By Damien Abrahams
June 21 2009 Victoria Island, BC
My speech on Victoria Island, I've been told, was the fastest request for a role model: the day after the announcement of the role role model(s).
Although it was short, five minutes long, I feel I've made an impact on a lot of the audience.
One exciting part is two of the members of the audience were from the same place I came from! (Haida Gwaii). The day before that we toured RCMP Headquarters and one of the sergeants was Haida as well!
All in all I enjoy my short time on Victoria Island!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Ouje-Bougoumou Graduation - Magic of the Future
By Heather Watts
June 15 2009 Ouje-Bougoumou, QC
Visiting Ouje-Bougoumou was an experience I will not forget. I was greeted and welcomed into the community by so many warm smiles. This community is very small compared to my own and I admired the sense of inter-connectedness between all of the people. Everyone seemed to know everyone and they all came together to put on an amazing graduation for the Grade 6 students at Waapihtiiwewan School. The gym was decorated so beautifully and all of the graduates looked awesome! I felt so great delivering my speech and I even had the pleasure of sitting with the Chief of Ouje-Bougoumou during the graduation. It really amazed me how well the community worked together to put on a memorable event for the Grade 6 students. I truly admire this community and I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet same very inspirational people.
Nya:wen!
Thank you!
June 15 2009 Ouje-Bougoumou, QC
Visiting Ouje-Bougoumou was an experience I will not forget. I was greeted and welcomed into the community by so many warm smiles. This community is very small compared to my own and I admired the sense of inter-connectedness between all of the people. Everyone seemed to know everyone and they all came together to put on an amazing graduation for the Grade 6 students at Waapihtiiwewan School. The gym was decorated so beautifully and all of the graduates looked awesome! I felt so great delivering my speech and I even had the pleasure of sitting with the Chief of Ouje-Bougoumou during the graduation. It really amazed me how well the community worked together to put on a memorable event for the Grade 6 students. I truly admire this community and I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet same very inspirational people.
Nya:wen!
Thank you!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
"Reaching For You"
By Shaneen Robinson
June 11 2009 Cross Lake, MB
I had a great visit! It was a lot of work, but the kids were very responsive. They asked many questions and loved the prizes and quizzes. I spoke to grades 5,6,7,8-- about 20-30 kids per group or more--they had a lot of fun and were very respectful. They loved that I am from Cross Lake.
June 11 2009 Cross Lake, MB
I had a great visit! It was a lot of work, but the kids were very responsive. They asked many questions and loved the prizes and quizzes. I spoke to grades 5,6,7,8-- about 20-30 kids per group or more--they had a lot of fun and were very respectful. They loved that I am from Cross Lake.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Aboriginal Heritage Day and Quamichan Middle School
By Inez Jasper
May 29 2009, North Cowichan, BC
My trip to Duncan was AMAZING! My day started bright and early as we headed into Vancouver to take a plane ride over to Vancouver Island. It was a beautiful day so the morning flight was breathtaking as we took off from the Vancouver waterfront. I was warmly greeted by four ambassadors fro the Quamichan Middle School. They helped me to set up my table and posted a large sign with my name and title as a 2008 National Aboriginal Role Model.
I presented to the entire school with my powerpoint presentation to wrap up their Aboriginal Heritage Day activities. Before I left, I sang a sogn and signed posters and trading cards for the students. As we drove to the habour airport in Nanimo, I felt energized and excited by the students response to the presentation. Today was a good day.
May 29 2009, North Cowichan, BC
My trip to Duncan was AMAZING! My day started bright and early as we headed into Vancouver to take a plane ride over to Vancouver Island. It was a beautiful day so the morning flight was breathtaking as we took off from the Vancouver waterfront. I was warmly greeted by four ambassadors fro the Quamichan Middle School. They helped me to set up my table and posted a large sign with my name and title as a 2008 National Aboriginal Role Model.
I presented to the entire school with my powerpoint presentation to wrap up their Aboriginal Heritage Day activities. Before I left, I sang a sogn and signed posters and trading cards for the students. As we drove to the habour airport in Nanimo, I felt energized and excited by the students response to the presentation. Today was a good day.
