The Indigenous Peoples Program (IPP) at the Extension Division was established in 1988. It has achieved recognition for its conferences and workshops, and as a publisher and research unit. IPP works primarily with organizations and institutions to provide educational opportunities and promote...
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The Indigenous Peoples Program (IPP) at the Extension Division was established in 1988. It has achieved recognition for its conferences and workshops, and as a publisher and research unit. IPP works primarily with organizations and institutions to provide educational opportunities and promote programs toward improving social and economic conditions for Indigenous peoples locally and globally.

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Past Achievements

* Held Green Economic and Sustainable Development Conference (Sept. 16-18th, 2005)
* Provided Elder Services at the Regional Psychiatric Centre from 1991 to 1998 under contract with the federal government.
* Provide cross-cultural...
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Past Achievements

* Held Green Economic and Sustainable Development Conference (Sept. 16-18th, 2005)
* Provided Elder Services at the Regional Psychiatric Centre from 1991 to 1998 under contract with the federal government.
* Provide cross-cultural training for teachers and schools, Canadian government departments, and trade unions.
* Hosted the 1998 Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society Conference and the 2001 international Indigenous Knowledge Conference, and the 2004 International Indigenous Knowledge Conference.
* Support an innovative program to enhance the skills of talented Aboriginal students who excel in math, science and technology—the Super Saturday Project of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and the University of Saskatchewan.
* Hosted and collaborated in the implementation of the Canadian Indigenous Languages and Literacy Development Institute since 2000.
* Established the Iskwewak and Napewak Emerging Leadership Program for young Aboriginal women and men to develop personal and job skills, using the Medicine Wheel as a model.

Research

* Workshop on conducting respectful research.
* Collaborating on Bridges and Foundations, a SSHRC (CURA), CMHC, and UofS funded project on Aboriginal housing in Saskatoon.
* Participated in consultations led by International Research Development Council (IDRC).

International Developments

* Established linkages with the University of Hawaii, Centre for Hawaiian Studies, and in 1998 hosted an Indigenous Educators Hawaiian Study Tour.
* Advised and served as a member of the International Working Group on Intellectual Property Rights for the federal government.
* Sent five young Aboriginal women to the South Pacific to work with Indigenous organizations through the Youth International Internship Program (DEFAIT).

Community Education Workshops

* Sustainable development and community issues (e.g., midwifery, diabetes, FAS/FAE, housing)
* Language training in Cree, Dakota, and Dene
* Indigenous knowledge, Aboriginal healing
* Treaties
* Leadership
* Media training skills

Publications

* Native Studies textbooks (Expressions in Canadian Native Studies and Knots in a String)
* Voices: Being Native in Canada
* Residential Schools: The Stolen Years
* Aboriginal pedagogy
* Indigenous Woman (a publication of the Indigenous Women’s Network)
* Online Proceedings of the 2001 international Indigenous Knowledge Conference

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The Indigenous Peoples Program often hold events that teach, encourage indigenous youth to participate. With events like the following:

Aboriginal Youth Leadership Training Retreat and Youth Strawbale Construction Project

This project trains young Indigenous People...
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The Indigenous Peoples Program often hold events that teach, encourage indigenous youth to participate. With events like the following:

Aboriginal Youth Leadership Training Retreat and Youth Strawbale Construction Project

This project trains young Indigenous People in environmentally-sound building techniques by involving them in the process of designing, building and decorating a small strawbale building in their community. Young Indigenous people will learn a variety of skills in building, design, construction, electronics, scientific monitoring and visual arts. IPP will provide four workshops that focus on leadership, self-esteem and self-confidence building. Participants will be encouraged to remain part of the strawbale construction project throughout the year.

Dates
Iskwewak: Oct. 13-15, 2006 & Apr. 20-22, 2007
Napewak: Nov. 9-11, 2006 & May 26-28, 2007
Ages 17–22. Maximum 15 participants.
Location Ancient Spirals (20 minutes from Saskatoon)
Cost $25
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