Our Partners


Here's a list of agencies who are already providing support to the FNMI students and families in our schools.

Partners
Contact

Aboriginal Relations Office, City of Edmonton

  • build and maintain good relations with Aboriginal people and organizations
  • increase Aboriginal participation in the City of Edmonton workforce
  • ensure City-mandated services address the needs of Aboriginal people in Edmonton;
  • link City staff with Aboriginal people and groups and consult on matters of cultural protocol and relationship

Suite 901, Tower 2, Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 3R8
780-944-7602

Aboriginal Youth & Family Well-Being & Educational Society

11125-131 Street
Edmonton AB T5M 1C3
Ph: (780) 413-9360
Fax: (780) 413-9363

Canadian Native Friendship Centre

15001-112 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6
Ph: (780) 780-761-1900
Ben Calf Robe Society

12046-77 Street
Edmonton, AB T5B 2G7
Contact: Pat Dellaire
Ph: (780) 477-6648
Fax: (780) 479-6199

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

(Aboriginal Welcome Service)

 2nd Floor 10117 - 150 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5P 1P2
Ph: (780) 481-3451

Boys and Girls Club of Edmonton

 9425-109A Avenue
Edmonton AB T5H 1G1
Ph: (780) 422-6038
Fax: (780) 426-6216

Centre for Race & Culture

#4, 10865 - 96 Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 2K2
Ph: (780) 425-4644
Fax: (780) 421-0490

Creating Hope Society

Suite 200, 12946-97 Street
Edmonton AB T5E 4C3
Ph: (780) 477-7961
Fax: (780) 477-7918

Metis Child and Family Services

10437-123 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1N8
Ph: (780) 452-6140

Native Friendship Centre

 11205 - 101 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5G 2A4
Ph. (780) 479-1999

Red Road Healing Society

4225 - 118 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5W 1A4
Ph. (780) 471-3221/3220

 

Awards

 

  • The Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards provides an opportunity to recognize the achievements of Aboriginal youth and share their successes with others from across the Province. There are eight categories and two Aboriginal youth will be selected from each.
  • The "Lead Your Way" National Aboriginal Role Model Program celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Youth aged 13 to 30. "Lead Your Way" inspires Aboriginal youth to strive to reach their goals.
  • The Nellie Carlson Aboriginal Youth Award is meant to recognize the achievements and successes of Aboriginal youth in grades eight (8) to ten (10) who have shown commendable improvement in any of the areas below, and who may have overcome adversity in order to do so.
  • ConocoPhillips Canada presents awards annually to Aboriginal students who demonstrate hard work and dedication in pursuit of higher learning. Efforts can include upgrading their secondary education or entering a post-secondary program. Awards are granted on a yearly basis and may be used to cover portions of tuition, books or living expenses.  Click here for more information

 


Bursaries, Scholarships and Funding

Employment Opportunities

Arts and Cultural Resources

Looking for ways to use your FNMI dollars? Here's a list of people you can access to bring the Aboriginal culture into your school.

Arts and Cultural Resources


Arts

Craft Supplies

Tandy Leather Factory
17720-107 Ave
(780) 487-7979

  • craft supplies such as beads, leather, lace, dream catcher kits, etc.

Halfords Hide and Leather Company
8629-126 Avenue
(780) 474-4989

  • leather and craft supplies

Edmonton Arts Council (EAC)
(780) 424-2787

  • a non-profit society and charitable organization that supports and promotes the arts community in Edmonton.
  • works to increase the profile and involvement of arts and culture in all aspects of our community life through activities.


Sun and Moon Visionaries Aboriginal Artisans Society
10125-97 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
(780) 433-3097

  • a non-profit organization that delivers successful community based arts and culture programming to urban Aboriginal Youth and Artisans.
  • will be offering Free Winter Programs.

Culture

Alberta Aboriginal Tourism
info@albertaaboriginaltourism.com

  • a Powwow
  • a native encampment
  • snacking on bannock baked over an open fire
  • the art of beading
  • life in a historic Metis village
  • wilderness skills and lore
  • Aboriginal story telling
  • teepee camping
  • dancing, drumming, jigging, and much more!

Edmonton Inuit Cultural Society
Goota Desmarais
(780) 628-3532

  • provide support to the community through community gatherings and country food feasts. 
  • provide programs like Inuktitut lessons, sewing classes and throat singing workshops. 
  • support the urban Inuit community in the Greater Edmonton Area. 