Visit to Chapleau
By Suzette Amaya
May 28 2009 Chapleau, ON
Chapleau is so beautiful, totally reminded me of my home town of Port Hardy, including the rain, lol :). I was excited 10 hours to come to this unticipated school. As I set up my laptop and materials, i felt excitement in the room. I thought the presentation went well, lots of questions and interested youth. and the highlight was Bruce Ma-Goose.
Cool :) We had a blast. I was so touched by all ya students who were stoked about the posters and NAHO swag. You guys rock'd.! Your school is so awesome. Thanks to all the teachers and luved that we got to go to the Grade 7 & * class to take a group photo. Sshweet! Lots of hugs and stay in school. Facebook moi, ha ha.
May 28 2009 Chapleau, ON
Chapleau is so beautiful, totally reminded me of my home town of Port Hardy, including the rain, lol :). I was excited 10 hours to come to this unticipated school. As I set up my laptop and materials, i felt excitement in the room. I thought the presentation went well, lots of questions and interested youth. and the highlight was Bruce Ma-Goose.
Cool :) We had a blast. I was so touched by all ya students who were stoked about the posters and NAHO swag. You guys rock'd.! Your school is so awesome. Thanks to all the teachers and luved that we got to go to the Grade 7 & * class to take a group photo. Sshweet! Lots of hugs and stay in school. Facebook moi, ha ha.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
University of Waterloo Directions Conference
By Suzette Amaya
May 26 2009 Waterloo, ON
I ad a blast in Waterloo :). Hanging out at the University of Waterloo Directors Conference was wonderful. The attendees were so wonderful, I think the presentation went well, yaaay!. I was even more thrilled when the youth after the presentation just wanted to hang out, ask questions, talk about the Twilight Saga and take photos. Thank you to all the organizers I had a great time. My visit totally revived me in so many ways. Def will be keeping in touch :) Facebook moi.
Hugz
May 26 2009 Waterloo, ON
I ad a blast in Waterloo :). Hanging out at the University of Waterloo Directors Conference was wonderful. The attendees were so wonderful, I think the presentation went well, yaaay!. I was even more thrilled when the youth after the presentation just wanted to hang out, ask questions, talk about the Twilight Saga and take photos. Thank you to all the organizers I had a great time. My visit totally revived me in so many ways. Def will be keeping in touch :) Facebook moi.
Hugz
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Young Women's Conference
By Heather Watts
May 22-24 Kenora, ON
While being at the Young Women's conference in Luther Village, I met a lot of amazing people! It was so powerful to have so many strong and determined women in one place! Sharing the Smoke Dance with the group at the opening ceremonies was a great feeling. Most of them had never even heard of the dance, but joined in anyway!
In addition to the wonderful young women in attendance, there were also adult women, most of whom are teachers. Speaking with them and hearing their passion for education only strengthened my goal to become an educator myself, one day. Seeing the young women perform in the talent show and to have been one of the highlights of this visit for me!
These ladies took centre stage with such confidence and enthusiasm in themselves while having a room full of supporters cheering them on. I couldn't help but smile and be happy, there was so much positive energy in the room. I am truly excited to see what is in store for the future. With young women (such as the ones I met on this visit) leading the way, I am confident that great things are going to be happening. I would especially like to thank Donna Kowalski and Aimee Beazley for making me feel so welcome and for their hard work with the 2009 Young Women's Conference.
May 22-24 Kenora, ON
While being at the Young Women's conference in Luther Village, I met a lot of amazing people! It was so powerful to have so many strong and determined women in one place! Sharing the Smoke Dance with the group at the opening ceremonies was a great feeling. Most of them had never even heard of the dance, but joined in anyway!
In addition to the wonderful young women in attendance, there were also adult women, most of whom are teachers. Speaking with them and hearing their passion for education only strengthened my goal to become an educator myself, one day. Seeing the young women perform in the talent show and to have been one of the highlights of this visit for me!
These ladies took centre stage with such confidence and enthusiasm in themselves while having a room full of supporters cheering them on. I couldn't help but smile and be happy, there was so much positive energy in the room. I am truly excited to see what is in store for the future. With young women (such as the ones I met on this visit) leading the way, I am confident that great things are going to be happening. I would especially like to thank Donna Kowalski and Aimee Beazley for making me feel so welcome and for their hard work with the 2009 Young Women's Conference.
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