In a safe, supportive environment and being culturally connected will provide Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal youth a sense of community. It will encourage them to discover their own strengths, develop a sense of competence and self efficacy, connectedness, compassion, respect, belonging and responsibility by understanding more about their own and other’s cultural traditions and beliefs. By providing events that include: healing sweat lodge and pipe ceremonies and dance, native beading, drum and regalia making, traditional garment making and more, Aboriginal Programming will encourage youth to have a better understanding of thier cultural roots and allow them to share and experience these with their peers, allowing them to have a sense of pride and enhanced cultural identity.
Click here to learn more about dates and times for Aboriginal Programming.
To learn how you can join the Aboriginal Youth Committee click here.
To learn more about what's been happening with Aboriginal Programming, click on the link below to read the newsletter: Aboriginal Connection Newsletter, Issue 4.
For more information about Aboriginal Programming, please call:
Coordinator of Aboriginal Programs
Janice Randhile
Work: (780) 822-2551 Cell: (780) 995-4689
Fax: (708) 426-6216
Email: janice.randhile@bgcbigs.ca