FNESC Career Journeys Resource

This new resource is free for download from the FNESC website.

I Can Fly Canada

Due to its success, Cathay Pacific is pleased to announce I Can Fly Canada - Vancouver Spring 2016 program. A program that offers Grade 11 high school students the opportunity to step behind the scenes of commercial aviation and explore various careers in this exciting industry. We provide an 8-week Academy that meets once a week to help students explore various careers in aviation.

 Through a series of field trips, lectures and hands-on exercises, participants will learn everything about aviation from engineering to inflight catering, and even meet real pilots and flight attendants.

 The program is provided free of charge to Grade 11 high school students in the Greater Vancouver Area. Applications are being accepted now.

 Visit www.cathaypacific.ca/icanfly for more details.

Aboriginal Archery Development Camp, March 12-13, 2016

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to announce a BC Aboriginal Archery Development Camp will be hosted March 12-13, 2016, at H.D. Stafford Middle School in Langley, BC.
 
Held in partnership with BC Archery Association (BCAA), Waceya Métis Association, HD Stafford Archery Club, Langley School District Aboriginal Education Department, and the Province of BC, this development camp is an opportunity for Aboriginal youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) ages 10-17 to learn and experience the sport of ARCHERY in a safe and controlled environment with quality instructors.
 
No equipment necessary.   No experience necessary.  All levels of ability welcome.
 
A sport relying upon accuracy and precision, archery is a sport featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Canada Winter Games, and the Olympic Games!  This is a rare opportunity to gain experience and exposure to this target sport and develop new skills.   $25 registration fee includes lunch on both days, equipment provided, quality instruction.  Spaces are limited so register today for this awesome opportunity!
 
For more information and to register:
ONLINE REGISTRATION – CLICK HEREhttps://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.eu/forms/provincial-archery-camp/
DOWNLOAD PDF COPY OF REG FORM HERE https://event-wizard.com//files/clients/S2QTKPDJ/RegForm_ArcheryCamp-March12-13_2016.pdf
DOWNOAD MINI-POSTER HERE  https://event-wizard.com//files/clients/S2QTKPDJ/Poster-ArcheryCamp-Mar12-13_2016.pdf
 

Aboriginal Arts and Stories Contest is Open!

http://www.our-story.ca/

Check out the website for more info:

Ready to enter the Aboriginal Arts & Stories competition online? Great!

This year's deadline is March 31, 2016. The contest is open to Canadians of Aboriginal ancestry (self-identified, Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Métis) between the ages of 9-29.

New this year: our competition is open to emerging writers and artists between the ages of 11-13!

Youth Wellness Workshop

Tuesday, February 16: Healing: Tools and Methods for Youth

Join the UBC Learning Circle/Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health for this Youth Wellness Series seminar, a conversation around healing tools and methods for youth. In this session, Gerry Oleman and Asia Youngman of Indigenous Youth Wellness will discuss what is healing, traditional healing, other methods of healing, and music for healing.

Tuesday, February 16, 1 - 2:30 PM
Participate live via videoconference or online webinar

Registration is required for this free seminar.

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival

March 4-6: Coastal First Nations Dance Festival The 2016 Coastal First Nations Dance Festival returns to the Museum of Anthropology and will include two Signature Evening Performances on Friday and Saturday, as well as afternoon performances. These performances will showcase the diverse and rich cultural traditions practiced by a selection of some of the best artists from coastal British Columbia, the Yukon, as well as national and international guest artists. Throughout the festival, the Museum’s Great Hall will be transformed into a celebration of Indigenous cultures and dance traditions. Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5, 7:30 PM Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6, 1–4 PM

Hoop Dancing and Smoke Dancing Workshops

March 1-2: Hoop Dancing & Smoke Dancing workshops The CFNDF Youth Outreach program provides a unique opportunity for youth (ages 14-24) to receive mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists. The program's goal is to encourage youth to engage with the practices of song and dance and to instill within them the confidence to know that their voice is valued. Bridging traditional and contemporary forms, the artists leading the workshops are all innovators of their art forms. The classes are open to all youth with no previous experience necessary. Hoop Dancing: James Jones facilitates a movement based workshop centered on the practice of hoop dancing. He teaches participants the fundamentals and basic steps of hoop dancing and speak about its history and significance and his connection to contemporary practice. Tuesday, March 1, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, Longhouse Smoke Dancing: Tesha Emarthle leads a movement based workshop grounded in her background as a smoke dancer. She teaches the basic steps of smoke dancing and share its history and cultural significance for Haudenosaunee people. Wednesday, March 2, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall, Longhouse Pre-registration is required for these free workshops.