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AWĀSIS CONFERENCE 2006
April 26, 27, 28
Saskatoon Inn & Travelodge
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
KAKĪSKIMITOTĀN
(Let Us Learn From One Another)
AWĀSIS CONFERENCE 2006
April 26, 27, 28
Saskatoon Inn & Travelodge
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2006
ALL DAY REGISTRATION
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fashion Show 7:00 p.m. – Ballroom B – Saskatoon Inn
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2006
WELCOMING ADDRESS:
Representative, Joe Duquette High School, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Dr. Dale Auger, Author and Educator, Alberta Cree Nation
“Accessing Traditional Knowledge”
Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Thursday Lunch & AGM
Everyone is Invited!
THURSDAY EVENING BANQUET & SOCIAL
Doors open – 6:00 p.m.
Dinner – 6:30p.m.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Don Burnstick
ENTERTAINMENT: DerRic Starlight, Winston Wuttunee & Ray St. Germain
FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2006
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Cecelia Fire Thunder, President of Oglala Sioux Tribe, South Dakota
“Journey to Wellness and Balance”
Friday 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Friday Luncheon 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Saskatoon Inn: Cultural Entertainment
Youth Entertainment 2:30 p.m.
Travelodge: Concert featuring “War Party”
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Guest Speaker Profiles
Thursday Welcoming Address
Joe Duquette High School is the hosting institution for Awāsis Conference 2006. A representative from the school will
welcome the conference delegates.
Thursday Keynote
Dr. Dale Auger is a Sakaw Cree from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta. He
is a highly talented public speaker, educator and visual artist, whose vividly coloured and highly
provocative paintings have captured the attention and imagination of many audiences across
Canada and throughout the world. Utilizing stories, songs and drumming, Dr. Auger takes all
audiences - be they Artists, Students or Scholars - on a creative journey where both Traditional
and Western methods of education are used to Create, Inspire and Transfer Knowledge. Full of
humour, insight and personal experiences, his workshop sessions are certain to entertain,
educate and enlighten all who attend. Heritage House Publishing will publish his first book,
Mwakwa - Talks to the Loon: A Cree Story for Children, illustrated and written in English and
Cree by Dale, in 2006. Dale studied education at the University of Calgary and graduated with
a doctoral degree in 2000. Dale currently lives near Bragg Creek, Alberta.
Friday Keynote
Cecelia Fire Thunder (Oglala Sioux) South Dakota-born, she is the first elected female
president of the Oglala Lakota Nation. She is a licensed nurse, widely known as an advocate for
wellness and women issues, and for her unique way of reaching the hearts of communities and
people. Cecelia has co-written several healing and wellness curricula including the Gathering of
Native Americans (GONA) for SCAP. She has presented at over 50 national conferences in the USA
and Canada. Cecelia is presently the Board President for KILI Radio and hosts the community
healing programs. Cecelia’s humour, tears, hugs, hope, encouragement, and care have helped
others begin their journey to wellness and balance.
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AWĀSIS 2006
Thursday Evening Entertainment
Master of Ceremonies: Don Burnstick is a Cree from the Alexander First
Nation located outside of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Don has been involved within the
healing/personal wellness movement for the past 17 years and has utilized humour and
performance to provide a holistic approach to healing. His message speaks to a proud heritage,
the importance of healing through humour and his continuing desire to leave a better world for
our future generations. In addition to his healing work, Don has established himself as one of
Canada’s best comedians of all times. His highly acclaimed comedy show “You Might be a
Redskin – Healing Through Native Humour”, is a comedic performance, that humorously
portrays First Nations people, their habits, likes and dislikes.
DerRic Starlight is a 26 year old from The Tsuu T’ina Nation west of Calgary,
Alberta. DerRic has built a name for himself by using Comedy, Original Puppet Creations,
Characters, Voices, and Pro Wrestling Business experience. He has created his own brand
of Aboriginal Puppet Characters and can do over 275 different voices. He has traveled with
his puppets across Canada, United States, New Zealand, Hawaii, Tahiti and Japan. DerRic
provides “motivational” workshops for all ages about his experience in the entertainment
business, as well as Drug and Alcohol Free, and Positive Lifestyles. DerRic’s Comedy
Puppet Show and Stand-Up Comedy routines are hilarious and universal in theme, geared
for people of all ages, children and adults alike.
Ray St. Germain is a proud Métis who started show business at the young age of
14, entertaining people at talent shows and singing wherever they would let him. When he
was 16 he was asked to join a traveling radio show western band. At 18, Ray won a Cross
Canada CBC Television Talent contest called “Talent Caravan”. In 1978 Ray wrote,
produced and hosted a series of television shows for Global Television, which won the
Can-Pro Gold Award for “Best New Variety Show.” The series was renewed every year up
to 1990 and it was syndicated nationally. He has enjoyed touring Canada and the world
especially when “The Ray St. Germain Show” was asked to entertain the troops overseas.
Traveling to Germany, Israel and Cyprus, Ray continues to perform live shows at Casinos,
Fairs and Exhibitions.
Winston Wuttunee is one of Canada’s first and finest Aboriginal entertainers. He
is a Cree from the Eagle Hills of Saskatchewan who is now based in Alberta. Entertainer,
workshop facilitator, chairperson, master of ceremonies, singer, songwriter, musician, music
teacher, actor and comedian, Winston has been twice recognized as the Most Valuable
Contributor to Aboriginal Art from the Blue Lantern Awards. He was honored with the
Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards 2003 Lifetime Contribution to Aboriginal Music award.
Over the last 30 years, Winston Wuttunee (Eagle Tail Feather) has performed extensively in
Canada, the USA, the Middle East and Europe. After receiving his Bachelor of Music
degree, Winston taught “Native Music” at Brandon University from 1978-79. In 2004, he
developed a “First Nations” music course using the “Orf” method for classroom/band
instruction. Winston Wuttunee has ten recordings to his credit.
