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SHARING INDIGENOUS VALUES AND TRADITIONS WITH STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

Kina8at ensures that it offers schools enriching activities that respect indigenous values and traditions .

For us, it is important to meet students, but also teaching staff and school principals. This is why we offer a range of workshops and awareness days designed specifically for these different clienteles.

Bannik and cedar herbal tea

The student will learn how to make bannik, a traditional indigenous bread. He/She will taste this bread and taste cedar tea, two elements that are part of the Algonquin tradition, among others.

A stimulating discovery activity for neurons and taste buds!

Cultural conference

An Indigenous elder comes to talk about their culture, traditions, community life and various other topics depending on the age and context of the course. He/She answers students' questions with pleasure, because this is how the oral tradition is perpetuated among Aboriginal people.

An educational discovery activity where laughter is guaranteed!

Indigenous Awareness Day

Now that we teach Canadian History differently in our institutions, are we sure that we are transmitting teaching that is faithful to Indigenous reality?

​The awareness days set up by Kina8at allow a powerful and refreshing foray into the indigenous world. Masterfully led by Anicinape hereditary chief Dominique Rankin and Marie-Josée Tardif, this meeting will forever transform your vision of our common history, between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people of this country.

Indigenous dances

Thanks to the involvement of different indigenous artists, we offer dance workshops punctuated by moments of interaction with students. The artist explains why he/she chose to reconnect with his/her indigenous origins through dance and provides simple information on the history of his/her nation. The workshop ends with moments of singing and dancing with the whole group.

​An activity that enriches and stretches!

Introduction to an indigenous language

Students are invited to immerse themselves in Indigenous culture by learning the language, art, culture and traditions of a particular nation.

Currently, courses in Anicinape (Algonquin) and Atikamekw can be offered!

Making a talking stick

Students will learn about the meaning of the talking stick, used in all indigenous traditions. They will make and decorate their own talking stick that they can use later.

An educational DIY activity!

Making the dream catcher

The student will learn the meaning of the dream catcher and the legends surrounding it. He/She will make his/her own dream catcher according to the teachings received.

An educational DIY activity!

Medicine Wheel Workshop

The student will learn the basis of indigenous culture through the medicine wheel, present in all indigenous traditions. He/She will make his/her own medicine wheel according to the teachings received.

An educational DIY activity!

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