Learning Opportunities
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GYPSD First Nations, M?tis and Inuit Teacher Camp
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Series Sessions
| Date | Time |
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| May 06, 2015 | 5:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| May 07, 2015 | 5:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
| May 08, 2015 | 5:00 pm to 5:00 pm |
Location
Jasper (The Palisades Centre, Jasper National Park)
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Grade Levels
AllJoin us and other participants in the Rocky Mountains to create a community focused on engaging teachers, and Elders in support of First Nations, Métis and Inuit student success within your schools.
Wednesday, May 6th
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Time |
Activity |
Location |
Staff |
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3:00 p.m. |
FNMI Team arrives at Palisades |
Jasper |
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5:30 p.m. |
Arrival at Palisades Gear to rooms |
Picnic Tables |
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6:00 p.m. |
Welcome and intro of Elder Elder – Opening prayer and smudge Jasper Elementary Students play songs |
Picnic tables |
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6:30 p.m. |
Dinner and house Rules |
Bunkhouse |
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7:30 p.m. |
Palisades FNMI History Camp |
Barn |
Palisades John Webster |
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8:30 p.m. |
Sharing circle-campfire talks |
Fire pit |
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Thursday May 7th
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Time |
Activity |
Location |
Staff |
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7:45 a.m. |
Prayer and Smudge |
Picnic tables |
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8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Bunkhouse |
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8:30 a.m. |
The Importance of Cree Language Sandra Davenport and Renee Fehr |
Barn |
Sandra Davenport and Renee Fehr |
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10:45 a.m. |
Nutritional break |
Bunkhouse |
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11:00 a.m. |
250 Conversations with Dr. Sean Lessard A reflective look back at experiences in developing responsive education models alongside aboriginal youth and their families within urban and community contexts. This work is informed by research studies on early school leaving and pragmatic work spanning the western provinces. |
Barn |
Sean Lessard |
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12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
Bunkhouse |
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1:30 p.m. |
Empowering Educators with Resources and Tools to Support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Professional Learning Solange Lalonde |
Barn |
Solange Lalonde |
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3:00 p.m. |
Nutritional Break |
Bunkhouse |
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3:15 p.m. |
FNMI Resources Presentation Kerry Aiken |
Barn |
Kerry Aike |
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5:00 p.m. |
A Craft with Dorothy |
Grounds |
Palisades |
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6:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
Bunkhouse |
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7:00 p.m. |
Making Connections - Networking |
Barn |
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7:45 p.m. |
Palisade Activity |
Barn |
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8:45 p.m. |
Bannock and S’mores Fire Pit |
Firepit |
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Friday, May 8th
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Time |
Activity |
Location |
Staff |
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7:45 a.m. |
Elder : Prayer and Smudge |
Picnic tables |
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8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Bunkhouse |
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8:30 a.m. |
The Red Worn Runners with Dr. Sean Lessard A narrative inquiry into the experiences of aboriginal youth and their families in and outside of school places. This talk explores curricular possibilities within the familial worlds of aboriginal youth and their families based on a 3 year study alongside junior high students. |
Barn |
Sean Lessard |
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10:00 a.m. |
Break and Checkout |
Bunkhouse |
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10:20 a.m. |
Activity with Palisades Staff |
Barn |
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11:20 a.m. |
Closing Ceremony & wrap-up with Group photo |
Grounds |
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12:00 p.m. |
Lunch & Departure |
Bunkhouse |
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Target Audience
All Teachers and First Nations, Métis and Inuit Liaison Coordinators and workers.