Summer Solstice: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Life Long Learning, NEWS
- June 21, 2020
Good Day. FNT2T Life Long Learning shared a resource, Medicine Wheel Education, back in October during Orange Shirt Day which is a day to remember the impact of residential schools and survivors. Medicine Wheel Education describes themselves as publishers of culturally authentic Indigenous books, resources and tools specialized for moral and cultural education. Each book
READ MOREGood Day! There are many young strong voices today. Earlier, we shared the powerful work and voice of Anishinaabe Nibi Water Protector, Autumn Peltier. The next generation is shedding the fears of past and asserting their voice, particularly in the name of social justice and climate change. Most have also heard of young climate change
READ MOREMino Giizhigad! February 26th is Aboriginal Justice Day. It is an important day as it provides us with a reminder of the historical and present relationship between Indigenous peoples and the justice system in Canada. This day started with JJ Harper of Wasagamack First Nation who was shot by Winnipeg police on March 9th, 1988.
READ MOREFNT2T was honoured with a second presentation by Elder Harry Bone from the Treaty Commission of Manitoba, with whom we have an important and strong partnership. Elder Bone gave a second presentation to our Government staff on Friday, February 5th, to once again share his knowledge of: The Spirit and Intent of the Treaties; First Nations
READ MORETreaty 2 Territory -Good Day! We hope that everyone is doing well & keeping safe. FNT2T Life Long Learning has come across a few great resources for Indigenous youth. First, for those who may not have seen or read the story yet covered by CBC journalist, Lenard Monkman, who is also from Lake Manitoba First
READ MORETreaty 2 Territory – Good Day! We hope that everyone is well and safe. FNT2T Life Long Learning has been working on a draft Treaty 2 History Learning kit which will hopefully support Treaty 2 schools and teachers impart Treaty 2 history to students in a way that is reflective of our perspective(s). Currently, grades
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