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Friday Afternoon Youth Entertainment
War Party
Inspired by the revolutionary forces of rap and driven by the untold injustice inflicted on the American Indian, the music and
message of Hobbema’s War Party tells a remarkable and heroic story of hip-hop, courage, honesty and determination.
Easily one of the most important rap groups of their time, War Party focuses on the trials and tribulations of coming from a socially,
politically, and economically deprived environment such as the First Nation’s reserves of North America. Staying true to the keep it
real code of hip-hop War Party sends a uniquely positive vibe of hope, change and empowerment. Making music to make a
difference War Party is exceptionally constructive with the art form educating youth on issues such as substance abuse, suicide and
positive activism.
With a strong reputation for ground breaking accomplishments, War Party has gained national recognition for their music from Much
Music Canada (RAP CITY), The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and the Aboriginal People’s Television Network
(APTN).
War Party recorded their first album titled “The Reign” in 1999 independently releasing the debut CD late 2000 and winning the
2001 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Rap or Hip-hop Album. Shooting their first music video titled “Feeling Reserved” in
September 2001 War Party became the first native rappers to appear on Much Music Rap City, Going Coastal and The Down Low
(Da Mix). The Feeling Reserved video also went on to win the 2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Music Video.
War Party also released an independent EP titled “Exclusive Rez Cuts” winning the 2002 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best
Rap or Hip-hop Album. War Party’s 2nd full length independent release titled The Greatest Natives from the North went on to
receive nominations for the 2003 Native American Music Awards and the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards.
NOTE: See youth sessions and registration information beginning on page 23 of this package.
52002 Airport Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7L 6M4
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at the rate of $92 double or single occupancy. To book a room, ♦ Indoor Pool/Whirlpool
please call no later than March 26st, 2006 and make reference ♦ Botanica Restaurant/Lounge
to the Awāsis 2006 Conference at the reservations desk.
♦ Room Service, Free Parking & Security
Tel: (306) 242-1440
Toll Free: 1-800-667-8789
106 Circle Drive West
Saskatoon, SK
S7L 4L6
♦ 268 Guest Rooms and Suites
♦ Water slide/Pool Complex
♦ The Garden Terrace Restaurant
♦ Bar and Lounge
♦ Room Service, Parking and Security
Tel: (306) 242-8881
Toll Free: 1-888-278-4209
A block of rooms are currently reserved at the Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel at a rate of $99 for double or single
occupancy. To book a room, please call by March 28, 2006 and make reference to the AWĀSIS Conference 2006.
6THURSDAY – 75 Minute (10:15 – 11:30)
#100 The Journey of Recovery and Healing #106 Suicide TALK
Fred Nulamaloak Linda Cairns
Saskatoon Inn Saskatoon Inn
It is important that children have healthy adults in their lives. In this This presentation is for persons interested in learning more about
session, Mr. Nulamaloak will share strategies for building community suicide and what can be done to help those at risk. Basic information
supports which can help people access and maintain their recovery will be provided about signs of suicide risk along with initial helping
and healing in spite of the challenges which characteristically arise. steps.
The role of Elders as one community support will be included.
#107 Community Based Education Initiative: Bridging
#102 The Significance and Teachings of the Tipi Science Based Learning and Ancient Wisdom
Mary Lee Roy Sondershausen and Tim Hopkins
Saskatoon Inn Saskatoon Inn
Participants will learn the concepts and teachings of the tipi. Roy and Tim have been actively working on a project that will create
Participants will also “help” with the set up of a tipi. greater affirmation of Indigenous knowledge into the science
classroom. Until recently much of the science education that has
#103 Attitudes Towards Education occurred in Saskatchewan classrooms has been devoid of
Winston Wuttunee Indigenous knowledge and its importance to the people of our
Saskatoon Inn province. In the scope of this project, they would like to create a
new grade 9 science course that will blend Indigenous knowledge
Many students are able to obtain jobs, while still in high school, and and Western science. They will review the development of the
they begin to think that is all they need and quite often will abandon project and allow participants to be among the first to see and
their education. Time progresses and these students begin to realize comment on the units developed for this course.
that their skills are limited and their jobs are taking them nowhere.
The problem that many have, is that they are conditioned to accept #108 Traditional Handgames
the unacceptable after years of doing or believing the same thing. Ben and Sylvia Weenie
How do we change those types of attitudes? This session will Travelodge
discuss ways of helping students to change their attitudes about
education. Traditional handgames are social cultural activities that include
teachings and singing of the Plains Cree. They are games of
#104 Aboriginal HIV/AIDS: Ways of Knowing laughter and healing which sharpen observation skills of human
Margaret Akan and Ron Horsefall behaviour. Traditional games are highly recommended for classroom
Travelodge use to enhance co-operative learning. They are exciting hands-on
interactive activities that incorporate fun with traditional song in
All Nations Hope AIDS Network (ANHAN) will share current observation skill building and leadership training.
Aboriginal information, statistics and facts on HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis
C. This involves a series of fact sheets, exercises and a power point #109 Weaving Words & Willows
presentation. An important part of the presentation is an inspirational Billy Joe Laboucan
speaker who is living with HIV/AIDS. Focused more on applying the Travelodge
knowledge of Aboriginal traditional and cultural ways of healing while
incorporating the Western and alternative therapies. In a workshop format, you will learn how to observe Indigenous
protocols on storytelling and to seek Elders; advice for using Legends
#105 Healing Diabetes Naturally “Ātayohkewina” and Stories “Ācimowina” in your classrooms. This
Paulette Millis workshop will inspire you to use an Indigenous pedagogy in the oral
Travelodge tradition in combination with re-telling, writing as well as other formats
that can be adapted for students’ learning styles. Furthermore, you
You have a choice! Your quality of life depends on food and lifestyle will learn the various genres of Indigenous storytelling from legends
changes! What IS the IDEAL diet for a diabetic or a hypoglycaemic or sacred stories to stories in humour, miraculous and historical
person (low blood sugar)! This presentation focuses on quality and content. There are suggestions on how to access the storytellers in
quantity of foods needed to maintain sugar balance, improve weight your areas and some ideas on how to start a Storyteller Circle.
