The Circle of Courage

• The Science of Raising Courageous Kids. http://martinbrokenleg.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/12_1_Brokenleg_Van_Bockern.pdf

• The Circle of Courage is a holistic approach to reclaiming youth, which is grounded in resilience science and in values of deep respect for the dignity of children and youth. This article identifies the core assumptions of the Circle of Courage model and its research foundation in positive youth development. In order to thrive, all children need the opportunity to be reared in schools and communities that cultivate belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity."

Other articles: http://martinbrokenleg.com/articles

A video summary of the first article:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0PgrfCVCt_A

• Dr. Martin Brokenleg's presentation of the Circle of Courage at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings held May 17 2013 in Williams Lake. Produced for School District 27 Cariboo-Chilcotin. (9 min)

"The Confession"

Hummingbird Ministries Presents "THE CONFESSION" @ Gilmore Park United Church 8060 NO. 1 ROAD, RICHMOND, BC @ 2 PM, SUNDAY, APRIL 24.

The Confession is a dramatic presentation of the 1994 Confession of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, for its part in the harm done to First Nations people through the “Indian Residential School System”. The actors (both Caucasian and First Nations) act out, without words, the acknowledgment made in the Confession, accompanied by music. Narrators read The Confession and the Canadian Apology. An invitation is extended to the audience to join the actors in a celebration dance, symbolic of hope for reconciliation. The Good Samaritan is read followed by a short reflection and healing music.

New Musqueam Post at UBC

http://news.ubc.ca/2016/04/06/musqueam-post-dedicated-at-ubc-vancouver-campus-today/

The Musqueam people and the University of British Columbia acknowledged their developing partnership today with the dedication of a striking cedar post installed prominently on the Point Grey campus, which is located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

Carved by talented Musqueam artist, Brent Sparrow Jr., the post tells an origin story of the Musqueam involving a two-headed serpent.

“We cherish the relationship between the university and the Musqueam,” said Musqueam Chief Wayne Sparrow. “As UBC is on our traditional territory, it’s important that we work together closely to share our culture and look for opportunities to work together.”

The new Musqueam post is now installed, facing east towards the new Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre and the campus entrance, at the foot of a cascading water feature at University Boulevard and East Mall.

“This beautiful post will serve as a permanent welcome to all visitors to these grounds and as a reminder of our relationship with the Musqueam people who were here long before UBC’s history began,” said Interim President Martha Piper. “Its dedication, one of the closing events of UBC’s Centennial year, points towards renewed—and stronger—relationships in the future.”

The land upon which UBC and the post are situated has always been a place of learning for the Musqueam people, where culture, history, and traditions have been passed from one generation to the next.

Aboriginal Literacy K to 12 Symposium, May 25, 2016

Aboriginal Math Symposium, March 21, 2016

http://blogs.ubc.ca/aboriginalmathnetwork/

Registration for the 6th Aboriginal Math Symposium is now available at:

http://payment-educ.sites.olt.ubc.ca/6th-aboriginal-math-k-12-symposium/

Aboriginal Speaker Series by SFU

https://www.sfu.ca/sfuwoodwards/events/calendar.html

A Night of Strong Indigenous Women