó:lō from Stsálles are Elders from Okanagan. They share their educational experience along with stories and teachings.
Siyamtelot is Okanagan and registered Stó:lō by marriage. Swelimeltexw is Stó:lō from Stsálles are Elders from Okanagan. They share their educational experience along with stories and teachings.