loss, and stabilize emotions. Learn about easy to use substitutions
for refined and processed foods, and helpful natural supplements. Culture Wellness
Spirituality Education
7THURSDAY – 75 Minute (10:15 – 11:30), Continued…
#110 Stories from the Barrenlands: Following in the #114 Teaching Strategies for FASD/Behaviour Students
Footsteps of the Ancients Stacy Burns, Lance Byhette and Justin Galloway
Lynda Holland Travelodge
Travelodge
This presentation will be an overview of the Prince Albert Grand
The Dene Sųłiné of Saskatchewan’s far north possess an Council Child Care and Education Centre. The main focus will be
encyclopaedic knowledge of the barrens. They maintain their from the academic and school setting at Angus Mirasty School. The
relationship to the land, to the animals, and to spirits of their school program, as it pertains to a Therapeutic, Behaviour
ancestors. This presentation will show slides and photographs of Modification Program meeting the students’ needs, will be discussed.
places of significance to the Dene Sųłiné, maps drawn by Dene and They will share some of the strategies, suggestions, materials and
Inuit indicating their vast geographic knowledge, and traditional ideas they utilize within the child care centre and school. Audiences
camps on the barrens. Stories will be shared about the places visited will take away with them some practical ideas they can incorporate
– both legends and history – and “family stories” as told by the elders into their own school setting.
born on the barrenlands. Lynda will also talk about research sources
and techniques for finding information about other First Nations #115 Intergenerational Language Transmission at the CILLDI
people as well. Cree Immersion Day Camp
Heather Blair, Donna Paskemin and Ferlin McGilvery
#111 “See Your Choices, Choose Your Path” Aboriginal Travelodge
Career Development Kit
Angela Miller Joshua Fishman (1990, 1991) argues that the only efforts to reverse
Saskatoon Inn language loss worldwide are those where there was a conscious
effort to ensure that the language was being used between
This presentation will provide an overview of the Aboriginal career generations of speakers. The authentic communication of parents
development kit, “See Your Choices, Choose Your Path”. The kit and grandparents to children is a crucial link to reinstituting the
contains multimedia materials to inform Aboriginal youth about languages with young speakers. With this in mind and in response to
employment opportunities in Saskatchewan, career planning, CILLDI students’ questions as to how do we make Indigenous
entrepreneurship, education and training programs and institutions, language revitalization a reality, we decided to incorporate a Cree
and Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis role models. language immersion day camp in 2003 for children at our Institute. In
this presentation we will report on the events of our Immersion
#112 Métis Story Telling & Music daycamp over three summers, discuss the components of the
Maria Campbell, John and Vicki Arcand program, and make recommendations as to how we see the
Saskatoon Inn development and research here can benefit other Indigenous
language immersion programs.
The Métis oral tradition of storytelling is creatively mixed with the
traditional music of the Métis people. Maria reads from her published #116 Elders’ Forum
collection “Stories of the Road Allowance People” to background Facilitator: Tyrone Tootoosis
music by the Master of the Métis Fiddle John and his wife Vicki. Saskatoon Inn
Questions are fielded from the audience and often much interaction
takes place. This presentation is a wonderful cultural and traditional This unique 75 minute public round table discussion will encourage
blend of two art forms that always leaves the audience wanting more! participants to ask a panel of four male Elders pertinent questions
regarding:
#113 Teaching Spirituality to Youth and Adults
Luana Mangold 1) Roles of the Elder in the school and community
Saskatoon Inn 2) Governing Laws and Protocol
3) Feasts and Important Ceremonies
We will explore the individual concepts of spirituality and experience 4) Medicine and Herbs
in this interactive workshop session. We will understand the desire to 5) Culture and Tradition
know our Creator. We will learn how to develop a daily plan to foster 6) Important Issues
the spiritual side of life through rituals to enrich our spirit so that we
feel safe and supported. We will recognize our part in the whole of
creation and understand the benefits of continued growth by
protecting and not losing our spiritual self, as we take on our special
roles in life.
An Elders’ Lounge will be made available during
the conference for all participants.
8THURSDAY – 75 Minute (1:00 – 2:15)
#200 Elders: The Vital Role They Play #204 Teaching with Winter Counts
Fred Nulamaloak Craig Howe
Saskatoon Inn Saskatoon Inn
Elders play a vital role in enriching cultural identity and guiding others This interactive workshop includes a fast-paced PowerPoint
in their decision-making. They serve as community role models, as a presentation that illustrates how winter counts were traditionally used
link to the past and intergenerational learning opportunities. Based to organize, remember and recount the past in First Nations. It will
on his experience in both Inuit and First Nations communities, Mr. also include hands-on experience with creating a winter count and
Nulamaloak will discuss the role of Elders. He will suggest ways to advice for teachers looking to incorporate culturally based methods of
involve Elders in school and parenting programs. recording history and culture into their classrooms. The strategies
presented in this workshop encourage students to interact with
#201 Representative Workforce classmates, to construct meaning from current events, to represent
Wayne McKenzie those events in words and images, and to enjoy the learning process.
Saskatoon Inn
#205 Student Leadership: Building Foundations for the
Mr. McKenzie will explain the need to have an Aboriginal-specific and Future!
focused approach for employment development and economic Lannie Donaldson
development in Saskatchewan. The argument is that if our traditional Travelodge
or status quo programs are not working, then we need a new
approach in doing business, in all sectors. The Representative This fast paced seminar is about turning your students into leaders.
