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Lisez-le ici ! Rapport du Rapporteur spécial sur les droits des peuples autochtones, James Anaya
L’éducation des Premières Nations, les soins de santé et la protection de l'enfance sont discutés sous la rubrique « conditions économiques et sociales » (paragraphes 15-31) et dans la recommandation 84.
Comment pouvez-vous faire une différence? Inspirez-vous de ce magnifique montage qui illustre le cheminement sur plusieurs années entrepris par l'enseignante Danielle Fontaine et ses élèves en soutien au Rêve de Shannen!
The P.H. Bryce Award Committee would like to congratulate Bethany R. and the Shannen’s Dream Club at Pierre Elliot Trudeau School on receiving the 2014 P.H. Bryce Award for children and youth.
There were many strong applicants from across the country and the Award Committee felt every nominee was deserving of an award and recognition. Honourable mentions include Julia and Emma M. of Books With No Bounds, Natasha G. and Britanny H., and Noah A. Click here to learn more.
Photo: Andrew Bryce, great grandson of Dr. PH Bryce, presents the awards at Have a Heart Day 2014
In this feature-length documentary, Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Shannen's Dream, a national campaign to provide equitable access to education for First Nations children, in safe and suitable schools. She brings together the voices of those who have successfully taken the Dream all the way to the United Nations in Geneva.
On Feb 25, Alanis Obomsawin joined Cindy Blackstock (University of Alberta and First Nations Child and Family Caring Society) and Charlene Bearhead (Project of Heart and Education Day Coordinator for TRC National Event) for a panel discussion and Q&A on culturally based equity in education for First Nations children. Gail Gallagher (Master's student in the Faculty of Native Studies, University of Alberta) emceed the event, which drew over 100 people. The event was presented by FNCARES, with sponsorship from the NFB, the Faculty of Extension and KIAS (University of Alberta).
Students from Ben Calf Robe Elementary/Junior High hosted 300 students for a screening and discussion of Alanis Obomsawin's film about the Shannen's Dream campaign for equitable education for First Nations children. Ben Calf Robe students also presented their fantastic Jingle Dress, and they screened a film about their Jingle Dress project for guests.
Students from the Leading Spirits Aboriginal Youth Council at Jasper Place High School hosted 150 students at two different screenings of Alanis Obomsawin's Hi-Ho Mistahey!
This afternoon event, taking place on February 13th, will feature cupcakes, valentine making, traditional children’s dance, Elder teachings and a whole lot of fun!
Thank you to the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre, St. Andrew's United Church, and friends at Nipissing University for organizing this event.
The agenda includes traditional singers and drummers, and an 8 year old singing O Canada! in Cree. Thank you to the child welfare class for your tremendous efforts in organizing this event!
