Áiyaaksímma ​maano’toíksi

(Indigenous Newcomer Education)

NPO Registration Number: 1621303-1

Land-Based Training and Curriculum Development at One ​Spot Campground

(CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ONESPOT CAMPGROUND SITE)

Josephine Naicker

2822 Wintergreen Road West ​Bragg Creek Alberta T0L-0K0

+1 587 572 6703

indigenouslearnings@outlook.com

The Newcomer Indigenous Education initiative seeks to create a ​comprehensive land-based training and curriculum development ​program at One Spot Campground.

1. Promote Mutual Understanding
   
• Facilitate cultural exchange programs allowing newcomers and Indigenous
  

communities to learn from each other.

• Foster mutual respect and understanding through shared experiences.
  

2 .Integrate Indigenous Knowledge

• Develop educational modules incorporating Indigenous histories, cultures, and traditional ecological knowledge.
  
• Emphasize the importance of living harmoniously with the earth.
  

3. Support the TRC Call to Action 93

• Contribute to revising the newcomer information kit and citizenship test to include comprehensive information about Aboriginal peoples,
  
• Treaties, and residential schools' history.
  

4. Cultural Awareness Workshops

• Organize workshops and seminars for newcomers focused on the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
  
• Promote an inclusive narrative through direct engagement and learning.
  

5. Community Collaboration

• Establish partnerships between Indigenous organizations and newcomer support groups.
  
• Create platforms for dialogue, shared experiences, and collaborative learning.
  

6. Historical Education

• Create and distribute educational resources detailing Treaties and residential schools' history.
  
• Ensure newcomers understand these historical events' impact on Indigenous communities.
  

7. Inclusive Curriculum Development

• Collaborate with educational institutions to develop curricula that reflect a more inclusive history of Canada.
  
• Incorporate the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous peoples.
  

8. Interactive Learning Experiences

• Develop interactive learning experiences such as virtual reality tours and storytelling sessions.
  
• Immerse newcomers in the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
  

10. Celebrate Cultural Diversity

• Host cultural festivals and events celebrating Indigenous communities' diverse traditions.
  
• Invite newcomers to participate and learn through direct engagement.
  

1. Land-Based Training Programs
   
• Conduct immersive training sessions at One Spot Campground focusing on traditional ​ecological knowledge, sustainable practices, and cultural traditions.
  
• Engage Indigenous elders and knowledge keepers as instructors and mentors.
  
2. Curriculum Development
   
• Develop a series of educational modules and resources incorporating Indigenous knowledge ​and histories.
• Collaborate with Indigenous educators and scholars to ensure content accuracy and cultural ​sensitivity.
3. Workshops and Seminars
   
• Organize regular workshops and seminars on various topics, including Indigenous histories, ​cultural practices, environmental stewardship, and community building.
• Provide opportunities for newcomers to engage with Indigenous communities directly.
4. Workshops and Seminars
   
• Organize regular workshops and seminars on various topics, including Indigenous histories, ​cultural practices, environmental stewardship, and community building.
• Provide opportunities for newcomers to engage with Indigenous communities directly.
5. Community Events
   
• Host cultural festivals, traditional ceremonies, and other community events at One Spot ​Campground.
• Facilitate participation from both newcomers and Indigenous community members

1. Enhanced Cultural Understanding
   
• Newcomers and Indigenous communities develop mutual respect and ​understanding through shared experiences and learning.
  
2. Incorporation of Indigenous Knowledge
   
• Educational modules and curricula that integrate Indigenous perspectives ​and traditional knowledge.
3. Support for TRC Call to Action 93
   
• Contributions to the revision of the newcomer information kit and citizenship ​test.
4. Sustainable Practices
   
• Adoption of Indigenous approaches to environmental stewardship among ​newcomers.
5. Community Building
   
• Stronger partnerships and collaborative initiatives between Indigenous ​organizations and newcomer support groups.
6. Cultural Preservation
   
• Increased awareness and appreciation of Indigenous histories, cultures, and ​traditions.