Workforce Strategy reminds us all that we have different roles to play Everybody can attest to the fact that students who have clear goals
preparing our workplaces to integrate Aboriginal people and can see the rewards in serving others do far better in their school
appropriately. Aboriginal people and organizations have a role to careers. How do we teach our students to become leaders in our
play in ensuring that education is the priority, and to acquire the schools and communities? This session will give educator’s usable
necessary skills and abilities to compete in Saskatchewan and ideas and concepts to begin a solid leadership program in their
Canada’s job market. school.
#202 Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation: Aboriginal #206 Film, T.V. and Stage
Communications Gordon Tootoosis
Darrell Prokopie and Vernon Lewis Saskatoon Inn
Travelodge
In this session, Gordon will discuss his artistic journey in film, T.V.
This session will discuss employment opportunities for Aboriginal and stage industries. He will share with the participants his stories
Broadcasting and the growth of Aboriginal languages and about the business, as well as the trials and tribulations that come
employment opportunities for Aboriginal people within the industry. with his work. This information will provide participants with some
focus and direction in helping potential students/individuals to seek
#203 Achieving Potential: A Response to Early Leavers careers in the film industry.
Dr. Douglas Nelson
Travelodge
AWĀSIS Special Subject Council
This workshop will provide an action-based response to the issue of AGM & Luncheon
Aboriginal youth who drop out of school. Very small percentages of
Aboriginal people complete their studies and find a successful Your registration to the conference provides you with membership
position that is both rewarding and needed. As a result of the high to the Council. We invite all Awāsis members to attend this
rates of non-completion, we began the process of creating a model of meeting to discuss the renewal and future directions of the
intervention in these four phases: Phase 1 – aimed at retaining Council. A meeting agenda will be available at registration.
grade 12, Phase 2 – designed to re-establish a connection for
Aboriginal students who have already dropped out, Phase 3 – When: Thursday, April 27, 2006
addresses the huge void created by the resistance of FNMI grade 9’s
11:30 a.m. – Ballroom B – Saskatoon Inn
to register and arrive at a high school program, Phase 4 – looks at
ensuring that the grade 6 students and their parents have the
information to successfully choose and register in an appropriate Author Richard Wagamese will read excerpts from his
junior high program. published work during the luncheon.
Tickets for the luncheon will be available at the ticket
booth and are sold during the conference.
9THURSDAY – 75 Minute (2:45 – 4:00)
#300 The Youth Criminal Justice Act: An Overview for #304 Music for Healing and Transition
Educators or Youth Luana Mangold, CMP (Certified Music Practitioner)
Deb McLachlan Saskatoon Inn
Saskatoon Inn
This workshop will recognize and explore the therapeutic holistic
When young people 12 through 17 years of age are in trouble with enhancement of music by demonstrating how music can be a part of
the law, the Youth Criminal Justice Act applies to them. This a healing process and how it can be used to assist the dying. This
presentation will give an overview of the Act including information session will begin by distinguishing "healing" from "curing." It is
about what happens when a youth is in trouble with the law as well necessary to explain that the music practitioner serves with
as the role that parents, schools and communities can play in responsible and musical principles in mind. We learn to respect and
ensuring that youth receive meaningful consequences that will help approach this type of work in a caring manner. We learn to respect
them to stay out of trouble in the future. the roles and responsibilities of health care professionals and to work
cooperatively with them. There will be much discussion and
#301 Revitalizing Aboriginal Language with Music demonstration of rhythm, harmony and use of different types of
Laura Burnouf and Margarite Allard instruments such as flute, bowls, drums and sticks. There will be
Travelodge discussion of current research in the application of therapeutic music.
An understanding of the need for training and certification of music
In this session, participants will be involved in a process that involves practitioners will be explained. The experience and observations of
a way of adapting and composing music, songs and chants to participants will be called upon in a fun way.
facilitate language instruction in various levels. We will also show
how to incorporate music into daily activities. We will explore other #305 T.A.C.T. (Teens and Conflict Together)
areas such as recording songs and voice. If you play an instrument, Suzanne Petryshyn
bring it along! Travelodge
#302 Indigenous Oral History in the Classroom This workshop provides participants with the self-awareness and the
Dr. Winona Wheeler communication skills needed to empower them to use a problem
Saskatoon Inn solving process when faced with conflict. Fun, educational games
and exercises reinforce learning by providing a safe environment for
Oral history can teach us much about the past that is often the participants to explore conflict. As well, it will provide participants
overlooked or marginalized by professional historians. This with the awareness of their own conflict management and
workshop will describe the vast knowledge oral history offers, how communication styles and promote change with the skills needed to
oral history can be used to enhance a wide range of classes, and enable change.
what kinds of issues teachers need to address in preparing oral
history curriculum and hands-on oral history projects for their #306 Indigenous Mathematics
students. It will demonstrate that engaging students in oral history Dr. Lee Wilson
projects provides an exciting and empowering learning experience. Saskatoon Inn
#303 Aboriginal Literacy: Current Statistics and Strategies Mathematics is abundantly prevalent in the natural and modern
Carole Vandale world. Indeed, mathematics is an essential and important discipline,
Travelodge as underlined by the sophisticated mathematical insight and
knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Our
The International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) is a advancement as a society at the frontiers of science and technology
questionnaire that was conducted in 2003. National and regional are largely determined by our ability to exploit mathematical
statistical results were released in May and November 2005. These concepts. The presentation will survey the presence and history of
statistics reveal some startling facts about how people are coping mathematics in the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
with literacy challenges in their lives and communities. The and their contributions to this important area of the natural sciences.
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network Inc. (SALN) has been
mandated to disseminate the results of this study to communities and
groups dealing with literacy in Saskatchewan. This presentation
focuses on the statistics from Saskatchewan. Along with the IALSS
results, changes in the literacy sector will be discussed.
If you are interested in volunteering for the upcoming AWĀSIS Conference, please phone
Ray Pritchard at (306) 343-0055 or email him at rpritchard@scs.sk.ca for more information.
