Missing Youth

Please print and distribute widely. 

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Tom Jackson in Concert

~FYI – Please Post and Circulate~

 

'Twas the Moon of Wintertime"

An Evening of Song & Celebration

 

Tom Jackson in Concert

 

December 8^th, 2011

Vernon Recreation Centre

Vernon B.C.

Tom Jackson Live

 

Doors Open at : 7:30pm

 

Tickets: $ 20.00 / Door  - Ticket Master – 250-549-7469

Contact person:  www.ticketmaster.com

 

Concert Envisioned by First Nations Friendship Centre  

Mollie Bono, Program Director  (250) 542- 1247

 

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15 food companies that serve you wood

FYI please share

http://foodfreedom.wordpress.com/2011/07/08/15-food-companies-that-serve-you-wood/

[Note: Humans are unable to digest cellulose since we lack the appropriate enzymes to break it down. This is a food adulterant and another example of the wholly corrupt nature of the federal agency responsible for food safety but continues to prove itself more concerned with corporate profit. ~Ed]  

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Modeling

Week 2 starts TUESDAY Nov 22

3:30-6:30pm

It's so much fun building confidence =)

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Aboriginal youth VOLLEYBALL camp - MERRITT, Dec 10&11

Sookinchoot in the Community

Check out the ad on page B6 of today's paper. 

Sookinchoot is looking for serious First nations/Metis students of 

Dance, Musical theatre or performance for an upcoming show (dec) 

Call 250-549-2921

2011 Young Entrepreneurs Symposium- BC LIMITED SPACE!

 

 

 2011 Young Entrepreneurs Symposium- BC

 

Almost a month away and space is filling up quickly! We do not have a deadline this year for registration instead we have limited space! Register now to secure your spot or email me your interest.  We've put together "Sponsor a Delegate" packages for each region of BC. We encourage all the budding entrepreneurs to take this to their First Nation or Organization and gain sponsorship that way.  

New Relationship Trust will be hosting YES-BC held on November 30^th- December 1^st at the Renaissance Harbourside Hotel in Vancouver BC for BC First Nations!

 

Young Entrepreneurs Symposium-BC will be an electrifying event where young 19 – 30 year old aspiring entrepreneurs from all over British Columbia come together for an intense, fun 2-day event!

Delegates will be placed into teams and work in business related challenges. Focus will be on business fundamentals as well as innovative thinking. Delegates will be able to hear from experienced,

successful business people that are there to share their knowledge.  

 

Attached is more information as well as a report highlighting last year's YES 2010! Registration fee covers Hotel and food during the event.

 

REGISTER NOW! www.newrelationshiptrust.ca/YESBC

 

Highlights

      Young Aboriginal entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs and business people working together

      Opportunity to network with business leaders and role models

      Fun and exciting challenges to help build business skills

      Top team win a trip to YES National

 

Prize

First place team will win a trip to 2012 YES National that will be held in Ottawa. Prize includes:

    Registration fee!

    Return flight from BC!

    Accommodations!

 

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PRO-D Day Drop-In

Sookinchoot Youth Centre

Invites First Nation/Metis youth to

Pro D day Drop-In

Program registration, games

Snacks. Come hang out!

Thursday Nov 10 1-4pm

2^nd floor 3000 30^th Street    

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Sookinchoot's Idea at Aviva

PLEASE VOTE SOOKINCHOOT! 

HELP DEVELOP CULTURALLY AND ARTISTICALLY ENGAGED FIRST NATIONS / METIS YOUTH

http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf12184

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OC-Kalamalka Campus Invites You to:

You are invited to the   following events: If you have a son, daughter, sibling, niece or nephew who will be entering post-secondary soon, you are invited to the College Prep 101 for Parents, Thursday November 3, 2011 , OC-Kalamalka Campus, Lecture Theatre Room D310 at 6:30 pm.   This session will provided essential information on the post-secondary system in B.C., Parents will learn ·         The difference between a community college, a university and a technical institution ·         When and how students' should apply and an outline of the general application process ·         How to assist students in accessing scholarships & bursaries ·         The process of applying for student loans ·         About dual credit and concurrent enrollment process. Register today at www.okanagan.bc.ca/infosessions   OC-Kalamalka Campus Program Open House, Tuesday November 8, 2011 (4:30-6:30 pm) in the Cafeteria Learn about programs and student services offered at OC-Kalamalka Campus , this event is for students, parents and adult learners, who are interested in going back to school,  the types of programs offered at OC, and of advisory and or support services available for students. Apply at the OC Open house and the $30.00 application fee will be waived and enter to win a $500.00 tuition voucher.   Also, if you are an adult learner and have considered going back to school and don't know where to start, attend the Adult Learner Seminar  where you can learn more about course and program options, short-term programs and receive information on scholarships, bursaries and financial aid at the OC-Kalamalka Campus Adult Learner Seminar, Thursday November 17th, 2011 at 5 pm in Room D314 (Success Room) For more information on these events, please contact Tawnya Cameron at 250.545.7291 Ext. 2309 or by email tcameron@okanagan.bc.ca     http://web-2.okanagan.bc.ca/Page29316.aspx

