A fatality inquiry into a Tsuu T’ina teenager’s suicide demonstrates the urgent necessity for more Aboriginal-focused resources like PathoftheElders.com:
Fatality report into Tsuu T'ina suicide shows struggles of native teens (Calgary Herald)
In this article, provincial judge Catherine Skene draws attention to the pervasive and systematic lack of support Aboriginal youths face:
“CF struggled as she grew up in an atmosphere of neglect, emotional injury and chronic parental alcohol abuse ... CF’s suicide was not the result of a single event ... she did not have the social support systems in place that a child in a traditional, stable, nuclear family would have.”
Showing posts with label launch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label launch. Show all posts
Monday, April 5, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
“We have to start making the real world more like a game”
This is the revolutionary but easily overlooked statement Jane McGonigal makes during her Ted talk on how gaming can make a better world.
“We have to start making the real world more like a game”
Notice that she doesn’t say, “We have to start using gamers’ skills in the real world,” or “we need to figure out how gaming relates to real world activities”.
No. She says we need to start adapting our society to compliment the values and beliefs of gamers.
It’s not about bringing gamers into the real world; it’s about bringing the real world in line with gaming.
“We have to start making the real world more like a game”
Notice that she doesn’t say, “We have to start using gamers’ skills in the real world,” or “we need to figure out how gaming relates to real world activities”.
No. She says we need to start adapting our society to compliment the values and beliefs of gamers.
It’s not about bringing gamers into the real world; it’s about bringing the real world in line with gaming.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Launch Party for PathoftheElders.com a Success!
The public launch of PathoftheElders.com on Wednesday, March 24th was celebrated by the project’s collaborators and select members of the public at Carleton University’s Art Gallery.
Terry Hoganson, member of BlackCherry Digital Media, describes the event as magical: “It was amazing to have all of these people, who have dedicated countless hours and limitless energy into making On the Path of the Elders a reality, come together and share their stories. Really inspirational.”
Speakers included Mr. John Mark Seck, president of BlackCherry Digital Media; Stan Louttit of Neh Naak Ko; Greg Spence of the Mushkegowuk Council; Dr. Kimberly Matheson, Carleton University Vice-President (Research and International); Franziska von Rosen of Our Incredible World (formally Pinegrove Productions); Dr. Elaine Keillor and Dr. John Medicine Horse Kelley Cle-alls, co-directors of Carleton's Centre for Indigenous Research, Culture, Language and Education, known as CIRCLE.
Each of the speakers spoke with a passion and intensity that demonstrated their deep commitment and dedication to PathoftheElders.com.
Amongst the many memorable moments were:
It was clear that each person at the launch believed PathoftheElders.com will make a difference in helping Aboriginal youths reconnect with their culture and history.
And of course, during the reception everyone was eager to play the role-playing games, and explore the archival photographs, watch the videos, and listen to the audio clips!
Visit PathoftheElders.com today and let us know what you think!
Terry Hoganson, member of BlackCherry Digital Media, describes the event as magical: “It was amazing to have all of these people, who have dedicated countless hours and limitless energy into making On the Path of the Elders a reality, come together and share their stories. Really inspirational.”
Speakers included Mr. John Mark Seck, president of BlackCherry Digital Media; Stan Louttit of Neh Naak Ko; Greg Spence of the Mushkegowuk Council; Dr. Kimberly Matheson, Carleton University Vice-President (Research and International); Franziska von Rosen of Our Incredible World (formally Pinegrove Productions); Dr. Elaine Keillor and Dr. John Medicine Horse Kelley Cle-alls, co-directors of Carleton's Centre for Indigenous Research, Culture, Language and Education, known as CIRCLE.
Each of the speakers spoke with a passion and intensity that demonstrated their deep commitment and dedication to PathoftheElders.com.
Amongst the many memorable moments were:
- Dr. Cle-alls performing a opening prayer.
- Mr. Louttit vividly describing his own experiences growing up, and the need to give today’s youth access to Aboriginal perspectives on history.
- Ms. von Rosen recounting with obvious emotion the experiences she and her team had while interviewing and recording Elders for the website.