10THURSDAY – Half Day (1:00 – 4:00)
#400 The Métis Sash: Fingerweaving History and #404 Gang Awareness and Prevention
Techniques Dwayne Daniels and Russell Badger
Karon Shmon Travelodge
Saskatoon Inn
This presentation will provide a brief overview of gangs in
The sash remains an enduring symbol of Métis pride and identity. Saskatchewan. Additionally, it will provide a snapshot of gang
Originally, sashes were made entirely by hand with no equipment activity in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina. Finally, the
except fingers and yarn. Today sashes are mostly machine woven presentation will provide signs of gang involvement and strategies on
with few people having the time or technique to make them by hand. how to deal with gang activity within schools and at home.
Participants will learn the history of the sash and have the opportunity
to learn the fingerweaving technique used to make sashes in the #405 Rebuilding the Spirit: Health Recovery for Aboriginal
early days when Métis culture was at its emerging stages. People
Don Burnstick
#401 Strategies for Working with Individuals with Fetal Saskatoon Inn
Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Across the
Lifespan Don utilizes the four Sacred Teachings of healing; Prayer, Sharing,
Holly Graham Crying and Laughter to bring about real balance in the recovery
Saskatoon Inn process.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is the leading cause of mental #406 Gift of Language and Culture
disability in North America. Approximately one in one hundred Edie Venne-Hyggen, Minnie McKenzie, Leda Corrigal and
people have this disability. Everyone will interact with an individual Brian McDonald
who has FASD either in a personal or professional setting. This Saskatoon Inn
session will briefly review: history, incidence, teratology (the changes
the fetus goes through when exposed to alcohol during pregnancy), The workshop will present a video of the project, power point
male and community role, with an emphasis on strategies. presentation, an overview of the website and a demonstration of
Strategies to use across the lifespan from birth to adult will be interactive language activities. Participants will be given knowledge
discussed. of how First Nations organizations and the Provincial Education
System created a partnership project to work towards on-going
#402 Why Am I So Tired? … and other factors contributing development of curriculum resources for Aboriginal Language and
to MY STRESS! Culture curricula. Presenters will present curriculum guides and
Faith Wood supplementary resources available for Core Language and
Saskatoon Inn Immersion teachers. An excellent opportunity for participants to gain
knowledge and skills on the various teaching methodologies and
How is it, that whenever we think of STRESS, we equate it to time (or strategies used to teach second language acquisition. There will also
lack thereof)? After all, time is life’s greatest equalizer. We each be ideas shared on how to maintain and retain a first language.
have exactly 24 hours in a day, so isn’t it really what we are doing
with our “time” that is the real issue? Researchers have estimated #407 2006 Circle of Voices Crystal Meth Presentation
that 80% of disease is stress related. Since we cannot avoid it, the Donna Heimbecker, Curtis Peeteetuce and the
key to dealing with stress is in the relieving of it. Come prepared to C.O.V. Cast
laugh and learn some key strategies for letting go of the stress in Travelodge
your life!
As part of a community-based healing and community awareness
#403 Yoga to Fuel Your Spirit initiative, the 2006 Circle of Voices program is dedicated to
Nancy Steiger addressing the issue of Crystal Meth. Documented incidence of
Travelodge Crystal Meth addiction in Saskatchewan indicates that it is
accompanied by a rapid increase in crime and increased violence
Whether you’ve practiced yoga before or are a raw beginner, this both in the community and in the homes of users. A formerly safe
session will offer you the opportunity to connect with your breath – community can rapidly turn dangerous when hit with the Meth
perhaps introduce you to your breath! – and recharge your system. epidemic. The value in presenting a dramatic portrayal based on the
You’ll leave the workshop session ready for “Monday morning with a real life experiences of the participants will help the target audience
smile” and armed with some strategies to keep you that way observe, critically assess and ultimately develop behaviour of
throughout the year! Participants are asked to come dressed in non- abstinence towards crystal meth. We hope to make a positive impact
restrictive, loose clothing (i.e., t-shirt and tights or sweat pants; jeans thereby creating awareness of the issue and reducing the incidence
and dresses or skirts are not a good idea). Handouts will be given to to Crystal Meth usage and eventually its associated production.
guide you in practicing some postures at home.
11THURSDAY – Half Day (1:00 – 4:00), continued…
#408 Let’s Keep Physical Activity Cool for Kids and Helping
Athletes Find Their Way
Tami Denomie (Saskatchewan’s In Motion) and Shannon
Duff (Saskatchewan’s Sport Match)
Travelodge
Saskatchewan In Motion encourages schools to look beyond the
traditional choices for physical activity throughout the school day and
create classrooms that move. Many opportunities exist where
physical activity can be incorporated and used as a tool to enhance
student learning and foster positive physical activity experiences for
every student. Participants will learn easy ways to increase physical
activity through an integrated school strategy. Saskatchewan Sport
Match will focus on youth ages 12-18 and help each student match to
sports in which he or she can succeed and enjoy based on their
athletic skills, fitness and natural abilities. By encouraging successful
“The grandfathers and the
participation in a sport, Sport Match will help improve students’ self- grandmothers are in the
esteem and encourage them to remain physically active.
children; teach them well.”
#409 The Positive Impact of Dance Education
Andrea Palmer
Travelodge
This workshop is an exploration of the positive impact of dance
education for children and adolescents as part of a physical
education program. Various forms of dance will be introduced,
including world rhythms and urban dance (hip hop and breakdance).
The spiritual, mental as well as physical benefits of dance will be
addressed. We will also take a close look at some of the challenges
that can be encountered when introducing a dance program to
students. A video presentation will be followed by discussion and a
sample dance workshop. Be prepared to move!!!
Conference delegates are invited to attend
a Fashion Show at the Saskatoon Inn,
which showcases the talents of
Aboriginal designers from Saskatchewan.
WHEN: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2006 in Ballroom B
FREE OF CHARGE!