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Halloween Party Planners

Volunteers are still needed for this years Halloween Party

Should we do it friday night or monday? 

It won't happen unless we get some leadership tho! Need Youth Leaders

Volunteering is a part of our Leadership program and what better way

to kick off the year than with a Youth led Halloween Party

Contact Mariel ASAP either at sookinchoot@shaw.ca

facebook (SookinchootMariel) and "LIKE" our page Sookinchoot Youth Centre

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No Drop in Today

The flu found Mariel so she doesn't want to expose anyone else to the germs at sook

Please attend the Art Show Opening Reception at the Vernon Public Art Gallery at 6pm tonight

where youth and parent/guardians can see the kind of leadership, art work and multi-media work

they can expect to be a part of.

Sorry for this unexpected cancellation.

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Rifle Shooting Camp

Did you know Rifle Shooting is a sport in the North American Indigenous Games, Canada Winter Games and Olympic Games?!

 

The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to present

 

BC Aboriginal Provincial RIFLE SHOOTING Camp

 

---   INTRODUCTION TO RIFLE SHOOTING  ---

 

OCTOBER 22-23, 2011

Kamloops, BC

Hosted by Tk'emlups (Kamloops) Indian Band

 

 

Held in partnership with BC Target Sports Association (BCTSA), this Development Camp is an opportunity for Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) youth ages 10-19 to learn and experience the sport of RIFLE SHOOTING in a safe and controlled environment working with BCTSA's top instructors.  No equipment necessary.   No experience necessary.

 

A sport relying upon accuracy and precision, this is a rare opportunity to gain experience and exposure to this shooting sport and develop new skills.  Thanks to the support of our partners, including the Province of BC and Nike Inc., the cost of this 2-day camp is just $30!  Meals included.  Free accommodation available.  Equipment provided.  Nike N7 Camp t-shirt.  Quality instruction. 

 

You must register before Wednesday, October 19^th, so sign up today!!

 

******BONUS COACHING CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITY! ******

A NCCP Level 1 Technical Coaching course will be held in conjunction with the 2011 BC Aboriginal Provincial Rifle Camp October 22-23, 2011 in Kamloops, BC.  This course is offered to those candidates who wish to gain knowledge and experience as a Coach in the sport of Competitive shooting.  In support of Aboriginal coaching development in BC and thanks to the support of the Province of BC, the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council is pleased to sponsor the course registration fee for individuals of Aboriginal ancestry (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) who wish to participate in this course.  

 

For more details, please see attached the information. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE POST THIS NOTICE WITH THE ATTACHED INFO/REG PACKAGE WHERE APPROPRIATE.

 

 

Lara Mussell Savage

Manager, Sport Development & Competitions

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council

Phone:  250.388.5522 ext. 233 | 1.800.990.2432

Mobile:  604.799.1456

Email:  teambc@bcaafc.com

 

For more information on the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council, please visit our webpage:  www.bcaafc.com/initiatives/ASRPA-Partners-Council or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ASRPAPartnersCouncil

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**UPDATE**Program Planning

**UPDATE Please note the title 
Oct 20 will be SIGN UP-DROP IN

We will be heading to the Vernon Public Art Gallery the same evening to attend the Opening Reception of Made from Memory our youth Art Exhibition.
Come see what we do at Sookinchoot!


Starting in October - MEDIA CLUB~ Thursday evenings 3:30-6:30pm
 featuring a new idea "Sookinchoot ~ the seeing of oneself"
 Participants host an online talk show about who else? Youth!
 Doing, being, acting, succeeding. Sign up now.

 Annual Halloween Party TBC Oct 28th - Volunteer youth decorators
 needed. CONTACT MARIEL on Facebook (SookinchootMariel) or email sookinchoot@shaw.ca

 Stay tuned for a more complete calendar as programs are
 confirmed, including Art Foundations and R'Native Voice.

