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Pathways March Newsletter

Canadian Government Youth Policy

Contribute your ideas to the Canadian government’s Youth Policy
Youth (ages 15 - 34) are invited to contribute ideas to the Canadian Government’s development of an official Youth Policy. A youth policy is a commitment to create a vision for youth – by youth, which can guide the priorities and actions of governments and society, and ensure that youth voices are heard and respected. The goal is to create a Youth Policy that will be a tool to help achieve goals that are important to youth and that will have a meaningful, long-lasting impact for all young Canadians. Contribute your ideas today.

Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Youth Workshops

 February 27 & 28: Coastal First Nations Dance Festival Youth Workshops
The Coastal First Nations Dance Festival is hosted by the Dancers of Damelahamid and the Museum of Anthropology. As part of the festival there will be a series of youth workshops (ages 14 - 24) in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning. These workshops are a unique opportunity for youth to receive free mentorship under leading Indigenous dance artists.

• Hula with Peter Rockford Espiritu- This workshop will cover the 8 basic steps of traditional hula kahiko (ancient Hawaiian dance) followed by a sharing of a sacred dance honouring the Hawaiian god Kãne.
  
  Tues, Feb 27, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
  Sty-Wet-Tan Great Hall
  
• Hoop Dancing with Jessica McMann - This hoop dance workshop is grounded in Medicine Wheel teachings, will teach basic hoop moves, and will encourage individual exploration.
  
  Wed, Feb 28, 2:30 - 3:30 pm
  Museum of Anthropology Great Hall - map

Free to attend, see the workshop schedule for more information. To register, contact Rebecca Baker at info@damelahmid.ca.  

Indigenous Arts and Stories Competition

 Deadline Saturday, March 31: Indigenous Arts & Stories CompetitionIndigenous Arts & Stories invites self-identified Status, Non-Status, Inuit, and Métis youth ages 6 to 29 to submit writing and art entries exploring Indigenous heritage, culture, and identity. Participants can win up to $2000 in cash, an all-expenses-paid trip to Ottawa to be honoured at the Governor General’s History Awards, an all-expenses-paid writer’s residency at The Banff Centre for Arts & Creativity, and other great prizes. Submission guidelines can be found on the contest website.

Dance Classes for Indigenous Youth

Powwow & shuffle dance classes for Indigenous youth 

The Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) is offering a new dance program for Indigenous youth aged 12-30. Youth of all ages, genders and experience levels are encouraged to attend—no previous dance experience is necessary. 

Wed, 6 - 8 pm

The Urban Native Youth Association – map

The lessons will be taking place each Wednesday (except Feb 14). Details about this and other programming can be found through the UNYA Facebook page.