First Nations Metis and Inuit Education
Contact: MHHS- Deborah Lloyd, FNMI Education Department Head, or Lee Anne Tripp Liaision worker at FNMI office 403-504-5665 or 403-27-3371 ext 7601 CHHS - Jacquelin Short 403-527-6641 ext 8653
Programs:
Legacy Room Interpretive programs
2 Locations MHHS Room 600 and CHHS Room 653
FNMI Education has 2 fully equipped interpretive centres to meet the needs of students and teachers in the district. Teachers can select topics and crafts based on curriculum needs and level of ability. Schools from K-12 can book into the legacy rooms toaugment their lessons and units of study. Craft ideas are layed out in the Legacy room handbooks sent out to all schools
Medicine Wheel Teachings
The Medicine Wheel Francis Whiskeyjack model
Medicine Wheel teachings are based on the teachings of Cree Elder Francis Whiskeyjack of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. FNMIE Medicine Wheel training is offered to parents, students and staff at various times throughout the year. The philosphies of circular thought are depicted by the medicine wheel structure and are utilized in problem solving and counselling methods.
Tutoring programs
Culturally Enhanced Tutoring program
Culturally Enhanced Tutoring is offered for Aboriginal students from grades 3-7 on Wednesdays from 1:15- 3:30 and on Thursdays from 3- 4:30. Our goal is to achieve cultural competence while increasing academic success!
Powwow Club: Dance Drum and Sing
In partnership with Medicine Hat Friendship Society students learn cultural traditions and become accomplished dancers, drummers and singers! Students aspire to become competition powwow performers!
Thursday evenings from 4:30 - 6 pm
History in the Hills: June 1-7, 2009 An Annual Event Celebrating Culture and History of the Cypress Hills: Traditional Blackfoot Territory
A camp circle around the archeological dig proving over 8000 years of inhabitation by Aboriginal groups. This event provides schools with a rich educational experience for any grade level!
A Partnership of First Nations, Metis and Inuit Education of Medicine Hat School District 76, University of Calgary Archeology Department, Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Alberta Tourism, Aboriginal Tourism, Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump, Writing On Stone Park, Blackfoot Crossing, Wanuskewin Historical Park, Kianai Nation, Siksika Nation, History in the Hills Society, Saamis Teepee Association, Medicine Hat Friendship Society, Heritage Association of Cypress Hills, Blackfoot Confederacy
Set in the beautiful Cypress Hills at the Stampede Dig Site near Elkwater townsite, the view from Vision Quest Hill
A Cultural Extravaganza! A major production of: Aboriginal History and Cultre!
History in the Hills is a rich academic opportunity for students to experience! Participants will celebrate Aboriginal culture from an historic perspective in the beautiful Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Alberta. The goal of History in the Hills is to take visitors back in time to ancient times in Cypress Hills country. It showcases First Nations cultures (Blackfoot, Nakoda/Assiniboine, and Cree) and Metis culture. Experience the Northwest Mounted Police and discover their role circa 1870. At the archeological dig site archeologists (University of Calgary) take visitors back over 8000 years with proof of Aboriginal inhabitation and provide evidence of the changes that occurred within that environment. Visitors learn about environmental awareness and respect, and are educated on the flora and fauna of the area. They also have a chance to sample Native fry bread (bannock), observe preparation of traditional foods and watch hide tanning demonstrations. Visitors will have an opportunity to take part in a traditional round dance, see how to raise a teepee and play some traditional games.