New program! Aircraft Maintenance Engineer "S" Information night on Oct 13

Okanagan College and Kelowna Flightcraft would like to invite you to the new Okanagan College Aerospace Campus at the Kelowna Airport for a free information evening about how you can get trained to enter a rewarding career in the exciting aerospace industry. Join us for the program information session, and a tour of award winning Kelowna Flightcraft and get a first-hand look at the aviation industry.  The information night and tour take place Oct. 13 from 6 to 7:30.  No registration is necessary.  The address isOkanagan College Kelowna Aerospace Campus

5655 Airport Way Kelowna, BC.  When you are driving into Kelowna Airport turn left on Aerospace Drive and follow it to the end.

 

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer:

• Above average wages!

• Demand for skilled workers is increasing and future labour shortages are predicted!

• New Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Category S (Structures) Program covers all apprenticeship technical training required for the AME "S" license.

• AME"S" and AME"M" program start date Feb. 2012,

 

We hope you can join us for this informative look at at the aviation industry, please see the attachements for an information night flyer and the AME "S" program information sheet.  Please feel free to passs this information on to those who may be interested.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rob Kjarsgaard

Program Administrator

Trades and Apprenticeship

Okanagan College

Direct Line:  250 503 2670

College Phone: 250 545 7291 ext 2808

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Program Planning

Starting in October - MEDIA CLUB~ Thursday evenings 3:30-6:30pm featuring a new idea "Sookinchoot ~ the seeing of oneself" Participants host an online talk show about who else? Youth! Doing, being, acting, succeeding. Sign up now.

Annual Halloween Party TBC Oct 29th - Volunteer youth decorators needed.

Stay tuned for a more complete calendar as programs are confirmed, including Art Foundations and R'Native Voice.

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Rowing and Dragon Boating!

Dynamic Opportunities for Youth rowing program we have discussed- 

July 20 9am-10.30am, 

July 22 9am-10.30am, 

July 23 10am- 11.30am, 

July 27 9am-10.30am 

July 29 9am 10.30am.

This program will have space for 4 participants, 

they will all be in the same boat and will be with an instructor at all times.

As well we have space in our youth dragon boat team, Monday at 5.30pm, for any one interested.

Contact Mariel at Sookinchoot 250-549-2921

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Challenge the Chef **Cancelled**

Due to medical issues with our chef, we've had to cancel until further notice. Get Well Soon Rick

Monday June 20th is Job Search/Resume Writing 3:30-6pm Please be on time!

Sookinchoot will be open for DROP IN during the week of June 20-24th from 10 am to 3pm

Come to sook to relax after your final or before for some cramming

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BC Aboriginal Prov Rifle Shooting Championships

Mocassin making is postponed TBD

Friday Night Out May 27th - GAMER NIGHT, come get your game on.

See below for provincial information

Moccasin Cancelled!

Due to mentor illness we will reschedule at a later date.

Friday Night Guys Night Out "Gamer Night" is a GO!

Bring games if you have them for either Wii, Playstation 3 or Xbox (not 360)

Pizza and door prizes!!

Sookinchoot Youth Centre

Sookinchoot Youth Centre is located on the 2nd floor at 3000 30th Street, above Brenda Hala's photography downtown Vernon BC. Sookinchoot is for First Nation/Metis and Inuit Youth age 13-18 yrs old and is a non-profit, stay-in-school program of the First Nations Friendship Centre and is funded in part by the Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth Initiative and other grants and donations. 

Youth Program and Activities are planned by the core youth council members and are offered at no cost to First Nation Youth unless otherwise stated.  

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Dear 16 year old me

Social Movie making - REEL YOUTH

re:invent Summer Film Camp
Join Reel Youth for an incredible 7 day film making camp
at Channel Rock on Cortes Island, BC - July 10-16, 2011

Develop your film making skills, record music, have fun, and produce media addressing some of the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time.

here is the camp and how do I get there?
Re:invent::SocialMedia camp will be held on Cortes Island, BC, at Channel Rock, an oceanfront retreat center. [map]  Reel Youth offers bus transportation between Nanaimo Departure Bay ferry terminal and Cortes Island.

How much does it cost?

The program fee is $350 and includes: transportation to and from the camp (between Nanaimo and Cortes Island), platform tent accommodation, meals (including dinner on arrival day and a packed lunch on departure day) equipment and all other program-related costs.

Partial scholarships are available for some youth who would not otherwise be able to attend the camp. Scholarships will be awarded based on financial need.