12THURSDAY – Full Day (10:15 – 4:00)
#500 From the Oral Tradition to the Printed Page: Freeing #501 Exploring Health and Wellness
the Storyteller Within Lloyd Attig
Richard Wagamese and Debra Powell Saskatoon Inn
Saskatoon Inn
This workshop can provide teachers and students with an avenue to
This full day workshop will provide participants with skills to tell take better control of their lives. It can also provide one with renewed
spontaneous stories aloud. More than a creative writing workshop, it balance, better ideas to improve both professional and personal
will use traditional storytelling skills coupled with the facilitators’ relationships and to learn and re-develop more effective
successful writing formula to empower people to find their active communication skills. Being out of Balance can be the cause of
authentic voice. Using oral storytelling techniques and contemporary unnecessary stress, anxiety, depression, physical ailments and
speechcraft aspiring writers and communicators will learn to harness spiritual bankruptcy that can lead to overall ineffectiveness of an
their ideas, fire their imagination and be more confident public individual. Participants of this workshop will learn a practical,
speakers. Perfect for students, teachers and business professionals experiential, and traditional approach to wellness that can be easily
alike, you will think clearer and more directly and create vibrant adapted for use for themselves and for their respective clientele.
stories, presentations, speeches and reports. Active and engaging,
participants must wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to have
fun!
Thursday Banquet and Social
Thursday Evening …
Doors Open: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment: 7:00 p.m.
With performances by:
Comedian: DerRic Starlight
&
Entertainers: Winston Wuttunee, Ray St. Germain,
And Special Guests
Come and share an evening full of fun and
entertainment!
13FRIDAY – 75 Minute (10:15 – 11:30)
#600 The Tradition of the Hand Drum #605 Friends for Life Resource Centre: The best kept secret
Simon and Alma Kytwayhat in Saskatchewan!
Saskatoon Inn Linda Cairns
Saskatoon Inn
Participants attending this session will have the opportunity to hear
Simon explain how the drum is central in many facets of our Here is your chance to look at and learn more about our newer
traditional beliefs. Those attending will be encouraged to sing four resources. Hundreds of books, videos, articles, brochures are
hand drum songs. available for loan. Topics include but are not limited to: anger
management, balanced lifestyles, bullying, conflict resolution,
#601 Miniature Drum Making depression, eating disorders, grief, mental illness, peer mediation,
Sanford Strongarm social skills, stress …
Saskatoon Inn
#606 Elders’ Forum
Wanuskewin Heritage Park’s interpreter Sanford Strongarm will give Facilitator: Tyrone Tootoosis
a hands-on demonstration on the art of miniature drum making. All Saskatoon Inn
resources and materials will be supplied for conference participants.
This unique 75 minute public round table discussion will encourage
#602 Song and Dance participants to ask a panel of four female Elders pertinent questions
Sternley Kay regarding:
Saskatoon Inn
1) Roles of the Elder in the school and community
Wanuskewin Heritage Park’s interpreter and Champion Traditional 2) Governing Laws and Protocol
Dancer Sternley Kay will deliver this workshop. Participants will be 3) Feasts and Important Ceremonies
instructed in the performance of various First Nations songs and 4) Medicine and Herbs
accompanying traditional dance styles. 5) Culture and Tradition
6) Important Issues
#603 Beading and Moccasin Making
Aldina Laliberte
Saskatoon Inn
Teachers and conference participants will learn how to make a
simple pair of moccasins and how to begin the art of beadworking.
REMINDER:
#604 “From the Source: A Creative Journey Using
Traditional and Western Methods of Education to There will be FREE SHUTTLE BUS service for
Create, Inspire and Transfer Knowledge”
Dr. Dale Auger ALL conference delegates for transportation
Saskatoon Inn between the Saskatoon Inn and the
This workshop will address issues pertaining to the difficulties many
Travelodge on Thursday, April 27th and
Native people face as they integrate into the Western world. Utilizing Friday, April 28th.
traditional story-telling methods, Dr. Auger will relate tales covering
the journey of The Artist, The Student and The Scholar in the
Western world. Full of humour, insight and personal experiences,
this session is certain to entertain and enlighten all who attend.
Culture Wellness
Spirituality Education
14FRIDAY – 75 Minute (1:00 – 2:15)
#700 Forget Failure … Why do Aboriginal Students #704 Oops, the wheels fell off! How did that happen?
Succeed? Lanni Donaldson
Darryl Bazylak Travelodge
Saskatoon Inn
This particular session has been developed to offer teachers fresh
For too many years educators have focused on researching reasons ideas based on twenty-five years of scientific research into the
for Aboriginal student failure. Their examination has failed to bring process of reading and how reading skills are acquired in the brain.
about effective change in schools. In my research, I asked students Lanni truly believes that we must, “Learn from the past, in order to
not what caused past failure, but rather what factors contributed to teach for the future”. If you are an educator with an open mind, a
their success. Sharing circles, involving five female Aboriginal sense of humour and a burning desire to assist your students, then
students, revealed factors that assisted them in attaining their grade this is a do not miss session. The session is filled with scientific
12 diplomas. My presentation will discuss, in the framework of a facts, stories and solutions that will assist teachers in their day-to-day
medicine wheel, the success factors as identified by the students and classrooms.
relate them to my experiences as a teacher and administrator at an
urban Aboriginal high school. #705 Film, T.V. and Stage
Gordon Tootoosis
#701 Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation: Aboriginal Saskatoon Inn
Communications
Darrell Prokopie and Vernon Lewis In this session, Gordon will discuss his artistic journey in film, T.V.
Travelodge and stage industries. He will share with the participants his stories
about the business, as well as the trials and tribulations that come
This session will discuss employment opportunities for Aboriginal with his work. This information will provide participants with some
Broadcasting and the growth of Aboriginal languages and focus and direction in helping potential students/individuals to seek
employment opportunities for Aboriginal people within the industry. careers in the film industry.
