Posted on March 20, 2018 by Jeremiah Sharpe
With a variety of programs support for the Inuit community comes from the Manitoba Inuit Association.
Manitoba Inuit Association strives to assist the Inuit community across the province, offering a variety of services.
From its website:
- ”To build a vibrant Manitoba Inuit community by connecting Inuit through activities and initiatives that sustain and build Inuit culture, values and language
- Improve education, employment and training outcomes for Inuit in Manitoba
- Develop research partnerships that help improve the health status for Inuit in Manitoba
- Improve housing and food security for Inuit in Manitoba
- Foster organizational capacity and innovation”
Posted on by Jeremiah Sharpe
Dawn Wood describes Indigenous Inclusion Directorate – Community School Program funding and their objectives in the province of Manitoba.
” The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate provides leadership and co-ordination for departmental initiatives in Aboriginal education and training. The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate operates from within Manitoba Education and Training. The primary role of the Indigenous Inclusion Directorate is in research, policy development and strategic initiatives. This is accomplished in the spirit of cooperation and consultation with many groups and individuals, such as school administrators, educators, students, parents, Aboriginal and community organizations and other government departments. The Indigenous Inclusion Directorate works in partnership with First Nations communities and organization in Manitoba. The Directorate’s work is supported by the guidance of two advisory councils from the Aboriginal community.” -from the website
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/iid/
Posted on by Anika Guthrie
Neechee Studio is an arts program for Indigenous youth (ages 13-30).
Anika Guthrie speaks to Lucille Atlookan & Matilda, program coordinators with Neechee Studios. Neechee Studio is an arts program for Indigenous youth (ages 13-30). They provide youth-directed workshops led by Indigenous artists and mentorship opportunities for youth.
Posted on by Jeremiah Sharpe
ENGAP works to encourage pre-university students to enagage in the sciences. Their metrics of success are not quantified just on graduation rates.
The Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) offers assistance for Indigenous persons engaged in university studies in Engineering. ENGAP offers an array of academic, social, and personal to meet the needs of its students. ENGAP has also expanded its mandate to include publication of a series of books focused on various forms of Indigenous technologies, intended to increase its outreach.
Posted on by Kelsey Pagacz
Cultural program for Thunder Bay students and youth focusing on nurturing all aspects of being.
Nurturing mind, body, spirit and emotion through mentorship, role modeling, and cultural teachings for Thunder Bay students and youth. Programs include: In-school student support, after-school programs, lunch and snack programs. See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Biwaaseaa/
