Posted: April 22, 2017
Students at Tide Head School enjoyed the Two Nations Teaching presentation about the historical friendship between the Mi'kmaq and Acadian peoples of New Brunswick.
First Nations Education
Celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21st!!!
Posted: March 21, 2017
Hello Everyone, we are honoured to share the Legacy of Hope Foundation's "100 Years of Loss" exhibit which will be hosted at the following schools during these dates:
Max Aitken Academy from April 3 to 14,
Eleanor W. Graham from April 17 to 28,
Sugar Loaf Senior High School from May 1 to 12,
Dalhousie Regional High School from May 15 to 26.
For more information about the exhibit please visit: http://100yearsofloss.ca/en
Please contact Matthew Sweezey to book a time for your class (grades 5-12) to visit the exhibit.
The Legacy of Hope has provided a scavenger hunt to help students engage with the exhibit which is available in both French and English. We can also provide additional engagement activities upon request.
Wela'lin,
The First Nation Education Team
Posted: February 9, 2017
Please visit http://www.our-story.ca/ for contest guidelines. Best wishes!
Posted: December 13, 2016
First Nation Cultural Activities at Terry Fox Elementary:
A student in Janet Ramsey's Grade 5 French Immersion class is from Pabineu First Nation. After seeing her picture as part of the Orange Shirt Day presentation at her school she asked her teacher if she could share her culture with the class. With support from the First Nation's Lead Patricia Miller, Enhancement Tutor Jessi Stever and Elder Gilbert Sewell the students were able to learn about the four sacred colours and the dream catcher.
Thank you Mrs. Ramsey and Terry Fox Elementary students for being champions of First Nation cultural teachings!
CBC News: First Nations WE DAY
Posted: December 5, 2016
Congratulations to the FNEII Cultural Coordinators, Ashley Julian, Jenica Atwin and Rosa Barlow for organizing New Brunswick's very first WE DAY event for First Nation Youth! Click the link to review CBC's news article on this well recieved event!
Posted: November 25, 2016
Please visit http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/education.html to review N.B.'s 10-year education plan.
Posted: November 25, 2016
Hello Readers,
Please see attached, the very first newsletter from the Office of First Nation Education! There are many initiatives to celebrate across the province! Wonderful work folks!
Enjoy,
ASD-N First Nation Education Team
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The Secret Path Film: CBC
Posted: November 22, 2016
Echoing the TRC's Calls to Action regarding education, New Brunswick has set an educational goal of teaching 100% of NB students K-12 about residential schools and treaties by 2025/26. To support this goal we have decided to share Gord Downie's (lead singer of The Tragically Hip) animated film "The Secret Path" (click blue title to access website). This film is based on the true story of Charlie Wenjack, a First Nation student who died during his escape from a residential school in Canada. Please advise, contents are emotionally sensitive and may not be suitable for younger audiences. For more information about and support with teaching about residential schools and or treaty education, please contact any member of the First Nations Education team for ASD-N.
* Note: The first hour of the video covers the entire album/animated film, the second hour covers a panel discussion on reconciliation.
Wela'lin/Thank You
Katrina Clair
Elizabeth Price
Patricia Millier
Matthew Sweezey
Posted: November 3, 2016
Hello All,
Cultural Transition Coordinators from across the province are organizing New Brunswicks very first WE DAY event for First Nation students! First Nation students grades 8-12 are invited to attend the Richard J. Currie Centre at UNB on November 30th to enjoy, celebrate cultural pride, and engage in social justice solidarity. The organizers need your support in recruiting students and are also seeking chaperones for the event. Transportation arrangements will be announced shortly.
Check out the attached memo to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Wela'lin, Thank you,
Katrina & the FN Education Team
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Posted: October 24, 2016
Dear Educators,
October is Mi'kmaq History Month! If you haven't already had a chance to incorporate some lessons about the Mi'kmaq people this month, here's a general powerpoint. We realize that it is late coming and that you may not have time to deliver the presentation, however are hopeful that it serves as a starting point for planning future lessons and units about the First Peoples of this land.
Wela'lioq, Thank You,
Katrina Clair
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