Inuit Culture and Soapstone Carving
nunavut@huskydog.com
(780) 439-9862

  • school and classroom presentations
  • soapstone carving workshops
  • first hand information about life today in a typical Artic community

Aboriginal Presentations
 Melody Goodstriker
lightningwoman@hotmail.com
780-299-8722

  • Offers workshops in the areas of dance and regalia, flute and storytelling, jewelry and crafts (Medicine Shields/Totems)
  • Also offers Medicine Wheel teachings, Native History, Medicine Picking
  • Will tailor presentations to age and grade

Kari Harrison
kariann_harrison@hotmail.com
780-642-5696

  • Skills include beadwork and leather work, sewing, pattern making and design, painting, sketching, carving, jewellery making and many other decorative arts in modern and traditional crafts.
  • Fully competent to teach small projects and crafts
  • Has the ability to build-in success for clients young and old

Métis Culture and Jigging
Felice Gladue
fgladue@telus.net
(780) 416-8368

Métis Historian Presenter
Terry Lusty B.Ed
(780) 977-0155

Native Counselling Services
Doreen Starr
(780) 756-4630

  • provide one to one support to the youth,
  • assisting youth in learning techniques such as problem solving, positive communication skills, building self-esteem, decision making, anger management, loss and grief, life skills, addictions, healthy relationships and teaching them cultural awareness.
    Click here for more information.

Photography Services

Boller Media Productions - Photography Services

  • commercial work for advertising and media
  • Band Council Portraits
  • Christmas Cards
  • website photos

Storytelling, Facilitator, Therapy

Denise Miller
(780) 905-7404

  • opens events with drumming and singing and provides inspiring keynotes, storytelling performances and workshops on her rich work entitled “Soul Stories & Wise Ways”.
  • a storyteller with Native North American ancestry.
  • has been telling stories while teaching outdoor pursuits, team building, and historical curriculum programming for 20 years.
  • Swan Song 2011

 

Music and Dance

Asani
Ian Menzies
ian@meta4world.com
(403) 668-6176

  • offer a program that combines music and culture, and has an interactive component where children have the opportunity to learn a song as well as a round dance.  
  • can be tailored to be shared with the entire student body or offered as a smaller workshop(s) for individual classes.
    (780) 456-9329

Cree Entertainer/Dancers

Dallas Arcand
(403) 230-0331

  • hoop dancer, a motivational speaker and a musician.
  • facilitates workshops on topics that range from self-awareness to personal motivation, to music and dance

Dakota McGillis
(780) 452-7767

  • Old Style Traditional Dancing
  • storytelling

Mark McKennitt
Phone: (780) 289-5742
email: dancingfoxspirit@hotmail.com

  • Promotes exercise from dancing
  • Teaches cultural values and awareness
  • Creates pride in cultural knowledge
  • Increases self esteem among participants
  • Encourages participants to stay off the streets
  • Promotes teachings of the drum

Cree Entertainer/Musicians

Winston Wuttunee
(780) 922-4988

Jason Chamakese & Robert Gladue
Phone: 306-717-0646
email: jasonrchamakese@hotmail.com
www.reverbnation.com/jasonchamakese

  • Native American Flute & Drum
  • Round Dance Songs
  • Cree Serenading Songs
  • Storytelling

Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society
Lyle Donald
lyle@metisdance.com
(780) 451-1072

  • preserve and promote the traditions of Metis performing arts and music.
  • developed a number of instructional programs, educational media, and the annual Metis Fest held to expose all communities to the richness of the Canadian Metis heritage.

Red Sky Workshops - theatre, music & dance
Red Sky offers lively and instructional workshops that introduce children, youth and adults to the world of theatre, dance and music.  Each workshop is an hour in length, based on the content and style of the play, and responsive to the interests of the participants. The workshops are participatory and intended to get people on their feet and having fun with movement, voice and music while introducing elements of First Nations culture.

Raven Stole the Sun is based on the Tlinglit legend, is a very captivating performance which includes music, dance and narrative. The show is ideal for grades K-6 but is also suitable for junior high. It is a 45 minute show and a Q & A can happen after if the school chooses.

Contact emily@redskyperformance.com for more information, including booking costs and a comprehensive study guide to prepare your students for the Performance.

Drummers/Dancers

Thundering Spirit
Rocky Morin
(780)-619-6209
drum@thunderingspirit.com

  • a First Nations Powwow Drum group from the Enoch Cree Nation.
  • They aim to promote healing and health through their songs snd the the Drum. They especially enjoy working with the young people and try very hard to be healthy role models for them.
  • hopes to create positive awareness amongst non-Aboriginal people about the First Nations culture, language, songs and identity.

