¢̕ inaxaǂa
Canoe Counselling
at Kootenay River Secondary School
The River is Waiting BW and Colour.mp4¢̕ inaxaǂa
Ktunaxa word meaning, "all right, let's go!" It sums up the intent of the program. Receiving help can be a challenge and is difficult for many. It is then we say, "all right, let's go to the river." https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ObS7TKJgx6lirqJBXXSMsTPzD8-wLFfJ/view?usp=share_link
Purpose
Using Ktunaxa educational traditions and knowledge of being in nature, we will promote wellness to the students and staff at KRSS through time spent on or at the Kootenay River. This opportunity gives everyone an opportunity to learn about traditional stories of the Kootenay River and to appreciate the beauty only the Creston Valley can provide.
Indigenous Culture and Outdoor Learning
Elders will have another opportunity to pass on their valuable knowledge
About ceremonies
Traditional medicines
History of the land
How to be good stewards of the land
To revitalize Indigenous languages and practices
To re-engage Indigenous youth in their own education
To build community connectedness
To empower youth to fight for their rights, including their rights to protect their own land
Empowers all youth to share their knowledge about the land with others, which will increase awareness and understanding.
Sources: www.socialconnectedness.org, Danielle Cherpako (2019)
The River is Waiting
CC Short.mp4