- Dr. Cle-alls giving an impassioned speech about the disconnect in Aboriginal communities that has arisen as a result of disastrous colonial interventions such as residential schools, and the need for resources such as PathoftheElders.com to show Aboriginal youths that they are part of a deep and meaningful tradition and culture.
- Mr. Seck unveiling the site’s stunning graphics and high-quality animation to a captivated audience.
It was clear that each person at the launch believed PathoftheElders.com will make a difference in helping Aboriginal youths reconnect with their culture and history.
And of course, during the reception everyone was eager to play the role-playing games, and explore the archival photographs, watch the videos, and listen to the audio clips!
Visit PathoftheElders.com today and let us know what you think!
Collette Jackson, Content and Marketing Specialist at BlackCherry Digital Media, is writing on behalf of On the Path of the Elders, a free online educational resource that explores Cree and Ojibway history and culture, and the signing of Treaty No. 9.
Check out On the Path of the Elders at pathoftheelders.com.
For more information, email us at info@pathoftheelders.com
Created in partnership with BlackCherry Digital Media, Archives Deschâtelets, the Doug Ellis Collection at Carleton University, Our Incredible World (Pinegrove Productions), the Mushkegowuk Council, Neh Naak Ko, the Archives of St. Paul University, Carleton University, and Wendy Campbell, Educational Consultant (Learning Methods Group).
This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy. Created with additional financial assistance from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Inukshuk Fund.
Check out On the Path of the Elders at pathoftheelders.com.
For more information, email us at info@pathoftheelders.com
Created in partnership with BlackCherry Digital Media, Archives Deschâtelets, the Doug Ellis Collection at Carleton University, Our Incredible World (Pinegrove Productions), the Mushkegowuk Council, Neh Naak Ko, the Archives of St. Paul University, Carleton University, and Wendy Campbell, Educational Consultant (Learning Methods Group).
This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy. Created with additional financial assistance from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Inukshuk Fund.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
On The Path Of The Elders Launches Today!
We’re pleased to announce the launch of PathOfTheElders.com!
What:
PathOfTheElders.com is a free online educational resource exploring the culture and history of the Mushkegowuk Cree and Anishinaabe Ojibway of Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario, and the signing of Treaty No. 9.
Ideal for youth aged 13-17, PathOfTheElders.com reconnects Aboriginal youths with their past, while developing leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Features:
Visit PathOfTheElders.com today and let us know what you think!
What:
PathOfTheElders.com is a free online educational resource exploring the culture and history of the Mushkegowuk Cree and Anishinaabe Ojibway of Northwestern and Northeastern Ontario, and the signing of Treaty No. 9.
Ideal for youth aged 13-17, PathOfTheElders.com reconnects Aboriginal youths with their past, while developing leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Features:
- An essay about Treaty No. 9 written from an Aboriginal perspective
- Downloadable Teachers' Kits and Curriculum Connections
Visit PathOfTheElders.com today and let us know what you think!
Collette Jackson, Content and Marketing Specialist at BlackCherry Digital Media, is writing on behalf of On the Path of the Elders, a free online educational resource that explores Cree and Ojibway history and culture, and the signing of Treaty No. 9.
Check out On the Path of the Elders at pathoftheelders.com!
For more information, email us at info@pathoftheelders.com
Created in partnership with BlackCherry Digital Media, Archives Deschâtelets, the Doug Ellis Collection at Carleton University, Our Incredible World (Pinegrove Productions), the Mushkegowuk Council, Neh Naak Ko, the Archives of St. Paul University, Carleton University, and Wendy Campbell, Educational Consultant (Learning Methods Group).
This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy. Created with additional financial assistance from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Inukshuk Fund.
Check out On the Path of the Elders at pathoftheelders.com!
For more information, email us at info@pathoftheelders.com
Created in partnership with BlackCherry Digital Media, Archives Deschâtelets, the Doug Ellis Collection at Carleton University, Our Incredible World (Pinegrove Productions), the Mushkegowuk Council, Neh Naak Ko, the Archives of St. Paul University, Carleton University, and Wendy Campbell, Educational Consultant (Learning Methods Group).
This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy. Created with additional financial assistance from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and the Inukshuk Fund.
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