Nishnawbe Aski Nation

NAN Youth Art Contest
2022-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Nishnawbe Aski Nation’s Culture Immersion is hosting an art contest for all NAN youth! The land gives us many gifts to help educate us throughout our lives. Create an original 2-D artwork focusing on “Learning Concepts from the Land” and submit it for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!

Prizes

1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will have a choice of a Chromebook or an Art set.

CRITERIA:

Must be a NAN Community MemberYouth Aged: 10-21 yrsFocus on theme “Learning Concepts from the Land”Must be an original 2-D creation

SUBMIT BY APRIL 22, 2022

Art size: 8 Inch SquareScan your artwork using a scanner or phone app (Eg: iScanner).Save & send in a PDF format, include artist name, age, phone, community, and address with the submission

Email your questions and submission to: info@tagcreativestrategy.com

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Languages Curriculum Training
2022-04-20 08:00 - 2022-04-21 17:00
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PLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time, you will be asked to create a password. Passwords should Include – A Character in Uppercase, A Number, and A Special Character. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible.

Incorporating Ojibway, Oji-Cree and Cree in the classroom is a crucial component in preserving our languages. Join us April 20 & 21, 2022 online to learn how to enhance your language curriculum in an engaging way. Whether you want to start or improve your language immersion, session topics will cover everything you need to know.

There are limited spots available, be sure to secure your spot now.

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For more information, please reach out to our event coordinators at info@tagcreativestrategy.com or 807-622-1979.

Education Jurisdiction Summit
2022-04-12 08:00 - 2022-04-13 17:00
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PLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time, you will be asked to create a password. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible.

We raise our youth to be the future. We raise our voices for change. Together, we are raising up our communities with a community-driven education system.

First Nation governance is based on Indigenous peoples’ inherent right to self-determination given by the Creator. Our First Nations agree that we need to move towards healing and empowerment in all sectors, including education. On April 12th and 13th, the Education Jurisdiction Summit will examine what jurisdiction means and discuss First Nation governance structure.

This event is open to leadership, education staff, or community members at large.

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Continuity of Care Forum
2022-03-29 08:00 - 2022-03-30 17:00
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PLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time, you will be asked to create a password. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible.

The Seven Youth Inquest began from the tragic loss of seven of our youth who had to leave their communities to continue their education. As a result of the Inquest, 145 recommendations on safety, support, timely funding, programs, and policies were given to government, Tribal Councils, and partners. By understanding the history of what happened, the present work and implementation of the recommendations, and the future journey for our youth, we can all work together to prevent further tragedies.

The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Continuity of Care Forum will share the past, present, and future of the Seven Youth Inquest. This year’s theme The CAREfull Journey Ahead focuses on how we move forward to create a path full of care for our youth. This continuous journey requires us to maintain the Continuity of Care for youth travelling out of their communities for their education. All those interested in this continuity for our youth are welcome.

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Changing the Conversation from Shame & Blame to Support and Care
2022-03-24 08:00 - 17:00
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First Nations Resource & Curricular Sharing
2022-03-23 08:00 - 2022-03-24 17:00

NAN Women's Webinar Series
2022-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
Winter Wellness: Men’s Perspectives on Preventing & AddressingViolence on Wednesday, March 23rd 1:00PM-3:45PM (ET)

Elders Gerry Martin and Sam Achneepineskum will discuss Violence as a Learned Behaviour, and how we can have effective conversations about addressing violent behaviours in our families and communities.

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NAN Women's Webinar Series
2022-03-16 08:00 - 17:00
Winter Wellness: Visionary Leadership & Empowerment on Wednesday March 16th, 1PM-3:45PM (ET)

We’ll be welcoming Wataynikaneyap Power CEO Margaret Kenequanash and former Fort William First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau to share their journeys and experience with us.

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NAN Housing Supply Challenge Information Session
2022-03-15 08:00 - 17:00
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Join us for an information session on Zoom to learn more about NAN’s Housing Supply Challenge Project: Community-Led Designs for Specialized Housing in the North!