Reel Youth offers this program at a fraction of its actual cost. Even at our discounted program fee of $350, there will be those for whom the cost will be a barrier. If would like to donate to our scholarship fund, all funds raised will be used to provide financial assistance to youth that might otherwise not be able to attend our programs. All donations to Reel Youth are tax-deductible.

For more info go to

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UBC-O Career fair this Thursday

ABORIGINAL CAREER FAIR 2011

The Seventeenth Annual Aboriginal Career Fair

The Aboriginal Career Fair is designed for Aboriginal high

school students. The objective is to provide them with

career information from Aboriginal role models in various

career fields.

Booths and Presenters from various career fields

When: Thursday, May 5, 2011

Where: UBC - Okanagan Kelowna Campus

Agenda:

9:00am to Noon Open displays, presentations, activities and seminars

10:00am to 10:30am Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speaker

11:30am to 12:30am Lunch & Door Prizes

1:00pm to 2:00pm Displays & Presentations

1:30pm Closing & Grand Prize Draw for Computers

KI-LOW-NA FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY

NATIVE YOUTH PROGRAM 2011

Co-sponsored by the UBC First Nations House of Learning (FNHL) 

and 

the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) 

Summer Employment Opportunities 

FIRST NATIONS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Native Youth Program is a collaborative work-study program. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about traditional and contemporary Northwest Coast cultures from their own experiences and research, and from local First Nations guest speakers. They will also learn about the resources at the FNHL and MOA and develop skills in public presentations using objects and visual aids at the museum. Participants will share this knowledge with other students and museum visitors through guided tours and presentations. Students are expected to study, write reports, and participate in study trips. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be 15 to 18 years old, aboriginal and enrolled in high school. They must also have an interest in First Nations heritage. 

TERM: Full-Time 

July 5, 2011 – August 19, 2011 

7 weeks 

35 hours/week 

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday 

SALARY: $8.00/hour 

FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION: 

Contact: Robyn Putnam or Francine Cunningham 

(604) 827-4379 or email: nativeyouthprogram@gmail.com 

Or visit our blog at: www.nativeyouthprogram.wordpress.com 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday May 30, 2011 

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TWO WEEKS left to apply to Aboriginal Youth Internship Program

Could you please forward this Call for Applications to the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to all of your members for consideration? There are only two weeks left for Aboriginal youth to apply for next year's program starting in September, and we want to ensure that this great opportunity reaches all corners of the province. This is a 12 month paid internship opportunity for Aboriginal youth 29 and under residing in BC.

 

If anyone needs assistance with the application process, they can call and receive direct assistance from AYIP Program Staff:

Program Coordinator: Allison Beardsworth Allison.Beardsworth@gov.bc.ca (250 –356-7949)

Program Administrator: Krista Power Krista.Power@gov.bc.ca (250 –387-0460)

 

Thank you! All My Relations,

Sasha Hobbs

AYIP Program Lead

 

BC's Public Service's

Aboriginal Youth Internship Program (AYIP)

CALL FOR INTERN APPLICATIONS IS OPEN!

 

Our Intern Job Posting is now up for the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, 2011/12 program year. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 16, 2011.  https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3664

 

The Aboriginal Youth Internship program offers an innovative, 12 month paid internship program ($1,564.13 Bi-weekly) that is culturally responsive and supported. Successful candidates will work for nine (9) months in a government Ministry followed by three (3) months in a selected Aboriginal organization. Program starts September 06, 2011 and runs to August 31, 2012.

As an Aboriginal Youth Intern, you will learn many aspects of public service and provincial government processes, participate in workshops/events across the province, develop your leadership and professional skills, develop strong networks, and create a path for your future career development. Through your work as an intern, you will also have an opportunity to help build the New Relationship and make positive differences for Aboriginal people and communities across the province.

Some of the exciting areas you may be working in include: Ministry specific Aboriginal projects and work assignments; program development; policy analysis and development; youth engagement; Aboriginal community liaison; event and conference coordination; project management; communications; community needs assessment; framework and strategy development, etc. You will also learn about provincial government political, legislative, and budget processes.  We have a variety of placements available in several Ministries across the province.

We're looking for youth who communicate well, have strong writing and research skills, embrace learning opportunities, enjoy new challenges and are engaged in their Aboriginal, youth or academic communities.

