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Andrew Aguounie – Taking Care

Language and traditional knowledge promoted and provided through community programming.

Language and traditional knowledge promoted and provided through community programming.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre

Discussion with the Early Childhood Services Director on the Aboriginal Head Start Program.

Discussion with the Early Childhood Services Director on the Aboriginal Head Start Program.

Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School – Grades 1 and 2 Teacher

A holistic approach to Indigenous education at the K to 7 grades. Nusdeh Yoh Elementary incorporates local Indigenous knowledge to help students establish their identity as Indigenous peoples.

A holistic approach to Indigenous education at the K to 7 grades. Nusdeh Yoh Elementary incorporates local Indigenous knowledge to help students establish their identity as Indigenous peoples.

Prince George Native Friendship Centre – Director of Youth and Community Services

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

A discussion of Early Childhood Education services offered at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre that has a focus on intergenerational teachings

Interview with Vivian Edgi-Manuel – Economic Dev. Officer

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althbough this program is open to all, it seems to attract mostly women.

The use of crafts in educating indigenous people in Fort Good Hope. Crafts include sewing, beading, and creation of traditional clothing. The involvement of the elders is part of the process. Althbough this program is open to all, it seems to attract mostly women.

First Nations School of Toronto

The First Nations School of Toronto focuses on decolonizing and indigenizing education at the Toronto District School Board. Educators, administrators and support staff work specifically with K-12 students and their families.

The First Nations School of Toronto focuses on decolonizing and indigenizing education at the Toronto District School Board. Educators, administrators and support staff work specifically with K-12 students and their families.

Quinn Meawasige – Indigenous Knowledge and the Academy

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Quinn Meawasige speaks about the importance of the Anishinaabemowin language and cross-cultural learning at Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG). One of the main goals of SKG is for learners to acquire the necessary educational tools in modern society without compromising the values of Anishinaabe culture and traditions. For more information, visit these websites: https://shingwauku.ca/ and https://www.algomau.ca/students/anishinaabe-students/anishinaabe-kinoomage-gamig-partnership/.

Indigenous Mentors – On the Land Programs

Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal changes in hunting and harvestings practices. Story Sharing, Oral teachings and Spiritual Practices are important aspects in Indigenous values, systems, beliefs.

Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal changes in hunting and harvestings practices. Story Sharing, Oral teachings and Spiritual Practices are important aspects in Indigenous values, systems, beliefs.

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society teaches the way it used to be; and allows for learning in our own ways. In a family style, home-like setting, the language and culture is woven throughout the programming to revitalize use in the community and inspire pride and understanding of who we are as Splatsin people. Comprehensive […]

Splatsin Tsm7aksaltn (Splatsin Teaching Centre) Society teaches the way it used to be; and allows for learning in our own ways. In a family style, home-like setting, the language and culture is woven throughout the programming to revitalize use in the community and inspire pride and understanding of who we are as Splatsin people. Comprehensive programming in the centre provides ECE, arts programming, language and cultural teachings in a way that shares knowledge and documents and preserves the knowledge for the future.

Steven Baranyai – All our Relations-Madwejiwan

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used […]

Steven Baranyai of Serpent River First Nation, Ontario, discusses how his initiative, Madwejiwan, uses Indigenous music, instruments, and regalia as traditional and cultural knowledge teaching tools for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth. The program has worked with schools all across the province. Not only does the program support traditional and cultural knowledge, it also is used as a platform to promote Indigenous identity, cultural teachings, and mental and emotional wellness. For more information, visit: http://madwejiwan.blogspot.com/.