This months SPOTLIGHT is all about great indoor and outdoor winter-themed activities and resources for Foster and Kinship Caregivers to help them support the Indigenous, Metis and Inuit children and youth in their care to stay connected and learn more about their culture and traditions. Have fun learning together!
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OUTDOOR WINTER ACTIVITIES |
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LOOKING FOR OUT-DOOR ACTIVITIES THIS WINTER? HOW ABOUT A SLED RACE OR TRY MAKING AN IGLOO! |
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WATCH THESE AMAZING SHORT FILMS WITH THE KIDS AND TEENS AND LEARN MORE ABOUT WINTER TRADITIONS! |
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This short 5-minute film portrays a family working together to make sleds. While the father expertly threads rope through runners and slats, expertly tying knots to hold them together, his wife and child work on their own stylized sleds. The film pays homage to the craft, while also capturing the sheer joy of downhill sled racing. (Canada National Film Board Stories from Our Land)
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Video - How to Build an Igloo, this short film records Dean Ittuksarjuat as he constructs the traditional Inuit home. From the first cut of the snow knife to the carving of the entrance after the last block of snow has been placed on the roof, this is an inside-and-out look at the entire fascinating process (Canada National Film Board Stories from Our Land)
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FAMILY FUN DESTINATION!
Winefred Lake Outfitters (Lac La Biche, Alberta) is a back-country retreat in northeastern Lac La Biche County, on the shores of Winefred Lake. Winefred Lake Outfitters offers four-season fishing getaways, guided hunting expeditions and authentic wilderness trapping experiences with Trapper Paul, a Métis trapper with more than 30 years of experience
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WINTER IN-DOOR ACTIVITIES |
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CHECK OUT THESE GREAT COLORING SHEETS AND SHARE YOUR PICTURES WITH SPIRIT BEAR! |
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Stay safe during COVID-19 while continuing cultural practices!
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READING TIME IDEAS FOR THOSE COLD WINTER EVENINGS! |
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The Marvel superhero is an Inuit teenager named Amka Aliyak from Nunavut — also known as Snowguard. Amka gains superpowers when she tries to release the spirits of the land who have been captured by a villain using the energy of the land. Amka will be part of the Champions, which also includes teen versions of Spider-Man, Ms Marvel and the Hulk.
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Children’s Book - Fishing with Grandma After showing the kids how to prepare for a fishing trip, Grandma and the kids enjoy a day of jigging in the ice for fish. Grandma shows them every step they need to know to complete a successful fishing trip, from what clothes to wear, to how to drill and clear holes in the ice, to how to make a traditional Inuit jigging rod. By the end of the day, the kids have a yummy meal of Arctic char
Intended for infants and very young children and are designed to help children develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills.
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KIDS ENJOY WATCHING CBC'S MOLLY OF DENALI'S WINTER ADVENTURES! |
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Molly can't wait to catch her first fish (and to earn her own first fish tale). A-maze-ing Snow: Molly suggests a community fun-raiser to fix her school roof after a snowstorm.
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Ice Sculpture: When Auntie Midge informs Molly that her Mom was once an accomplished ice sculptor, Molly decides to organize an ice-sculpting competition in Qyah. But when rising temperatures threaten to melt the ice, Molly must come up with a clever solution to save the contest.
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TOO COLD TO PLAY OUTSIDE?
CHECK OUT THESE GAMES!
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Made in Calgary doubles as Blackfoot language educational tool. This VR story chronicles the journey of a man who must challenge the powerful spirit, Thunder (Ksiistsikom). Indigenous storytelling comes together with an immersive experience to feature the endangered Blackfoot language. The game’s ending also contains a traditional Blackfoot prayer.
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Coyote & Crow is a science fantasy roleplaying game set in an uncolonized future. Instead of extrapolating what happens from now into the future, Coyote & Crow instead presents a future where the colonization of the Americas never happened, depicting a future world of spirituality and science. This unique game was created and led by a team of Native Americans representing more than a dozen Indigenous tribes.
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This is a free registered, online class
Wednesday, January 27, 2021, Online event 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Are you and your family looking to do something active while also learning? The Canadian Native Friendship Centre's Powwow Dancing class might be the right class for you! Whether you are new to powwow dancing or want to learn a new style, this class covers it all. Come learn the history of the different styles and get a workout in while you learn. The whole family is welcome!
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Virtual Cree Classes Edmonton Public Library Facilitated by Leslie Skinner Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm. This is a free registered, online class CLICK HERE for Monday classes. CLICK HERE for Wednesday classes
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Honouring Life Virtual Youth Program (AFC Calgary)
Calling all youth! If you’re interested in connecting with your community while learning all about your cultural history and identity, join up with Honouring Life Virtual Youth Program. This program runs on Thursday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – email bbairstow@afccalgary.org to register!
On the third Wednesday of every month, from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM, youth aged 6-17 years come together with their parents/guardians to learn the fundamentals of the drum and to learn how to sing and drum as part of a group.
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CAREGIVER RECRUITMENT & ORIENTATION |
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PRIDE Pre-Service launched January 10, 2022, throughout the Province replacing previous Orientation for Caregiver Training (OCT). PRIDE Pre-Service is REQUIRED for all foster care and adoptive applicants. It is an option for Kinship caregivers. Please REVIEW RESOURCES to support the ongoing recruitment and orientation of caregivers.
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AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE
COMPENSATION RULING
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January 4, 2022 - As a result of the largest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history, Ottawa will provide $20 billion to children on reserve and in the Yukon who were unnecessarily removed from their homes between April 1, 1991, and March 31, 2022. This extends to their parents and caregivers. Compensation will also be provided to those impacted by the narrow definition of Jordan’s Principle between Dec. 12, 2007, and Nov. 2, 2017... LEARN MORE HERE
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CONNECTION For Foster Parents and Kinship Caregivers
These cultural resources and activities assist foster and kinship caregivers in their efforts to ensure the Indigenous, Metis and Inuit children in their home and care stay connected to their traditions & culture.
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SUBMISSIONS - If you have a cultural event, program, activity or resource that you'd like to share or if you'd like to suggest newsletter content ideas or things you'd like to see more of please send an email to starrd@alignab.ca Subject Line - CONNECTIONS SUBMISSION
KIDS/YOUTH & CAREGIVERS If you have a child or youth or are a child or youth and tried some of the arts & craft activities or recipes, books or other resources from CONNECTIONS and you'd like to submit a picture to be included in the newsletter - please attach it to an email to starrd@alignab.ca with Subject CONNECTIONS SUBMISSION and include "permission to share" in the text of the email.
Note - no picture of or with actual people in the photo will be accepted for privacy purposes.
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