#702 Achieving Potential: A Response to Early Leavers
Dr. Douglas Nelson
Travelodge
This workshop will provide an action-based response to the issue of CULTURAL
Aboriginal youth who drop out of school. Very small percentages of
Aboriginal people complete their studies and find a successful ENTERTAINMENT
position that is both rewarding and needed. As a result of the high
rates of non-completion, we began the process of creating a model of
intervention in these four phases: Phase 1 – aimed at retaining
Luncheon
grade 12, Phase 2 – designed to re-establish a connection for
Aboriginal students who have already dropped out, Phase 3 – 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
addresses the huge void created by the resistance of FNMI grade 9’s
to register and arrive at a high school program, Phase 4 – looks at Ballroom B – Saskatoon Inn
ensuring that the grade 6 students and their parents have the
information to successfully choose and register in an appropriate
junior high program. Friday’s Luncheon will present
traditional and cultural
#703 Teaching with Winter Counts
Craig Howe performances!
Saskatoon Inn
►Tickets for the luncheon will be available
This interactive workshop includes a fast-paced PowerPoint
presentation that illustrates how winter counts were traditionally used at the ticket booth and are sold during the
to organize, remember and recount the past in First Nations. It will conference.
also include hands-on experience with creating a winter count and
advice for teachers looking to incorporate culturally based methods of
recording history and culture into their classrooms. The strategies
presented in this workshop encourage students to interact with
classmates, to construct meaning from current events, to represent
those events in words and images, and to enjoy the learning process.
15FRIDAY – 75 Minute (2:45 – 4:00)
#800 Exploring Traditional Aboriginal Justice Concepts in #803 The “Back to Batoche” Interactive Website
Contemporary Canadian Society and Teaching Youth David Morin
about the Law in Their Lives Travelodge
Deb McLachlan
Saskatoon inn During this session, you will take a tour of a new Website, which aims
to teach about the Northwest Resistance of 1885 as well as
This presentation will introduce the teachers’ resources Currents, showcasing how Métis culture is being celebrated today at the Back
Just Law and the Student Edition. It is a middle years and high to Batoche festival. Developed by the Gabriel Dumont Institute
school resource and may also be useful to individuals who deal with (GDI), this completely bilingual website utilizes Flash technology,
youth and their law-related problems. Currents looks at questions allowing users to choose from four different animated hosts to help
such as how societies make laws, resolve conflicts and deal with the users surf through hundreds of pictures, hours of video, over a
those who do not live up to society’s standard for behaviour. The hundred pages of written text, and more! In addition, a number of
law-making process, conflict resolution, justice and rights are all interactive games are featured as a fun way to teach and learn.
considered from both an Aboriginal and an Anglo-Canadian
perspective. Just Law is intended to assist teachers and students in #804 That’s A Fact! Using Information Text with Grades 3-6
grade nine through twelve in various curriculum areas. The primary Jackie Bradley
goal of this resource is to provide teachers with assistance as they Travelodge
encourage students to think about the basic concepts of the law, and
the application of those concepts and principles in their daily living. The why and how of using informational text to increase
Teachers sometimes hesitate to introduce law into their courses. comprehension and writing will be explored in this session.
With this resource, the goal for students will be to learn about law, Participants will hear the research behind using informational text
how to access sources of information, how to ask thought provoking and then be presented with strategies that can easily be incorporated
questions, rather than learning the law. into a variety of subject areas. See how to use explicit instruction to
introduce and develop reading and writing strategies using
#801 Revitalizing Aboriginal Language with Music informational text.
Laura Burnouf and Margarite Allard
Travelodge #805 T.A.C.T. (Teens and Conflict Together)
Suzanne Petryshyn
In this session, participants will be involved in a process that involves Travelodge
a way of adapting and composing music, songs and chants to
facilitate language instruction in various levels. We will also show This workshop provides participants with the self-awareness and the
how to incorporate music into daily activities. We will explore other communication skills needed to empower them to use a problem
areas such as recording songs and voice. If you play an instrument, solving process when faced with conflict. Fun, educational games
bring it along! and exercises reinforce learning by providing a safe environment for
the participants to explore conflict. As well, it will provide participants
#802 Indigenous Knowledge and Science with the awareness of their own conflict management and
Ted View and Delvin Kennedy communication styles and promote change with the skills needed to
Saskatoon Inn enable change.
Ted and Delvin had a chance to team teach at Joe Duquette High #806 Indigenous Mathematics
School, which primarily consists of First Nations students. While they Dr. Lee Wilson
embarked on their teaching experience, they struggled to incorporate Saskatoon Inn
science with First Nations cultural perspectives. Their presentation
will outline their experiences and struggles to make science relevant Mathematics is abundantly prevalent in the natural and modern
to the students and how they attempted to incorporate Indigenous world. Indeed, mathematics is an essential and important discipline,
knowledge and science. Through a variety of media, they will share as underlined by the sophisticated mathematical insight and
ideas, provide a collection of lesson plans and activities and offer knowledge of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Our
other teachers ways of incorporating Indigenous knowledge. advancement as a society at the frontiers of science and technology
are largely determined by our ability to exploit mathematical
concepts. The presentation will survey the presence and history of
mathematics in the lives of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas
and their contributions to this important area of the natural sciences.
