Grande Prairie Aboriginal Circle of Services

Indigenous handmade puppets enhance Hythe Regional School Cree and Culture Program #pwpsdgoodnews "We were fortunate to acquire some beautiful Indigenous handma...de puppets from their creator, Laura Asham of the Siksika Nation in Southern Alberta," says HRS Assistant Principal Holly Gould. "The puppets will be used by HRS Cree Instructor and Indigenous Liaison Barb Belcourt (pictured left) as part of our Cree and Culture Program. There is a kohkom (grandma), mosom (grandpa), napesis (boy) and iskwesis (girl). We are thrilled!" Pictured left-right: HRS Cree Instructor and Indigenous Liaison Barb Belcourt and HRS Principal Dwayne Speager display the new Indigenous handmade puppets. Tags: Town & Country News, Village of Hythe

The COVID-19 pandemic can have a significant impact on Albertans' mental health. Resources are available if you need help: Mental Health Help Line: 1-877-303-...2642 Addiction Help Line: 1-866-332-2322 Text COVID19HOPE to 393939 alberta.ca/mentalhealth See more

Métis Week may be over, but our Virtual Marketplace is still going strong! Come check out the many different products, arts, and traditional crafts available: ...http://ow.ly/Ansf50CsQzK Thank you for tuning in with us during the week and commemorating Métis Week with us virtually. We enjoyed sharing the time with you and hope you did as well!

Today is Louis Riel Day! Learn and celebrate the Metis leader, his life and legacy with Rosie.

In January 2018, representatives from the Grande Prairie Aboriginal Circle of Services and various organizations in Grande Prairie came together to talk about how they can build relationships and engage with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers (Elders/Knowledge Keepers) in a way that respects Indigenous culture. Grande Prairie Community Resource - Engaging with Indigenous Elders and Indigenous Knowledge Keepers. https://northwestaic.com///2018/02/GPIP-Final-Jan-2020.pdf

Glenn is extremely pleased and proud to have earned his Grade 12 Diploma. He completed his course work and graduated from Empower Education Centre this fall (2...020). Glenn would tell those who think that they cannot complete the requirements for a Grade 12 diploma that nothing is impossible when they put their minds to it. Glenn’s message is clear, It will take dedication, but you can do it. Glenn demonstrated the dedication and motivation necessary to overcome whatever challenges were necessary in order to graduate, and, by doing so, he is able to convey what he always wanted say to everyone (especially his grandchildren), I completed my high school, and I am now a graduate. For Glenn, the challenges along the way included getting past the many ghosts of his own, personal history, including spending nearly a decade in residential school. On many occasions Glenn would say, I’m putting all of that behind me. I can’t think about that because I need to move ahead. As a result, after five decades away from formal schooling, Glenn accomplished what many might have considered impossible: he held his hard-earned, high school diploma in his hands. Glenn expressed his appreciation for the staff members at Empower Education Centre, who took the time to come along side and guide him through his many assignments. Although coursework can be done at a student’s own pace and although daily attendance is not mandatory at EEC, Glenn was at school nearly every day, never losing sight of his goal and pressing hard toward the finish line. Congratulations Glenn! You’ve done it! Your community, it’s leaders, your family, and especially your grandchildren all have reason to be extremely proud of you.

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A Winnipeg artist who has been homeless for five years is gaining national attention for his artwork, and is getting help finding a home after one of his drawings was shared thousands of times on social media. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/1.5777492

My short film Mohawk Midnight Runners, featuring the hilarious and talented Cody Lightning, based on the short story Dogrib Midnight Runners by Richard Van Camp... from his collection The Moon of Letting Go, is playing online for free as part of the Native Cinema Showcase starting Sunday at 1:00. You can watch it from then until the 27th. Get your dongles out to watch it on the big tv, eh?! Pun intended. Here’s the link. Oh and the festival has so many more amazing films to watch. All free. https://nmai.brand.live/c/retrospectiveshowcaseshorts2

Each year on November 16, people across Canada pay tribute to the Right Honourable Louis Riel by holding a commemorative ceremony on the date of his execution. ...In Alberta, the week surrounding November 16 is known as Metis Week. Please visit our website https://northwestaic.com/metis-week-november-15-21-2020/ See more

Budget 2021 is coming up and we want to hear from you. Alberta is facing considerable fiscal challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic, worldwide economic recessio...n and the collapse of oil prices. Your ideas will help us find a balance between services and costs, prioritize spending and find savings. Together, we can get Alberta out of debt and back on the path to a prosperous future. Take the survey by December 4: alberta.ca/BudgetConsultation

Have you thought about how you’ll celebrate Métis week in the classroom this year? Find more information on Métis Week (November 14-19) here: https://www.rupertsland.org//2020/09/Metis-Week-PreRead.pdf #métis #abmetisproud #MétisWeek2020 #education

Last tuesday, the Animals held a Star Lodge Ceremony to ask for help for the Two Legged. It was told that the Star People already walk among us and will help clean the Earth soon. The animals are currently holding Sacred Council on how to help us too.

Thirty posts for thirty days. Visit our website https://northwestaic.com/portfolio/sister-in-spirit/ #SistersinSpirit2020 #SIS2020 #MMIWG2S #itstartswithus #mmiw #mmiwg #mmip #missingchildren

The Government of Alberta has released their Covid-19 recommendations for those families who want to participate or not in the Halloween activities. Will your family be doors open or are you closing it up this year?

Due to COVID-19, it's more important than ever to take care of yourself, including your sexual health. We’ve compiled some harm reduction tips for safer sex to help protect your sexual health during the pandemic. Read them here ow.ly/mhiX50C3QDJ

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