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NYA:WEH – Part 2

The Nya:weh program is “a ‘stay in school’ initiative, to assist and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary and secondary education. NYA:WEH is responsible for empowering Indigenous students toward success, through personal, social, and culturally based educational support” (niwasa.ca). Nya:weh is offered under Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg at 3 elementary schools and 5 […]

The Nya:weh program is “a ‘stay in school’ initiative, to assist and support First Nation, Métis, and Inuit students in elementary and secondary education. NYA:WEH is responsible for empowering Indigenous students toward success, through personal, social, and culturally based educational support” (niwasa.ca). Nya:weh is offered under Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg at 3 elementary schools and 5 high schools in Hamilton, Ontario just outside Six Nations of the Grand River and New Credit. http://niwasa.ca/programs/nyaweh-native-youth-advancement-with-education-hamilton/

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

Kwanlin Coyotes

The Kwanlin Coyotes community ski program

The name of the program is Kwanlin Coyotes, based in the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, and it is a community , volunteer based ski program. The focus is not on competition though, the goal is to get youth and young adults out on the land where they came from and lead a healthy life-style.

K’alemi Dene School, The Community School of N’dilo

KDS Vision Statement: “BUILDING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE TODAY BY TEACHING AND LEARNING THE DENE WAY.” “KDS is committed to providing quality education for our students by concentrating on four components of learning: Language & Culture ~ Academics & Technology ~ Physical & Active Living ~ Dene Laws & Virtues Education” Through the development of skills […]

KDS Vision Statement: “BUILDING OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE TODAY BY TEACHING AND LEARNING THE DENE WAY.” “KDS is committed to providing quality education for our students by concentrating on four components of learning: Language & Culture ~ Academics & Technology ~ Physical & Active Living ~ Dene Laws & Virtues Education” Through the development of skills in these areas, students will grow and develop into respectful, healthy, diligent, and strong Dene who will give back to their families, community and the North.

Jake Paleczny

Jake Paleczny speaks about the outreach programs offered by the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.

Jake Paleczny is the Executive Director of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.

B. Dene Adventures

Traditional Dene cultural camp near the community of Dettah, NT.

B. Dene Adventures offers traditional Dene culture programs for groups of all ages. B. Dene Adventures will educate students, social groups, industry and visitors in the NWT about the Yellowknives Dene First Nation traditional Dene way of life. We will do so by using our strong community relationships, our knowledge of the land and by creating a relaxing and comfortable environment for learning and sharing.

BYTE – Empowering Youth

Hana Val is a Community Outreach Coordinator for BYTE – Empowering Youth. In this interview, she speaks about BYTE’s program, “This Is Our Land”.

Hana Val is a Community Outreach Coordinator for BYTE – Empowering Youth. In this interview, she speaks about BYTE’s program, “This Is Our Land”.

Benjamin Monkman

Ben Monkman is a youth support outreach worker for Ta’an Kwach’an Council in Whitehorse, Yukon.

Ben Monkman is a youth support outreach worker for Ta’an Kwach’an Council in Whitehorse, Yukon.

A Land-Based Approach to Understanding Culture, Identity, and Traditional Medicines

Harold Lavallee discusses the importance of learning about culture in order to heal and understand identity.

Harold Lavallee is a Knowledge Keeper from Piapot First Nation. After surviving five years of residential schools he turned to drugs and alcohol. At 24 years old, he began to learn about his identity and after years of learning cultural traditions and environmentalism from Elders, he continues to pass on this knowledge to people at conferences, gatherings, and events across Canada and the United States. Using a land-based approach, he teaches and shares knowledge about traditional medicine, traditional gatherings, and traditional healing. He is passionate about culture, cultural validation, and the environment.

CHEKOA NĮ HTŁ’ÈKǪ ̨̀ DEÈ: Dechinta Kids U

Dechinta’s model of program delivery is innovative and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. We offer a setting where families can learn together through our Chekoa Nı̨ htł’èkǫ ̨̀ Deè (KidsU) program where children are invited to attend semesters with their parent(s) and learn on the land. This has become one of the most […]

Dechinta’s model of program delivery is innovative and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. We offer a setting where families can learn together through our Chekoa Nı̨ htł’èkǫ ̨̀ Deè (KidsU) program where children are invited to attend semesters with their parent(s) and learn on the land. This has become one of the most vital components of our Dechinta model as many students, particularly single mothers, opt to bring their children with them, thus providing a platform for strengthening family bonds.