White Buffalo Dancers and Drummers Society
(780) 474-8092

Yellow Ribbon Dancers
Rocky Dumais
Adrian LaChance
(780) 660-2056 or (780) 426-6757
AdrianLaChance@hotmail.com

  • promoting healthy lifestyles through dance.
  • prides themselves with promoting drug and alcohol free lifestyle.
  • each dance is explained and a story is told to help create a better understanding of each dance.

Cree Confederation
Contact: Dallas
(780) 729-0195

 

 

Post Secondary Opportunities

 

Concordia Concordia College provides support services for aboriginal students, for students returning to school after several years, and for students with physical or learning disabilities
Grant MacEwan

Grant MacEwan Aboriginal services include:

  • Career and academic advising
  • Scholarship, bursary, award and grant applications
  • Facilitation of communication with funding sponsors (fax and phone)
  • Computer workstations
  • Personal advising and referrals
  • Elder support
  • Access to cultural ceremonies
  • Community notice board (special events & job postings)
  • Aboriginal Students Club
  • Assistance with orientation
  • Campus tours and information sessions
  • Liaison with academic programs
  • Support special campus events
  • AEC Newsletter (Tipi Talk)

Contacts:

Eva Stang, Manager
City Centre Campus, Room 7-158
(780) 497-5382
stange@macewan.ca

Kathy  Davis, Student Advisor
South Campus, Room 147
(780) 633-3609
richerk2@macewan.ca

NAIT
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is a leader in technical training and applied education designed to meet the demands of Alberta's industries. Contact Derek Thunder at 780-491-3917 or derekt@nait.ca for Aboriginal support.

Norquest
NorQuest College provides learners with a complete education that balances strong academic foundations with Aboriginal culture. Our inclusive approach supports the diversity of our learner population, preparing graduates for work in a wide range of environments, including Aboriginal communities.

University of Alberta

The following are some of the services provided to students, counsellors, and school administrators:

  • Aboriginal Teacher Education Program Poster and Brochure
  • Academic Advising
  • Transition Year Program
  • Retention Services
  • Elder Services
  • Mentoring Aboriginal Peers
  • Scholarships
  • Photocopying, faxing and printing
  • Computer Lab and Study Hall
  • Resource Room
  • Meditation and Smudge Room
  • Student housing
  • Providing campus tours and campus visits
  • Student for a day
  • Raising awareness, on campus, of the academic needs of FNMI students
  • Arranging school visits for Career/Education Fairs, one on one post secondary advising, presentations etc.

Contacts:

Shana Dion, Manager
shana.dion@ualberta.ca

Jennifer Slywka, Aboriginal Student Advisor
jennifer.slywka@uss.ualberta.ca

Karen Pritchard, Coordinator
karen.pritchard@ualberta.ca 

Jason Lafferty
Aboriginal Student Recruitment Officer
(780) 492-6540
jason.lafferty@ualberta.ca
Yellowhead Tribal College (YTC) Yellowhead Tribal Council has endeavored to provide economic, social and educational support services to First Nation member bands.

Contacts:

MK Jardine
(780) 484-0303 Ext: 259
mkjardine@ytced.ab.ca

Michelle Morin
(780) 484-0303 Ext: 243
mmorin@ytced.ab.ca

Laverne Arcand
(780) 484-0303 Ext: 250
lavernea@ytced.ab.ca
Keyano College Native Child Program
 The Aboriginal Child and Family Services program addresses the concerns of First Nations, Metis and Urban Natives as they respond to the redesign of Family and Social Services for children and families as well as the move by First Nations People to provide local control for social programs. All courses will emphasize the influence which family, education, health and culture have on child development. The curriculum will be culturally relevant with practical solutions for meeting the needs for qualified child and family services employees.

 

FNMI Community Advisory Group


Did you know that Edmonton Public School Board collaborates with a Community Advisory Group for planning and program purposes?

Advisory Members:             

 

Aboriginal Mentors
Edmonton Public Schools and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society brings you Aboriginal Mentors

Akina Shirt
Carol Nanine
Elmer Whiskeyjack
Eugene Whiskeyjack
Florence Shone
Gord Stewart
Gwena Cunningham
Jeremy
Jocelyn Stone

Kerry Kaboni
Lori David
Lyle Tootoosis
Marlene Cooper-Serita
Michelle Lightning
Sherily Sayer
Taryne Boudreau
Teneil Whiskeyjack
Toni Szitowski