Media Advisory - Steps Toward Reconciliation Through Resiliency: Students Meet and Share in Lessons Learned from Indigenous Teachings

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KANANASKIS, AB, Jan. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Hundreds of participants, with student representation from 20 Alberta and B.C. schools will gather on Stoney/Nakoda traditional land to discover how lessons from Indigenous teachings can contribute to a healthy school community.

"Young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow — they have a great untapped potential for responsible leadership today." - Brendtro, Brokenleg and Van Brockern

Students, teachers and health professionals will explore resilience as a path to healthy school communities, and leave with philosophical foundations and practical tools that positively support resilience in youth. Participants are part of the movement to inspire wellness as a priority in schools, recognizing that healthy students are better learners.

What you'll see during the workshop:

• Students engaged in outdoor traditional games, participating in sharing circles, Elder reflections, active sessions, a historical blanket exercise and more
• Aboriginal youth speaking about the impact of mentorship in their lived experience
• Strength-based approaches to supporting First Nations health in Alberta school communities

The workshop is hosted by Ever Active Schools in conjunction with the 8^th annual school health conference, Shaping the Future. Ever Active Schools is a government of Alberta cross-ministerial initiative that assists schools in creating and sustaining healthy, active school communities.

Media availability details:

 

SOURCE Ever Active Schools

For further information: For media inquiries or to book an interview, contact: Brian Torrance, Ever Active Schools, Phone: 780.298.2341, Email: brian@everactive.org

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