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Story Topic: Traditional Knowledge

Traditional Knowledge

Bibliothèque Maskwa: Bibliothèque abénakise de Wôlinak

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Léa Lefevre-Radelli

La bibliothèque Maskwa (“écorce de bouleau” en abénaki) est implantée dans la communauté abénakise de Wôlinak (en Mauricie). Elle a rouvert ses portes en 2017, sous la gestion du Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki. Comme la communauté ne possède pas d’écoles la bibliothèque offre un espace éducatif (sélection de livres, diffusion de documentaires, service […]

La bibliothèque Maskwa (“écorce de bouleau” en abénaki) est implantée dans la communauté abénakise de Wôlinak (en Mauricie). Elle a rouvert ses portes en 2017, sous la gestion du Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki. Comme la communauté ne possède pas d’écoles la bibliothèque offre un espace éducatif (sélection de livres, diffusion de documentaires, service d’aide aux devoirs…) ouvert aux personnes de tous âges. En complément avec le projet Niona, équipe-jeunesse d’intervention intergénérationnelle de Wôlinak qui s’intéresse à la culture abénakise, la bibliothèque développe un répertoire de ressources culturelles afin de permettre aux jeunes de la communauté d’en apprendre davantage sur leurs origines. Maskwa est également le lieu de développement des compétences professionnelles par l’entremise de stages offerts aux jeunes abénakis.

 

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Ospwakan Meskanaw- Walter White

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Frannie and Kisa Rogers

Program to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples and to educate non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples. To bring access to culture back to urban areas (cities) through ceremony and other initiatives. Community based program to reduce alcohol and drug use.

Program to dispel myths about Indigenous peoples and to educate non-Indigenous peoples about Indigenous peoples. To bring access to culture back to urban areas (cities) through ceremony and other initiatives. Community based program to reduce alcohol and drug use.

Wekatesk Head Start – Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre – Thirly Levi – Elder – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Thirly Levi, an Elder with the Wekatesk Head Start Program at the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre in Charlottetown, describes the ways she teaches language and culture to the children and the important impact it has on them.

Thirly Levi, an Elder with the Wekatesk Head Start Program at the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre in Charlottetown, describes the ways she teaches language and culture to the children and the important impact it has on them.

Turtle Island Childcare Centre – Susan Onalik – Parent – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Susan Onalik, a parent involved in Turtle Island Childcare Centre (now called First Light Childcare Centre), describes the impact the centre has had on her and her daughter.

Susan Onalik, a parent involved in Turtle Island Childcare Centre (now called First Light Childcare Centre), describes the impact the centre has had on her and her daughter.

Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre – Julie Pellissier-Lush – Program Coordinator – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Julie Pellissier-Lush, Program Coordinator at the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre, describes the many programs the centre offers and the important ways that they create a sense of community and connection for the off-reserve community in Charlottetown.

Julie Pellissier-Lush, Program Coordinator at the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre, describes the many programs the centre offers and the important ways that they create a sense of community and connection for the off-reserve community in Charlottetown.

Aboriginal Health Initiative – Memorial University – Carolyn Sturge Sparkes – Coordinator – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Carolyn Sturge Sparkes, the Coordinator of the Aboriginal Health Initiative at Memorial University, discusses the ways that Indigenous students are recruited and supported in medical school.

Carolyn Sturge Sparkes, the Coordinator of the Aboriginal Health Initiative at Memorial University, discusses the ways that Indigenous students are recruited and supported in medical school.

Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative Course – Memorial University Grenfell Campus – Bethany Bernier – Student – Corner Brook – Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Bethany Bernier describes her experiences taking the Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative course taught by Kelly Anne Butler at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

Bethany Bernier describes her experiences taking the Contemporary Indigenous Ideas: Personal Narrative course taught by Kelly Anne Butler at Grenfell Campus, Memorial University.

Esk’etemc Youth Capacity Building

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Sara-Lynn Harding

Supporting economic development goals through capacity building.

Supporting economic development goals through capacity building.

Aboriginal Visual Arts Program – New Brunswick College of Craft and Design – Judie Acquin-Miksovsky – Instructor – Fredericton, New Brunswick

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Judie Acquin-Miksovsky is an Instructor with the Aboriginal Visual Arts Program at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton. She describes the program and the importance of traditional harvesting when it comes to doing Indigenous art and craft.

Judie Acquin-Miksovsky is an Instructor with the Aboriginal Visual Arts Program at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design in Fredericton. She describes the program and the importance of traditional harvesting when it comes to doing Indigenous art and craft.