To apply for the program, you must be:

          --Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit)

          --29 years of age or under as of September 6, 2011

          --Residing in BC

 

You must also have:

          --A minimum of grade 12 with some post-secondary education or equivalent work, life and education experience;

          --Leadership aptitude or experience, either through work or volunteering; and

--Good knowledge of Aboriginal governments/organizations and the Aboriginal population that you represent (i.e. First Nations Summit, Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Métis Nation BC, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Aboriginal community organizations, etc.).

 

PROCESS FOR APPLYING

1. Go to our program website for an overview of the program: http://employment.gov.bc.ca/Aboriginal_Youth_Internship_Program

2. Once you review, go to the job posting: https://search.employment.gov.bc.ca/cgi-bin/a/highlightjob.cgi?jobid=3664

3. Click on the link that says: Submit Resume.  The following links are also available to assist with the process:

·         http://employment.gov.bc.ca/our_hiring_process (Step by Step for the application process)

·         http://blog.gov.bc.ca/careeradvisor/ (Video outlining the process and navigating the website)

4. Fill in the online form.

5. Submit your resume and cover letter electronically. 

·         In your cover letter, state your three top Ministries of interest (list available on the site). 

6. Submit your two (2) Letter of Reference Forms (Fax to Krista Power, AYIP Administrator at 250-387-0749)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, May 16, 2011

If you have questions about the program, please contact Sasha Hobbs, Program Lead Sasha.Hobbs@gov.bc.ca or Allison Beardsworth, Program Coordinator, Allison.Beardsworth@gov.bc.ca  at 250-356-7949.

If you have questions or need assistance with the applications process, please contact Krista Power, Program Administrator, Krista.Power@gov.bc.ca at 250-387-0460.

I also want to encourage all eligible Aboriginal youth to apply. Each year is a new year, and we have more placements available across the province that will meet more youths' specific qualifications, interests, skill sets, and career choices!

Join our great crew for year 5!

 

Sasha

 

Sasha Hobbs, MA, Program Lead, Aboriginal Youth Internship Program

The Learning Centre | Talent Management Division | BC Public Service Agency

Third Floor, 940 Blanshard St. | Victoria, BC | V8W 2H2 | Tel  604-765-3193

http://employment.gov.bc.ca/aboriginal_youth_internship_program

 

 

 

 

For your Information

Some Q&A's for parents, guardians and youth

How do I register?

For registration documentation, we have a form that gets filled out at the youth centre but we do require some sort of verbal committment either via email/phone or in person before that. There are no costs to our programs unless stated, we fund raise through various grants and donations to pay for mentors and other program costs etc. 

What is age range? 

We typically cater to high school youth, 13-18 but in order to get a new batch of youth we are promoting the gr 7/8 group and hosting special evenings for the guys and girls. Older youth are encouraged to volunteer their skills as mentors or help with outreach. 

What is Batik Art?

 It is a textile art that involves a specialized method of applying dye to fabric, usually cotton or silk.  There are about 3,000 recorded batik patterns, some of which include flowers, plants, birds, animals, insects, and geometric forms are all popular motifs.  The use of computers in developing batik designs promises to add many more new and exciting designs to this library. 

If your youth is interested in the Batik as of this morning, I received a phone call from our mentor. He has been called away to tend to a family emergency unfortunately but is willing to reschedule for May 10,11,12. TBC

What else is done in the Art Foundations?

Typically all aspects of art are workshopped depending on mentors/volunteers. From Cedar plank carving, beading, painting to film making, photography and photoshop.

If they are interested in the photography - we'll be using film cameras not digital so if they have access to an SLR film camea that would be ideal since they will likely be sharing. Our themes will be "I remember" and "dirt" which will be further discussed during the workshop.

Currently other Art foundation workshops may include painting and possibly print making however our mentor is not yet confirmed.

Cooking Challenge with Chef Rick:

Our chef volunteer is challenging youth - what is the hardest meal to make? he says "Lets make it." Chicken cordon bleu? stuffed portebello mushrooms? maybe something exotic... you decide!

What is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

This is our elder/mentor/youth social dinner. Youth come after school to help prepare and serve meal to our special guests and then participate in activities/discussion related to that guest. Our last dinners guest was independent producer/CHBC correspondent Tracey Kim Bonneau. She shared her latest film, a made for PBS documentary titled "How can we keep from Singing" A beautiful look into the hard working pioneering women that helped shape our world today. Our next guest is author/ geneologist Shirley Louis. She will be discussing family lineage and inspiring us to start a family tree project.

For more information please email or call 

sookinchoot(at)shaw. ca   or 250-549-2921

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