NAN has applied to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s National Housing Strategy – Housing Supply Challenge to focus on the critical, pre-construction components of engagement, design, procurement and implementation planning of housing in NAN First Nations for greatest needs populations: single adults, those in need of housing with supports and those in need of emergency housing. This application builds on the work of the NAN Housing Strategy mandated by Chiefs-in-Assembly in Resolution 18/18.

NAN’s project has been successful in being shortlisted for Round Two and we are currently working on a final application to be submitted on June 15, 2022. Your participation in this information session will allow you to learn more about the project and how you can get more involved!

This project recognizes the challenges that First Nations face in developing alternative housing models specific to the region’s diverse cultures, climates and geographies. Continuing our partnership with Together Design Lab, this application to the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge will assemble a team of frontline community workers, subject experts, housing professionals and individuals with lived experience to produce ready-to-implement housing plans specifically tailored to NAN’s greatest need populations.

The professional and/or lived experience of frontline workers in NAN First Nation communities (such as those supporting housing needs in child welfare, Elder’s homecare, family well-being, and other various capacities, etc) will be integral to this process of designing appropriate housing for these greatest needs populations. As such, we are inviting NAN community members with this experience to learn more how you can participate in this project through a co-design process that looks to produce ready-to-build housing plans.

For questions about this session, please contact Ashley Atatise, Project Coordinator at aatatise@nan.ca

NAN Women's Webinar Series
2022-03-10 08:00 - 17:00
Winter Wellness: Supporting Mental Health at Home on Thursday March 10th, 1PM-3:45PM (ET)

Explore creative arts as therapeutic tools in this workshop featuring a Poetry session with Maggie Chisel, followed by an embroidery workshop with Alice Sabourin.

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NAN Best Practices in Education 2022
2022-03-08 08:00 - 2022-03-09 17:00
Now more than ever, students need a strong support system of educators who prioritize not only mental health and wellness but strive to provide a safe and supportive school environment. Through these support systems both students and educators can gain confidence and stay motivated in these uncertain times. It is in the face of uncertainty where we begin to discover what we are truly capable of.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Best Practices in Education 2022 is a forum where educators and policy makers can connect and share knowledge and experiences with one another. This year’s theme is Embracing Growth in Times of Change. Our focus is on how we can adapt to ever-changing circumstances and prioritize mental health and wellness. Like the caterpillar breaks out of its cocoon to become a butterfly, we are all embracing our growth to leave these times of unpredictability as more inspired, confident, and capable educators.

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PLEASE NOTE: Only registered Attendees and Speakers will have access to the virtual event space. If you log in for the first time, you will be asked to create a password. Internet Explorer is not supported. We recommend using Google Chrome when possible.

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IELCC Information Session and Q & A
2022-02-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-02-18 08:00 - 17:00
Join us to learn about the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Framework! See poster for more details! Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ej1j3zcicc2dfba4&oseq=&c=&ch=

First Nations Emergency Management Symposium
2022-02-15 08:00 - 2022-02-17 17:00

NAN Recognition Awards
2022-01-26 08:00 - 17:00
Nominations accepted until January 3, 2022

Online Nomination Form

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Award Criteria

Funeral Service for Goyce Kakegamic
2021-12-14 08:00 - 17:00
Please join the Kakegamic family in the funeral service for Goyce Kakegamic at 10 a.m. EST.

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Funeral Service Livestream

Takwaakin Introductory Anishininiimowin (Cree) Language Learning Session 2021
2021-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-09 08:00 - 17:00
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Takwaakin Introductory Anishininiimowin (Ojibway) Language Learning Session 2021
2021-11-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-09 08:00 - 17:00

Takwaakin Introductory Anishininiimowin (Oji-Cree) Language Learning Session 2021
2021-11-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-08 08:00 - 17:00

Talking Healthy & Safe Relationships
2021-11-19 00:00 - 23:59
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Flourishing After the Storm
2021-11-03 09:30 - 2021-11-04 16:00
This event is free to attend for: Indigenous Health Babies Workers, Indigenous Early Years Workers and Jordan’s Principle Workers!

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