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“Celebrating Life and Importance of Self-Identity”
Aboriginal Traditional TeachingsPresents:
PurposeTo assist the youth with taking the time to celebrate life & importance of self-identity
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Water Song & Friendship DanceCelebrating life and who they are as Aboriginal youth, fostering a strong sense of Aboriginal identity through
culture. Understanding the role emotions and a person’s energy plays in their everyday lives.
Facilitators: Deborah Tacan & Jace Pratt
Traditional MedicinesStudy of the four traditional medicines sacred to the
Aboriginal culture giving the youth a sense on meaning and purpose. Youth were given the opportunity to make
medicine bundles out of cow hide to keep it close to them in times of healing.
Facilitators: Eugene Ross & Chris Ross
SAGE TOBACCO
CEDAR SWEETGRASS
Understanding The Purpose of Life12 Teachings for Aboriginal Youth
Understanding self-awareness with emotions. Four concepts were the focus: Prayer, Purpose, Preservation, and Passion. Looked at the importance of Mother Earth and the Creator.
Youth we’re given a chance to create a vision for themselves.
Facilitator: Deborah Tacan
Sharing Circle & FeastBuild strong sense of self-identity. Learn to share personal
stories, goals for life and wishes. Celebrate life and living with a feast. Youth feasted on bannock, hamburger soup,
apple and blueberry pie. Inspirational rocks were given to youth.
Facilitator: Nellie Kopitz
Youth Stats Feb./Mar. 2015
Date of Activity
Number of Participants
N/S 0-14
15-24
25-54
55 Plus
February 27 14 1 5 4 3 1
March 19 22 0 12 4 6 0
March 20 12 0 3 5 3 1
March 27 15 0 10 2 3 0
Reflections from YouthExpressed need for cultural activities
To share their stories and hopes for future
To connect with Elder’s/mentors in the community
Listening & Sharing
Special thank-you to the following:Deborah Tacan, AFMJace Pratt, Sioux ValleyEugene Ross, Sioux ValleyChris Ross, Sioux ValleyDenise Ferland, Little Teaching LodgeRoland Ironman, Sioux ValleyTim Bone, BAYAC Youth CoordinatorFlorence, BAYAC Youth Coordinator