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SUMMARY:Best Practices in First Nations Education Forum
DESCRIPTION:Registration Now Open!\n\n\n\nNAN is sponsoring two education representatives from each NAN First Nation Community. All sponsored registrants that have been approved by NAN Staff will be sent a confirmation email for their attendance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nCall for Presenters\n\n\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Growing Our Roots\,” invites presenters to share insights\, experiences\, and best practices that strengthen the foundations of learning. Submissions should reflect approaches that support student success\, foster meaningful connections between students\, schools\, and NAN communities\, honour the knowledge and guidance of Elders\, advance reconciliation\, and promote the growth and well-being of both learners and educators. \n\n\n\nPresentations should highlight best practices in First Nations education\, be 75 minutes in length\, and clearly align with the forum theme. Proposals should focus on teaching and learning strategies that respond to the diverse strengths and needs of each student. \n\n\n\n\nPresenter Application\n\n\n\n\nContact\n\n\n\nContact Katrina Fiddler at kfiddler@nan.ca for any questions.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/best-practices-in-first-nations-education-forum/
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SUMMARY:Oshkaatisak Council Annual Gathering
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URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/oshkaatisak-council-annual-gathering/
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SUMMARY:Building Capacity for Nishnawbe Aski Nation Crisis Coordinators - Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse (Training Event)
DESCRIPTION:The Community Wellness Training Team at Nishnawbe Aski Nation is accepting applications for facilitators to deliver engaging\, interactive workshops or presentations at the Building Capacity for Nishnawbe Aski Nation Crisis Coordinators – Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse (Training Event). \n\n\n\n🗓️When: February 24–26\, 2026📍Where: Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites in Winnipeg\, MB \n\n\n\nWe are seeking sessions that provide training\, professional development\, and hands-on learning focused on strengthening and supporting mental wellness\, building practical skills\, and fostering meaningful connections\, while also enhancing frontline workers’ understanding of substance use in NAN First Nations. \n\n\n\nApplication Deadline: January 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nFacilitator/Presenter Application\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Considerations\n\n\n\nSession Duration: 2-hour sessions\, half-day sessions (3–4 hours)\, or full-day sessions (6–7 hours). \n\n\n\nSession Format: Sessions may be delivered as facilitated breakout group discussions\, hands-on learning experiences\, or lecture-style presentations (including traditional teaching and PowerPoint presentations). \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Sessions will be designed for approximately 40 delegates\, primarily Crisis Response Coordinators\, Health Directors\, and Mental Health Workers. \n\n\n\nTravel Logistics: Travel and accommodation costs will be covered; however\, facilitators are responsible for arranging their own travel. \n\n\n\nSelection Criteria\n\n\n\nThe conference organizers will evaluate all proposals based on these criteria: \n\n\n\nRelevance to conference themeEngagement and interactivity of formatPresenter experience and expertisePractical value and takeaways for attendeesDiversity of perspectives/topicsCost of Workshop\n\n\n\nIf selected\, final presentations/ other materials due Friday\, February 6\, 2026 \n\n\n\nALL selected presentations require the submission of an abstract and presenter bios for the conference program. \n\n\n\nSupplementary Information for the Call out for Presenters/Facilitators\n\n\n\nObjectives of the Gathering\n\n\n\nStrengthen Transferable Crisis-Response Skills:Equip Crisis Response Coordinators with practical\, adaptable tools and approaches they can apply in a wide range of emergency and wellness situations within First Nations communities. \n\n\n\nFoster Open Dialogue on Emerging Challenges:Create space for participants to openly discuss current mental health\, substance use\, and overdose-related challenges\, encouraging collaborative problem-solving and the sharing of community-driven solutions. \n\n\n\nIdentify and Overcome Barriers in Mental Health and Addictions Response:Support participants in recognizing systemic\, cultural\, and practical challenges that affect mental health and addictions services in First Nations communities and explore