FEBRUARY 15, 2012 EDMONTON, AB

 

YOUTH WORKERS SEMINAR

Capacity Building for Aboriginal Youth Workers

"Youth who succeed will take on more challenging and leadership roles in their adulthood"

Youth Empowerment workshops and programs are very important for our communities, even more so today, with the vast amount of information pushed upon our Youth. Youth are living in a world with so much technology, new age philosophies and fast track life styles. We see them having a tough time fitting their Aboriginal traditions and community values into their everyday life.

Most Aboriginal Communities are faced with the same struggles when it comes to youth. We must find improved solutions to prepare and equip them to make good choices. They need to become good leaders. This can be achieved by providing more tools to our workers who are with the Youth.

Youth Workers need support and regular training to help them develop and maintain successful youth programs and positive mentoring. Youth Workers can help lead Youth onto positive paths such as regular opportunities to participate in Aboriginal traditional gatherings and learning important community values.

The objective of this seminar is to gather Aboriginal Youth Workers and Coordinators, Parents and Care Givers and share best practices on guiding Youth onto positive paths.

Workshop Theme and Topics:

• Passing on Traditional Knowledge in a Modern World
• Rites of Passage Celebrations
• Using Social Media to Connect - Facebook, Twitter, Skype, etc
• Storyline of Native People - Learning from our History
• Generational Trauma - Healing from the Struggles & Pain

WHO SHOULD ATTEND	LOCATION	REGISTER
YOUTH WORKERS CHILD CARE WORKERS PARENTS	Lister Conference Centre University of Alberta DIRECTIONS	ONLINE BY FAX BY PHONE

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This unique seminar is delivered with use of Aboriginal Stories, Drumming & Songs. Quality information and knowledge you can use for your youth, and organization.

JOIN THE WORKSHOP & MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A YOUTH'S LIFE!

LEAD FACILITATOR

TONY ALEXIS

Native Entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker & Elder's Helper

This seminar for youth is important to me, and I developed this program, encouraged by one of my teachers and with her words: "Each person has a special gift and there is no other with this gift in this World. The Creator made especially for you to share with the People".

In my life I have struggled with my own life and learning experiences. And though it, I have always had help. Help from the Creator, my Elders and Spiritual Leaders, community helpers, etc. I realize that it is important to share knowledge and teachings with our people. It is customary. I am sharing workshops, stories I have heard throughout my life and valuable teachings to help Youth Workers with their passion to help Youth.

The information of this workshop is personal development.  The workshops here will help Youth Workers, Caregivers and Parents acquire valuable tools to help their Youth get through the adversity of adolescence.

Internationally recognized people like Anthony Robbins' and his personal development program "Get the Edge", Rhonda Byrne's and her book the "Secret", plus many others inspire you change to a healthier lifestyle. They empower you with tools of staying focus and committing to a richer life.

I learned over the years, that our Native Stories & Values share the similar philosophies as modern day helpers. And if you follow the program of our Elders and their teachings, you enjoy the same results as the modern day programs.

I share similarities of the personal development programs and Native Philosophy. I am confident, after seeing the similarities, you will see our Elders as the greatest "Knowledge Keepers" and  "Spiritual Guides". We need to spend more time with our Elders and learn the teachings or it will all be lost!  This is a message I will encourage all through the seminar.

Dougie Rain

"Sharing a Message for Youth Workers & Parents -  Helping Youth Succeed"

Dougie is recognized throughout North America as a "Champion Traditional Dancer". Touring like he is on the Pow-wow Trail, Dougie is visiting Communities to share his inspiring story and his teachings. His message is for Aboriginal Youth Workers and Parents determined to give their children a traditional and valued lifestyle.

Dougie has worked with Children, Youth and families for 20 years in different capacities. He has worked with many youth on probation, youth in-group homes and mentoring youth in school settings.  With that experience, he has committed himself to sharing his message with Youth Workers and Parents.

ALLISON PRATLEY

"Making a Difference for Aboriginal Youth across Alberta"

Allison is the Aboriginal Connections Coordinator for KidSport Alberta. She graduated from the University of Alberta in the faculties of Physical Education and Secondary Education specializing in Special Needs Education.

Sports have played an immense role in Allison's life which is why she is very passionate about giving every child the opportunity to experience the positive benefits of sports. Allison loves working with the Aboriginal communities in Edmonton and Alberta and learning about Aboriginal culture.

KID'S SPORT ABORIGINAL SPORT INITIATIVE

KidSport Alberta believes that there is a significant opportunity to make a difference in the lives of Aboriginal Youth across Alberta by encouraging participation in organized sport.

Through our 35 local chapters, KidSport provides registration fee support to kids 18 years and younger in order to remove the financial barriers that prevent them from playing organized sport.

Since the launch in 1995, KidSport™ Alberta has assisted 42,229 kids to become involved in sports programs who would not have been able to afford to play without the help of KidSport™. Over $7.3 million has been distributed to assist kids in pursuing their dreams in sports.

Workshops you will learn to use for your Work:

• Passages of Native People - From the Beginning of Time to Present Day Events
• Generational Trauma - Time to Start Healing & Honoring our Ancestors
• Spirit Shirt - Discover your Personal Identity & Inner Strengths
• Effective Goal Setting - Learn Valuable Techniques, with Native Concepts & Philosphy

• Medicine Wheel Concepts - Complete Goals, Personality, etc
• Native Talking Circle - Discover Effective Listening & Sharing skills

• Storytelling
• Visiting Protocols - Staying Safe in any Environment
• Honoring the Heroes - Seeing them in every Lodge
• Life Line Mapping - Learning about the Passages of Life & their Timelines
• Open Discussions - Money, Budgeting, Discrimination, Grief & Loss, Goal Setting, New Age Philosophy & Others Topics of Interest

JOIN THE WORKSHOP & MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A YOUTH'S LIFE!

 

We look forward to meeting with you!