OVERVIEW
OF SERVICES
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CYCLE
OF LIFE TEACHING MODEL
Traditional
lifestyles and culture of the Omushkego Cree evolved
in relation to seasonal cycles and lunar phases of the
moon. The Omushkego Cree Cycle of Life Model attempts
to demonstrate in an illustrative and tangible fashion
how the seasons and lunar phases impacted the lifestyles
and defined the culture of the Omushkego Cree.
The
Model reinforces cultural identity by validating the
uniqueness and origin of the Omushkego Cree Culture,
Language, traditions, family principles and values.
It is an education instrument which accurately demonstrates
the Omushkego Cree lifestyle and promotes re-culturalization
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The Omushkego
Cree Cycle of Life Model has been developed and made available as a teaching tool for the studetns, teachers, paretns and community leaders in the continuing development and teaching of curriclum in areas of culture, language, social organizations, governance, etc.
BILL C-31 POST SCHOOL
For those individuals who have been reinstated through Bill c-31 and listed with an Albany (Kashechewan) Band number are eligible to apply for Post Secondary School assistance with Omushkego Education.
OMUSHKEGO
INSTITUTE
The institute was initiated several years ago as a feasibility
study used to determine the interest, needs, and capacity of our Mushkegowuk Communities. It is an institute which values traditional knowledge and addresses the linguistic and cultural needs of the area. Programs developed un Omushkego Institute:
Path of the Elders: www.pathofourelders.com
An online role playing game developed as a learning strategy for cultural historical education. It is available to all schools.
CreeVision 2020: A Language and Culture Conference forum held in Moose Factory; allowing community people to discuss the status of Cree Language and culture and its development toward the future.
Cree Translator and Interpreter Program: On hold due to low enrollment.
Aboriginal Teacher Education Program: On hold due to low enrollment
Cree Teacher Language Program: On hold due to low enrollment. SUMMER
SCIENCE CAMPS
Omushkego Education coordinates and offers one week of Summer
Science Camps full of exciting and fun activities for elementary
children in the communities of Moose Cree First Nation, Fort
Albany First Nation, Kashechewan First Nation, Attawapiskat
First Nation and Weenusk First Nation. Financial contributions
are made available to Taykwa Tagamou First Nation, Chapleau
Cree First Nation and Missanabie Cree First Nation to host
their own Science Camps.
GREAT MOON GATHERING
A regional Education conference coordinated and hosted by Omushkego Education. Life long educators gather together in celebration of the last
of the Great Moons in this cycle of life. Having travelled
great distances from all directions to meet old friends, reminisce
about family and loved ones, share ideas, resources and discover
new relationships. This conference provides an opportunity
for learning, visiting, sharing in both giving and receiving.
A time for reflection, discussion, laughter, fun and personal
renewal. A time to acknowledge the wisdom of generations past,
of traditions, values, and beliefs. A time to share new discoveries
and lessons of yesteryear and realize that opportunities of
rebirth and renewal lay ahead. It is a time of anticipation,
toward resurgence of new life, ideas, hopes and dreams of
a brighter future.
For more information about this year's regional education conference, please visit the following website:
Great Moon Gathering
CREE
LANAGUAGE TEACHER PROGRAM
To support the implementation of the Omushkego Cree Language & Culture Curriculum within our First Nation schools Omushkego
Education developed and implemented our own Cree Language
Teacher Program. This program is offered during the summer
for the purpose of addressing the need of Teachers trained
in methods and skills of teaching Cree Language & Culture
as a First Language.
Currently this three part program which requires graduates
to be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in Cree
before receiving a certificate is not a Ministry of Education
certified program, we are working with Nipissing University
to have this program recognized and offered as an accredited
University program.
CREEFEST
- INININEW MAKO SHWEIN
A Regional summer festival mainly held outdoors, with the purpose of promoting Cree
Culture through various venues such as contemporary and traditional music, drumming, and dancing, drama, story telling, visual arts, arts and crafts by lcoal and regional artists. Hosted by a local Mushkegowuk First Nation community.
PRINCIPALS
COMMITTEE
Representing schools within the Mushkegowuk area. The committee serves as an advisory and support role for the area First Nation schools and meets on a regular basis in the Moosonee/Moose Factory area to discuss common challenges, share sucess stories, and plan for the annual Great Moon Gathering. NISHNAWBE
ASKI NATION EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Omushkego Education also has a seat on the NAN Education Committee
to represent and advocate for the First Nations under Mushkegowuk Council, working towards establishing a NAN wide strategic education plan; achieving various key goals in jurisdiction and governance.
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Mushkegowuk
Council
P.O. Box 370, 12 Centre Road, Moose Factory, ON, P0L 1W0
Phone: 705-658-4222 • Fax: 705-658-4250 |
