Tsawalk Learning Centre
#1 - 1559 Estevan Road V9S3Y3 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Pinkstu as'ane' xwa 'nalax! (pink shirt day/today) Inside He'sta'lis ~ Mother Earth is Kwikw ~ Eagle who is surrounded by the medicine wheel. ... These design elements speak to us about love, respect, wholeness, and unity. axwalapa ~ to love each other Maya'xalapa ~ to respect each other Sanala ~ to be whole 'Namwayut ~ we are all one The design was created by Calvin Hunt for his daughter Ali Hunt and belongs to her. NAC has permission to use her design for pinkstu as'ane' xwa 'nalax 2021! The language on the shirt came from the work of Carla Maxmuwidzumga Voyageur. Ikla ~ be nice or be kind A'ek'akila/A'ekakila ~ take care or look after yourself #pinkshirtday #kwakwala #indigenouslanguagerevitalization

Calling All Indigenous Youth Artists! Generation Power is designed for you, Indigenous youth! As part of our training, we are making a series of videos especi...ally for our program and we would love to have YOUR ART featured in these videos. The question we would like you to ask yourself is: 'What does the interconnectedness of Indigenous youth and clean energy mean to you?' With this question in mind, please, submit an artwork (e.g. graphic art, painting, drawing, etc.) along with a written reflection answering this question to [email protected] by March 5th, 2021. We welcome all First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth to submit their artwork. We can't wait to see the wonderful pieces of art that will be submitted! We will be selecting 1 First Nations, 1 Inuit, and 1 Métis artist, the 3 artists selected will each receive a prize of $1000! If you need further information about the contest, feel free to DM us. #cleanenergy #sustainabledevelopment #climatechange #renewableenergy #solarpower #solarenergy #sustainability #energyefficiengy #renewableresources #indigenouscleanenergy #generationpower #artist #indigenousyouth #indigenousyouthartist #indigenousartist #indigenous

Soooo excited to launch a Sacred Creators Youth Council! I am searching for 6 Indigenous youth ages 16-30 to sit in a virtual circle as council and guides in th...e design process of a social enterprise that will serve Indigenous youth and surrounding communities. No business knowledge required, just personal experience and story. The final day of submissions is Feb 28, 2021. The Youth Council will be selected by March 3rd, 2021. Virtual circles take place twice a month from March to June. To apply submit your: -Name -Age -Nation -Current territory you live on -Why you want to apply -What inspires you -Bonus for photo/video submissions that share a passion or story The Youth Council are paid a $100 honorarium per meeting. Requirements: First Nations, Metis or Inuit youth who are passionate about creativity as well as an interest in storytelling through music, sound, film and defining safe spaces. Will need access to internet and a device for virtual circles. The voices and stories from The Youth Council will be shared in a safe space and input will be adapted into a decolonized business model, program design and work environment. Pilot project final reflections help to determine the possibility of a regular ongoing council that will support Sacred Matriarch Creative in keeping youth voices front and centre. To learn more about your host and her journey, visit: https://www.sacredmatriarch.com/ Submissions may be sent to: [email protected] Or Sacred Matriarch social media accounts. This pilot project is made possible by Young Entrepreneurs Symposium YES YES Challenge and Indigenous Services Canada.

United Way-Supported Mobile Outreach Program Earning Trust of Homeless Youth https://www.uwcnvi.ca//united-way-supported-mobile-outreac

Looking forward to this yummy lunch to cap off our Youth Leading Reconciliation Event! Thank you Jared! and thank you Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre for your wonderful support!

Two weeks remaining for Holiday Card Contest submissions! We invite Indigenous youth ages 5-12 in B.C. to send in their original holiday-related artwork for ...a chance to be featured on our FPCC Holiday Card! Prizes will be given to the top three finalists. The deadline is November 18th, and it’s approaching fast! Check out our story for more information: https://bit.ly/2TGwzW5 If you have any questions, please reach out to Shireen Banaee at [email protected]

Need a new laptop? Apply starting mid-November for $500 Education Technology Support Grants. See www.mnbc.ca/COVID for more details on eligibility and how to apply.

Stoked to be sending lunch to Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre, Was so happy to get a message from one of their coordinators asking if I do big batches and if I would ...be interested in providing some wild foods to one of their programs. A big pot of vegan wheat free cream of nettle, which I just call tth’uxtth’ux, an equally big pot of haput stew, and scow to match! So excited to send this off knowing that it will go to feed some of my relatives in snuneymuxw. I was born to cook! #salishfire #indigenousforestpunk #traditionalfood #indigenousfoods #nettle #eatwild

FPCC Holiday Card Contest! We are looking for Indigenous Youth ages 5-12 in B.C. to send in their original holiday-related artwork! Prizes are available for ...the top three finalists, and the top candidate will have their artwork featured on our Holiday Card! Share your culture, traditions, language, community and family through the form of artwork this holiday season. Deadline for applications is Wednesday November 18, 2020. Applications can be completed through a PDF form and mailed in with your artwork or through the online application form. For more details, visit our website here: https://bit.ly/2TGwzW5 Have questions? Reach out to Shireen Banaee at [email protected]

So grateful to Care to Share for their generous donations! We feel really fortunate to live in a community that is so giving!

Ok this is my 2020 pumpkin. Let me see your pumpkin!

https://www.cbc.ca//nunavut-woman-cranberry-bannock-muffin