16FRIDAY – Half Day (1:00 – 4:00)
#900 Aboriginal Gangs: What’s it all about? #902 Gift of Language and Culture
André Poilievre Edie Venne-Hyggen, Minnie McKenzie, Leda Corrigal and
Saskatoon Inn Brian McDonald
Saskatoon Inn
The journey to becoming a member of an Aboriginal street gang
begins, for many, in early childhood. Poverty, racism, abandonment The workshop will present a video of the project, power point
and various forms of dysfunctions lead young people for what is for presentation, an overview of the website and a demonstration of
them fulfilling acceptance, but in fact becomes an addictive, criminal interactive language activities. Participants will be given knowledge
and controlled lifestyle. Modern society seems unable to reclaim of how First Nations organizations and the Provincial Education
these alienated and troubled youth. The presentation, validating the System created a partnership project to work towards on-going
Medicine Wheel as a wholistic model, will include the history of youth development of curriculum resources for Aboriginal Language and
without a sense of belonging and the needs and process of a journey Culture curricula. Presenters will present curriculum guides and
of recovery and rehabilitation. Two recovering ex-street gang supplementary resources available for Core Language and
members will share their criminal and incarceration experiences but Immersion teachers. An excellent opportunity for participants to gain
with a focus on their self-empowerment and motivation in achieving a knowledge and skills on the various teaching methodologies and
healthy transformation. strategies used to teach second language acquisition. There will also
be ideas shared on how to maintain and retain a first language.
#901 Yoga to Fuel your Spirit
Nancy Steiger
Travelodge
Whether you’ve practiced yoga before or are a raw beginner, this
session will offer you the opportunity to connect with your breath –
perhaps introduce you to your breath! – and recharge your system.
You’ll leave the workshop session ready for “Monday morning with a
smile” and armed with some strategies to keep you that way
throughout the year! Participants are asked to come dressed in non-
restrictive, loose clothing (i.e., t-shirt and tights or sweat pants; jeans
and dresses or skirts are not a good idea). Handouts will be given to
guide you in practicing some postures at home.
Thank you to all conference
delegates for your interest in
the Awāsis 2006 Conference.
We hope you will enjoy
yourself. We anticipate that
you will gain valuable
information and ideas to share
with your students and others
in your community. We look
forward to your participation at
our upcoming conference.
A huge THANK YOU to the hosting
institution and staff of the Joe Duquette Ēkosi
High School, for all the support you
have provided to the Awāsis committee ►◄►◄
and conference.
17FRIDAY – Full Day (10:15 – 4:00)
#1000 From the Oral Tradition to the Printed Page: Freeing #1002 Selecting Equitable Resources for your Classroom
the Storyteller Within Linda Blaser-Fiddler and Susan Beaudin
Richard Wagamese and Debra Powell Saskatoon Inn
Saskatoon Inn
All are influenced by what they read and what they see. Few of us
This full day workshop will provide participants with skills to tell receive training in detecting bias and stereotyping during our teacher
spontaneous stories aloud. More than a creative writing workshop, it education, that is why it is so important that we can all become
will use traditional storytelling skills coupled with the facilitators’ critical evaluators of classroom materials. Classroom resources
successful writing formula to empower people to find their active need to reflect positive images of First Nation, Métis and Inuit people
authentic voice. Using oral storytelling techniques and contemporary for all perspective readers. The purpose of this workshop is to create
speechcraft aspiring writers and communicators will learn to harness awareness and understanding of the potential bias in resources with
their ideas, fire their imagination and be more confident public respect to First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples.
speakers. Perfect for students, teachers and business professionals
alike, you will think clearer and more directly and create vibrant #1003 Bully-Victim-Bystander: Train the Trainer
stories, presentations, speeches and reports. Active and engaging, Faith Wood
participants must wear comfortable clothing and be prepared to have Saskatoon Inn
fun!
Escalating violence – is it real or imagined? When you consider
#1001 Exploring Health and Wellness current statistics on bullying, teen suicide and the number of youth in
Lloyd Attig the justice system, it feels real. Bullying is something most children
Saskatoon Inn encounter in one form or another and many carry the scars around
for a lifetime. All forms of bullying are abusive and all incidents
This workshop can provide teachers and students with an avenue to represent an opportunity to teach children how to get along, how to
take better control of their lives. It can also provide one with renewed be considerate people and how to integrate effectively into a
balance, better ideas to improve both professional and personal community or group. Seminar participants will develop the tools and
relationships and to learn and re-develop more effective resources necessary for delivering the program in a classroom
communication skills. Being out of Balance can be the cause of setting.
unnecessary stress, anxiety, depression, physical ailments and
spiritual bankruptcy that can lead to overall ineffectiveness of an
individual. Participants of this workshop will learn a practical,
experiential, and traditional approach to wellness that can be easily
adapted for use for themselves and for their respective clientele.
THURSDAY & FRIDAY – Two-Day Session (10:15 – 4:00)
#2000 A Time For Significant Leadership
Larry Ahenakew, Ted Amendt and Lori Whiteman
Saskatoon Inn
This two-day session will provide participants with an overview of A Time for Significant Leadership, a program being field-tested by the
Aboriginal Education Unit of Saskatchewan Learning. This program focuses on four areas: Cultural Affirmation and School Climate, Shared
Decision-Making, Core Curriculum Actualization, and Life Long Learning.
As part of this session, participants will have opportunities to self-access their current practice, and to develop action plans to transform
practice. This workshop is designed with two goals for educators: To increase personal awareness of self-as-educator, and to provide a
practical tool to ensure that key components in effective practice are connected to an understanding of Aboriginal Education goals.
Saskatchewan Learning’s Aboriginal Education Unit has developed this professional development strategy to enhance and complement other
initiatives, which are components of a comprehensive professional development framework. Participants will each receive a “working draft” of
the newly developed program binder. We invite you to join us for two days of rich, inspiring dialogue, and to enjoy respectful interaction with
other individuals who are passionate about transforming their professional practice to increase achievement for all students!
18AWĀSIS CONFERENCE 2006
April 26, 27, 28
Saskatoon Inn & Travelodge
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
REGISTRATION FORM
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(by April 6, 2006) (after April 6, 2006) *Verification/ID may be requested.
1 day $ 175.00 1 day $ 250.00 1 day $ 85.00
2 days $ 250.00 2 days $ 325.00 2 days $ 100.00
Group Rates: 10 or more per group will receive 10% discount. *The post-secondary student rate does not include a banquet ticket.
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