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Urban Circle an Elder’s Perspective

Elder Audrey Bone’s perspective on healing, education, and reconciliation.

Elder Audrey Bone discusses Urban Circle Training and its holistic methodology. She emphasizes the role of ceremony and the need for purpose, recognizing that the healing of reconciliation is needed for Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples alike.

Urban Circle Intergenerational Holistic Education

Urban Circle uses multigenerational holistic education in efforts of reconciliation and healing.

Urban Circle is a community organization operating in the North End neighborhood of Winnipeg. Urban Circle takes a holistic attitude towards education, working with its stakeholders to achieve its goals, and prioritizes engagement with its elders.

Ka Ni Kanichihk – Culture and Social Justice

Ka Ni Kanichick strives to embed social justice in educational processes.

Ka Ni Kanichick – “Those Who Lead” – offers a variety of programs and services that focus on health and wellness and provide support and services to Indigenous youth, students, young parents, and families.  Their programs are steeped in the belief that culture and cultural safety must be embedded within any educational process. Their programs offer community based delivery processes that facilitate a broad range of assistance, many of which fill roles unmet by mainstream educational programs.  For more information, see their website at: http://www.kanikanichihk.ca/.

Natural Wellness and Traditional Shamanism

Audra Maloney is Natural Wellness Coach and Puoin who advocates for the importance of an Individuals wholistic wellness education.

Audra speaks fluidly about how her role as a Natural Wellness coach and Puoin guides individuals through an Indigenous educational experience that is focused on the healing principles of the medicine wheels four directions. She uses different teachings in her discussion to illustrate some of the interconnections and relationships that help individuals travel on the red road.

Elder Rep at High Level Native Friendship Centre

Provide protocol and teachings at the High Level Native Friendship Centre Elder Ralph hopes to pass on knowledge of Indigenous ways of life in order to preserve heritage and language.

Provide protocol and teachings at the High Level Native Friendship Centre
Elder Ralph hopes to pass on knowledge of Indigenous ways of life in order to preserve heritage and language.

Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg – Part 1

The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging. The 13 Moons and the 4 seasons are the foundation for Indigenous Pedagogy that is embedded in all program areas” (niwasa.ca). Niwasa provides programming […]

The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging. The 13 Moons and the 4 seasons are the foundation for Indigenous Pedagogy that is embedded in all program areas” (niwasa.ca). Niwasa provides programming in Hamilton Ontario. Niwasa is geared towards preschool aged children 2 – 6 years of age and highschool students, with highschool programming under the Nya:weh program. Families of students are included in the sharing of traditional teachings so that they can learn and reclaim traditional knowledge alongside their children. http://niwasa.ca

Tłı̨chǫ Community Service Agency

The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency delivers child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì. For all general enquiries please contact the regional headquarters of the Agency in Behchokǫ̀.

The Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency delivers child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì. For all general enquiries please contact the regional headquarters of the Agency in Behchokǫ̀.

Innu Aitun – Volet primaire (Uashat mak Mani-Utenam)

Depuis plusieurs années, les parents demandent l’intégration de l’innu-aitun (culture) dans le programme scolaire de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. De plus, il est important de mentionner que plusieurs activités culturelles ont été développées et offertes aux élèves innus antérieurement de façon ponctuelle. Le secteur de l’éducation du Conseil de bande de Ushat mak Mani-Utenam a répondu […]

Depuis plusieurs années, les parents demandent l’intégration de l’innu-aitun (culture) dans le programme scolaire de Uashat mak Mani-Utenam. De plus, il est important de mentionner que plusieurs activités culturelles ont été développées et offertes aux élèves innus antérieurement de façon ponctuelle. Le secteur de l’éducation du Conseil de bande de Ushat mak Mani-Utenam a répondu aux besoins exprimés et a initié le Projet Innu-Aitun (PIA). Le PIA donne à tous les élèves des écoles primaires d’ITUM un accès direct à leur culture. L’objectif principal du PIA consiste au développement d’un programme qui sera inscrit au curriculum des écoles innues. Ce développement d’un programme académique s‘échelonne sur plusieurs années.

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After School Tutoring

Program aimed at improving academic performance among students from grades 8-12 through the provision of resources, computer lab and tutoring.

Name: After School Tutoring Goal: To help and guide Aboriginal high school students bridge transition from elementary to high school. Where it is offered: F.H. Collins Residency Dorms When: Monday to Thursday 4pm to 7pm For whom: Any student from grades 8-12 Website: www.skookumjim.com

Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg – Part 2

The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging. The 13 Moons and the 4 seasons are the foundation for Indigenous Pedagogy that is embedded in all program areas.” (niwasa.ca). Niwasa provides programming […]

The overall goal of Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg as stated on their website is, “to provide high quality, wholistic programs and supports that foster Indigenous identity formation and a sense of belonging. The 13 Moons and the 4 seasons are the foundation for Indigenous Pedagogy that is embedded in all program areas.” (niwasa.ca). Niwasa provides programming in schools on Six Nations of the Grand River reserve and in Hamilton Ontario. Niwasa is geared towards preschool to highschool aged students, with elementary & highschool programming under the Nya:weh program. Families of students are included in the sharing of traditional teachings so that they can learn alongside their children. http://niwasa.ca