The Qualicum First Nations Culture Program is hosting its 2nd Indigenous Early Years Conference - a 3 day gathering focused on early learning through Indigenous knowledge, culture and community. The conference features a variety of workshops to share cultural knowledge, providing hands-on learning and create resources for young children.
Who is this conference for?
Early years programs staff, school district Indigenous education staff, strong start staff, teachers kindergarten to grade 3, CCRR staff and more!
Thursday, May 14th 9am-4pm. 'On the Land Day'
Qualicum First Nations Campground, 5861 Island Hwy W, Qualicum Beach
On the land, with 20 traditional teaching stations provided, including: Bentwood box cooking, fish over fire, cedar weaving, Bentwood making, button blankets, wool weaving, smokehouse, canoe, plant walk, cedar harvesting, devils club, storytelling, protocols, carving, petroglyphs, drumming, pit cook, canning, bannock and more!
Friday, May 15th 9am - 4pm. 'Resource Making'
Ballenas Secondary School, 135 Pym St, Parksville
20 stations provided to create classroom resources based on Thursday's teachings.
Saturday, May 16th, 9am - 4pm. 'QFN Culture Kit Workshops'
Ballenas Secondary School, 135 Pym St, Parksville
Create two kits from a selection: Land Animals, Traditional Plants, Animal Tracks and Scat, Salmon, Raven, 13 Moons, 4 Sacred Medicines, At the Seashore
Lunch will be provided. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Please note: only single tickets/bookings are available.
Once you have registered, you will receive a link and password to book your specific workshops.
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General Admission - Early Years Conference
Admission for three day conference.
Biglietto del corso - per tutte le 3 date date.
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C$425.00 | |
Bursary Subsidized Admission - Early Years Conference
Admission for three day conference. Subsidized rates for the following: Early Childhood Educator, Early Childhood Educator Assistant, Registered LNR's, Licensed Family Child Care Providers, School Age Child Care Providers, Head Start/Strong Start, Responsible Adult
Biglietto del corso - per tutte le 3 date date.
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C$175.00 |