culturally grounded strategies to address these barriers and enhance effective\, community-driven care and support. \n\n\n\nPromote Personal Wellness and Burnout Prevention:Emphasize the importance of maintaining physical\, emotional\, mental\, and spiritual well-being so front-line workers can remain effective\, resilient\, and grounded in their roles. \n\n\n\nEnhance Skills for Supporting Individuals and Families Affected by Substance Use:Strengthen participants’ ability to provide compassionate\, culturally safe support to people directly experiencing substance use disorders\, as well as their families\, caregivers\, and community members who are indirectly impacted. \n\n\n\nBuild Strong Networks and Partnerships:Provide dedicated opportunities for participants to connect\, exchange insights\, and form collaborative relationships that can strengthen crisis response efforts across First Nations communities. \n\n\n\nSession Themes to Consider\n\n\n\nHolistic & Community-Led Mental Wellness \n\n\n\nIntegrating traditional healing practices with Western wellness approachesStrengths-based approaches to supporting individual\, family\, and community well-beingLand-based activities that nurture resilience\, identity\, and cultural connection\n\n\n\nUnderstanding Substance Use & Promoting Wellness \n\n\n\nHarm reduction as a pathway to safety\, trust\, and wellnessCulturally grounded education on substance use\, wellness\, and preventionSupporting individuals and families with compassion\, connection\, and dignity\n\n\n\nCore Skills for Frontline Helpers \n\n\n\nTrauma-informed\, culturally safe communication and relationship-buildingSupporting individuals through stress\, grief\, and change with care and confidencePractical tools for promoting calm\, safety\, and emotional regulationStrengthening collaboration and shared care within communities\n\n\n\nWorkforce Wellness & Sustainability \n\n\n\nSupporting emotional\, mental\, physical\, and spiritual wellness among frontline workersRecognizing stress and compassion fatigue while building sustainable wellness practicesCreating workplace cultures that prioritize care\, balance\, and mutual supportHonouring boundaries while maintaining meaningful community engagement\n\n\n\nEngaging Youth\, Elders\, and Knowledge Keepers \n\n\n\nYouth-led wellness initiatives and peer connection spacesIntergenerational learning that strengthens cultural continuity and belongingElder- and Knowledge Keeper–guided teachings that support healing and wellnessTraditional knowledge as a foundation for prevention and lifelong well-being\n\n\n\nReducing Barriers & Strengthening Community Capacity \n\n\n\nAddressing stigma and fostering open\, respectful conversations about mental wellness and substance useImproving access to culturally grounded supports and community-based servicesBuilding local capacity through training\, mentorship\, and leadership developmentNavigating systems in ways that support long-term community wellness\n\n\n\nCelebrating Community Wellness Stories \n\n\n\nCommunity-led wellness initiatives that inspire connection and hopeStories of prevention\, resilience\, and collective carePartnerships that strengthen culturally grounded mental wellness programmingLocal approaches that blend cultural teachings with effective wellness practices\n\n\n\nConnection\, Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing \n\n\n\nBuilding networks that support shared learning and mutual encouragementSharing tools and resources that promote mental wellness across communitiesCommunity-to-community mentorship focused on growth\, wellness\, and sustainability\n\n\n\n\nFacilitator/Presenter Application\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact \n\n\n\nShelley Fugere\, Mental Health Training Officer \n\n\n\nvia email sfugere@nan.ca or via phone 807.700.4744
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/building-capacity-for-nishnawbe-aski-nation-crisis-coordinators-understanding-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-training-event/
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SUMMARY:Continuity of Care Forum
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars!  \n\n\n\nThis year’s Seven Youth Inquest-Continuity of Care Forum is taking place February 25-26\, 2026 at the BW Nor’Wester Hotel and Conference Centre.  \n\n\n\nRegister Here : https://theadventuregroup.regfox.com/nan-coc-2026 \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme “The Journey Continues: Ten Years of Healing\, Supporting & Remembering” recognizes a decade of work connected to the Seven Youth Inquest\, honors the families who have carried this journey\, the youth we continue to remember\, and the ongoing shared responsibility.
URL:https://www.nan.ca/event/continuity-of-care-forum-4/
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