The Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) is seeking quotes from qualified Indigenous consulting firms or individuals to provide expert consulting services. The selected consultant(s) will work closely with our organization to enhance our understanding and implementation of Indigenous perspectives, cultural competency, and community engagement in our Mentoring for Youth and Young Adults from Care (MYYAC) project. This project aims to provide …
WEBINAR: Knowledge Keeper Series: Adrian LaChance
Adrian LaChance is a Plains Cree originally from James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, a traditional dancer/ singer & helper. Mr. LaChance has been in the helping field since 1999 and still continues to help when needed. Most recently Mr. LaChance was involved in the 2017 National Elders Gathering in Edmonton Alberta as the Cultural Day Coordinator as well as …
Pow Wow 101
A Pow Wow is a sacred social gathering held by many North American Indigenous communities. It is an event to dance, sing, socialize and honour traditions and culture of Indigenous peoples. A Pow Wow can be one day or last all weekend, from a Friday to Sunday night, with breaks for supper and sleep. Everyone is invited to attend a …
WEBINAR: Mentors Needed for Indigenous Children & Youth Throughout Alberta
Bent Arrow’s Coyote Pride Program, Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters Edmonton and Area , Big Brothers Big Sisters Calgary and area, and AMP have come together to bring awareness to Indigenous Mentoring! Mentoring organizations throughout Alberta are currently looking for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Mentors to mentor an Indigenous child or youth. There are over 50 children and youth currently on …
Mentoring Toolkit for Indigenous Children and Youth Webinar
The Alberta Mentoring Partnership presented a webinar to unveil for you our hot-off-the-press Indigenous Mentoring for Children and Youth Toolkit. ask questions with the creators of the toolkit. The Alberta Mentoring Partnership with the assistance of Dr. Sean Lessard and Dr. Simmee Chung have refreshed our Mentoring in Indigenous Communities Toolkit. In the following webinar you will learn: How can …