Posts Tagged ‘British Columbia’
Transforming Education
June 30, 2020—Kelowna, BC: A project to bring Truth and Reconciliation into the classroom has received a $1 million grant to establish a 5-year research collaboration that includes IndigenEYEZ. The project brings together university researchers and local partners to seek respectful ways for educators to align their teaching practices toward reconciliation. The project is led…
Read MoreTouch The Earth
June 2, 2020—Cawston, BC: Touch the Earth is a land-based training program for Indigenous youth workers seeking to awaken their youth to a sense of pride, belonging, and possibility. Experiential activities of attuning to and caring for the land provide Indigenous youth a safer entry point to engage their feelings and listen to themselves and…
Read MoreAttachment Theory
Mar 10, 2020—West Kelowna, BC: Attachment theory aligns with Indigenous beliefs that relationality and connection are vital to psychologically whole and healthy humans. Indigenous values place enormous importance on community and the power of acting together. Children become attached to adults who are sensitive and responsive in social interactions with them, and who remain…
Read MoreIntegrating Culture
Feb 11, 2020—West Kelowna, BC: Unsure how to integrate cultural approaches into your program or classroom? You are not alone. Dr. Margo Greenwood once posed the tough question: “Are we creating modified versions of residential schools in our own communities?” In other words: Are we feeding into colonization or are we promoting revitalization? How do…
Read MoreConnecting to Others
Jan 14, 2020—West Kelowna, BC: IndigenEYEZ is excited for the New Year and our ongoing Champions of Change series! “What I learned will help me to connect to each member of the group I’m facilitating.” – 2019 participant This innovative coaching and leadership training series will give you tools to more effectively reach your goals…
Read MoreThe Iceberg Model
Nov 12, 2019—West Kelowna, BC: If Indigenous resurgence is an iceberg, policy change and activism are the visible tip, while relationship and connection are the massive piece beneath the surface. The colonial legacy of fragmented relationships and internalized oppression is at the root of the lateral violence in our communities and families that undermines…
Read MoreCamp Confluence
June 13, 2019 — Cawston, BC: Each spring before the summer camp season starts, we host a training intensive for our network of facilitators. The Camp Confluence is a rare and joyful opportunity to bring our diverse team together to strengthen skills and relationships. Our most recent Confluence was held May 24-26 at IndigenEYEZ headquarters…
Read MoreIn the News!
Aug 2015—Kelowna: Our first summer camp was a resounding success—every single youth reported that they want to come back again! The camp was held in the Okanagan and attended by more than 70 youth from 7 Nations. We were supported by an impressive roster of adults including Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, actress Michelle Thrush, and…
Read MoreIndigenEYEZ up North
May 2015—Williams Lake: Our weekend youth camp with the 7 Tsilhqot’in and Carrier-Sekani reserve communities around Williams Lake was a hit. We delivered two workshops for adults before spending the weekend with youth from across this broad territory. This youth worker from one of the most remote communities describes what happened: “It was difficult to…
Read MoreCatch The Fire!
IndigenEYEZ is honored to share this transformative youth program with the Nations of the interior region! This is an amazing opportunity for youth to reconnect with their roots while exploring their individual personality and creativity through guided creative facilitation. IndigenEYEZ will be sending their team of top Facilitators to lead the activities and events. This…
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