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Vision Statement
This program is redesigned for Aboriginal men/women who want to make a healthy difference in their family and community. The program will now provide teachings for both men and women.
RECLAIM Anishinabe & Ohkwehonwe values.
LEARN about yourself
LEARN strategies to help other men, women, children, families and communities
LEARN about change and leadership
How Does the Program Run?
The program involves 60 days of intensive on-site training and in addition 600 hrs of off-site training which is developed on an individual basis. The learner will receive 480 hours of on-site training over 5 days every 2 months.
Community Involvement:
The program encourages the learner to be involved in their community as a helper or volunteer. The program will require some placement hours in the field of social service work.
What’s In it For YOU?
The successful candidate who completes the program receives a accreditation from First Nations Technical Institute in Community Development and Leadership. In addition each candidate is eligible to receive a Social Service Worker diploma from St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Courses and Topics Include:
· Native Psychology 1 & 2
· Healing the Family
· Native Sociology 1, 2, 3, & 4
· Harmony Creation & Clan Orgnztn.
· Original Way of Being
· Nation Building
· Foundations of Cultural Competency
· Community Healing
History of Program
This program originated from a vision about Native men needing learning experiences and guidance to re-discover and re-claim their rightful role in Native society. The new intake starting in January 2010, has included Indigenous women who have requested a place to come and learn traditional teachings. The program was designed based on the original teachings of the Anishinabe and Ohkwehonwe. Both Indigenous men and women have the opportunity to share a learning environment in culturally based post secondary human service curriculum.
In 2000, First Nations Technical Institute first offered this program with the cooperation of KiiKeeWanNiiKaan Southwest Regional Healing Lodge on the Munsee-Delaware First Nation. In 4 intakes 56 men have graduated from the program.
Program Faculty
Bob and Jim have been working together for several years bringing together Anishinabe and Ohkwehonwe teachings. Their work has impacted Native communities in health, education, service delivery and community organization. This program is a part of a First Nation rebuilding strategy.
Kiikeewanniikaan Learning Centre
275 Jubilee Road
Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
Phone: 1-800-328-2616
Partners in this Development:
- Kiikeewanniikaan Healing Lodge
- The Tribal Sovereignty Associates
Funding Concerns
The OCAS form can be obtained online at: www.ocas.ca
Complete and send in the OCAS form and also remember to obtain sponsorship from your First Nations Post-Secondary funding or Employment and Training, if eligible.
How do I Apply?
Please complete and email, mail or fax all completed applications to:
Crystal Flewelling
Kiikeewanniikaan
Southwest Regional Healing Lodge / Shelter
275 Jubilee Road
Muncey, ON N0L 1Y0
F (519) 289-0149
TENDING THE FIRE / CARING FOR WATER
Social Service Worker Diploma 2-Year Distance Education Program
“Tribal sovereignty is one of the cornerstones of our survival in the 21st century.”
Tel. 519-289-0148 Fax. 519-289-0149 Toll free 1-800-328-2616
EAGLE WATCH CRISIS INTERVENTION 519-289-9090
Application
What is Tending the Fire / Caring for Water?
· Healing of Self
· Communities of Solution
· Capability & Capacity Building
· Helping & Healing
· Portfolio I, II & III
· Deliberately Creating Change
· Cultural Competency
· Indigenous Leadership
