First Nations Metis and Inuit Education

First Nations Metis and Inuit Education Department:

SPECIAL EVENT:

Dr. Martin Brokenleg is coming to our district March 15th Our Department will host a reception at MHHS for FNMI advisory committee in the Legacy Room 600 at MHHS @ 5:30 pm. The reception is by invitation only!

This will be followed by a talk by Dr. Brokenleg which will be open to the public it will take place in the Karen Cunningham Theater at 6:45 pm

March 16th for workshop open to to the general public. Registration $95 to register go to Alexandra Middle School Website

stay tuned for updates!

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FNMI Education is Now planning for:

Spring Programing and History in the Hills

Contact: Deborah Lloyd, FNMI Education Teacher/Coordinator 403-504-5665 or MHHS 403-527-3371 ext 7601 Jen Karpiuk FNMI Teacher CHHS 403-527-6641 ext 8653

Legacy Room Interpretive Programs

2 Locations MHHS Room 600 and CHHS Room 653

	FNMI Education has 2 fully equipped interpretive centres to meet the needs of students and teachers in the district.
	Teachers can select topics and crafts based on curriculum needs and level of ability.
Schools from K-12 can book into the legacy rooms toaugment their lessons and units of study.
	Craft ideas are layed out in the Legacy room handbooks sent out to all schools

Walking with Kokum

September and October until weather becomes uncomfortably cold!

This production provides students with the opportunity to experience a walk with an elder to interpret nature from an Aboriginal Perspective. Lessons include:

Greeting the sun ceremony
interpretations of traditional medicine bag items
introduction to symbols
introduction to Aboriginal world view
storytelling and role playing
a medicine walk
traditional and other fun games

Medicine Wheel Teachings

The Medicine Wheel Francis Whiskeyjack Model

Medicine Wheel teachings are based on the teachings of Cree Elder Francis Whiskeyjack of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. FNMIE Medicine Wheel training is offered to parents, students and staff at various times throughout the year. The philosphies of circular thought are depicted by the medicine wheel structure and are utilized in problem solving and counselling methods.

Tutoring Programs

Culturally Enhanced Tutoring Program

Culturally Enhanced Tutoring is offered for Aboriginal students from grades 3-7
	Wednesdays from 3:30 -5 pm
Our goal is to achieve cultural competence while increasing academic success!

Powwow Club: Dance Drum and Sing

	Managed by FNMI staff and parent volunteers
Students learn cultural traditions and become accomplished dancers,
	Students lern the significance of their tradtional outfits and how to construct them.
Students aspire to become competition powwow performers!
	In conjuction with the tutoring program times to be announced at CET Practices will be run in accordance with performances booked.

History in the Hills: An Annual Event Celebrating Culture and History inTraditional Blackfoot Territory

A camp circle around an archeological site. This event provides schools with a rich educational experience for any grade level!

2003-2011 set in the beautiful Cypress Hills at the Stampede Dig Site

First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education of Medicine Hat School District 76 provides this opportunity for students to learn about the history of the peoples of this region.

A Cultural Extravaganza! A major production of: Aboriginal History and Culture!

History in the Hills is a rich academic opportunity for students to experience!
	Participants celebrate Aboriginal culture from an historic perspective in a beautiful picuresque setting. The goal of History in the Hills is to take visitors back in time to ancient times in Indian country.
It showcases First Nations cultures (Blackfoot, Nakoda/Assiniboine, and Cree) and Metis culture. Experience the Northwest Mounted Police and discover their role circa 1870. At the archeological dig site archeologists take visitors back over thousands of years with proof of Aboriginal inhabitation and provide evidence of the changes that occurred within that environment.
	Visitors learn about environmental awareness and respect, and are educated on the flora and fauna of the area. They also have a chance to sample Native fry bread (bannock),
	observe preparation of traditional foods and watch hide tanning demonstrations.
Visitors will have an opportunity to take part in a traditional round dance, see how to raise a teepee and play some traditional games.

OPEN MINDS EDUCATION CONCEPTS (OMEC)

HISTORY IN THE HILLS AND WALKING WITH KOKUM AS A OPEN MINDS SITES


		Students were steeped in Native culture with storytelling, setting and first rate presenter in many aspects of tradtional cutlure for 5 full days of instruction!
			In fair weather or fowl the learning continued!