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Love kids? Consider Early Learning Childcare Lev 2 Training

Portage College Early Learning Childcare Level 2 Training

Stoney Health Services, along with G4 Health, is partnering with Portage College to offer an exciting online learning opportunity for Îethka Wîchâstabi – a two-year Early Childhood Education level 2.

Space is limited.

Online courses start in February. All tuition and books are covered.
No previous certification is required.
Program graduates will receive a $1000 bursary.
A two-year service agreement (graduates must commit to working on Nation for two years.)

Questions? Contact Sylvan Breaker.

Check out the learning calendar for more information.

DEADLINE TO APPLY HAS PASSED.

Submit your completed application
sylvanbreak @ g4tc.org

Recap of Family Day Ice Festival

Ice fest brings out the smiles

Big smiles donned the faces of some 65 skaters of all ages – children, parents and caregivers – who dropped by the Family Day Ice Skating Festival hosted by the Stoney Family Resource Network on February 18, 2022.

Skaters were treated to a fun-filled day of ice time, crafts, snacks and opportunities to win bowling, swimming and other movie raffle prizes. It was great to see families and community member gather – for some the first time since the start of the pandemic two years ago.

Drop by the Stoney Family Resource playroom to catch a glimpse of the Mînî Thnî community tree. The tree shows off some of the beautiful artwork crafted by the creative hands and minds of local kids.

Thanks to the Morley Community School for lending their skates so that many community members could take a turn around the rink.

Stoney Family Resource Network

Iyarhe Nakoda Youth tutoring program

Culturally-aware Tutoring for Stoney Nakoda students

The Îyarhe Nakoda Youth Tutoring Program provides culturally aware educational support to Stoney Nakoda students.

We believe that education is another way to contribute to a strong community and hope to create an environment where culturally aware learning and services can be provided to children and youth.

Tutoring is free for all Stoney Nakoda Student in junior high, high school, adult upgrading, post-secondary.

One-on-one and group tutoring are available.
All tutoring sessions will be held online, via ZOOM and Google Meets.

We provide adequate computer and internet access. If students do not have access to the internet or a computer we have computers and laptops available at the INYP Room. (COVID guidelines apply)

Contact Danielle Lefthand (403-554-0703) or Earl Makinaw-Labelle (403-881-2734) for info or to register.

Meet the Tutors

Education Iyarhe Nakoda Youth Program Stoney Family Resource Network Tutoring

Stoney Health and The Power of 100 join forces

The Power of 100 launches Vaxx Fest at Mînî Thnî Movie Night

Fun and festivities start at 4pm with a craft market
Featuring a double-bill
Luca at 5 pm and Mortal Kombat at 8pm
Join us at the Chiniki Rodeo Grounds

All are welcome. Come out with your families for a great night out. It is a great chance to meet popular Indigenous social media influencers and medical professionals, ask questions and for community members to get vaccinated. There will be prizes, food and loads of fun.

The Power of 100 is an Indigenous-led campaign to increase vaccination rates amongst Indigenous youth, to protect themselves and their communities. Power 100 is a celebration of Indigenous resiliency and action.

The Power of 100 focuses on the importance of keeping Indigenous communities safe while also celebrating community through live music, engagement with social-media influencers, drive-in movies and other activities. This is a chance to have fun while being in safe environment, organized by Indigenous peoples and doctors for the health of the community. Vaccines will be made available at Power of 100 events for those who would like one. There is no requirement or pressure to have a vaccine.

Check out the image or The Power of 100 | Standing Together to Protect our Future for details.

COVID-19 Îyârhe Nakoda Youth Program Stoney Family Resource Network

Watêjabîgê Youth Camp carries on Stoney traditional teachings

Watêjabîgê Day Youth Camp carries on valued hunt and harvest traditions

Throughout August 2021, Stoney youth (aged 12-24) engaged in a day camp organized by Stoney Health Service’s Iyarhe Nakoda Youth program. A program supporting Stoney youth identity through practices rich in culture and tradition.

Hunting, harvesting and preparing the hunt were this year’s focus. Youth, camp coordinators and volunteers set off to locations around the reserve to participate in the day’s featured event. Each day was unique but when possible featured valuable teachings and guidance passed along from Stoney Elders and knowledge keepers, including Chief Clifford Poucette (Wesley First Nation) and Chief Aaron Young (Chiniki First Nation).

The first few week was grounded in foundational teaching. Some youth attained their firearms license and safety training while others fished, learned archery and hand games. Presentations from special guests rounded out the week: Alberta Fish and Wildlife shared info on indigenous hunting rights on and off-reserve, supported by the RCMP, while Stoney Fire Department offered fire safety tips and ways to safely set up a smokehouse.

Once the youth had the basic knowledge, they spent just over a week building smokehouses. This involved cutting trees for poles for the smokehouse. Once they had cut and collected the necessary amount, the group built a smokehouse at several lucky homes around the reserve. One smokehouse took the group about three hours to build including stripping the bark and building the structure. The youth also spent an afternoon at the rifle range and for some this was the first time they had shot a hunting rifle.

The third and final week built on all of the previous weeks’ teachings with hunts and harvests and concluded with the event most looked forward to – the feast! Some youth participated in hunting and one youth harvested their first kill. The remaining group harvested wild mint, picked cranberries and blueberries. The youth were taught to skin and butcher the deer and began preparing the harvest for the week’s big feast at which the community gathered to celebrate and share in the harvest. Check out some highlights from the camp featured in photo galleries below.