2002/2003 BC UMAYC Projects
Surrey Aboriginal Cultural Society

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Project Name:              Youth Program          

 

Project Summary:      This is a continuing UMAYC project. The objectives of the program are to design and deliver activities that promote the health and well-being of the Aboriginal youth of the Fraser River. This will done by teaching the youth the diverse Aboriginal languages and traditions found in the Aboriginal community. The youth participate in sports and recreational activities and attend leadership and employment training class in a safe, and supportive environment.

 

Anticipated Results:

 

 

Recreation & Social Activities

 

Dates

 

Anticipated Results

 

Kickboxing (2)

 

Twice a week

 

20 regular youth

2 beginning instructors

 

Co-ed Basketball

 

Weekly

 

20 regular youth

increased fitness

 

Camping/survival training

 

July & August

 

30 students

more prepared/or outdoors

 

Sleep overs

 

4 times a year

 

80 students

increased friendships

 

Youth dances and karaoke

 

Monthly at Family Nights

 

Increase participants to 50 youth

 

 

Cultural Activities

 

Dates

 

Anticipated Results

 

Drumming

 

Weekly

 

Teach drummers (8-10)

create a new drum group

 

Dancing  (3)

 

Weekly

 

60 participants

develop a love for cult. Dancing

 

Drum making (2)

 

Fall & Winter Workshop

 

30 participants

develop skills

 

Teepee Making

 

Winter Workshop

 

20 participants

develop skills

 

Beading & Handicrafts

 

Weekly

 

25 participants

learn beading techniques

 

Languages-Cree

                -Ojibwe

                -Nisgaa

 

Weekly

Weekly

Twice a week

 

60 participants

learn and appreciate native language

 

 

Carving

 

Weekly

 

8 participants

learn carving skills

 

Cultural Activities

 

Dates

 

Anticipated Results

 

Regalia Making

 

Fall Workshop

 

20 participants

 

Basket Weaving

 

Spring Workshop

 

20 participants

learn weaving techniques

 

Canoeing

 

July &August

 

20 participants

learn canoeing skills

 

Aboriginal Cooking Class

 

Monthly

 

25 participants

learn native dishes and plants

 

Youth Pow Wow

 

Spring

 

20 participants

learn to organize a Pow Wow

 

Family Nights

 

Weekly

 

50 participants

appreciate the growth of youth

 

 

 


 

Education

 

Dates

 

Anticipated Results

 

Communication

- Computer training

- Writing & editing Skills

- Still & motion photography

  skills

 

Weekly

 

15 participants

Foster interest in communication as a life skill

 

Parenting program

 

Weekly

 

10 participants

learn parenting skills

 

Drama & story-telling program

 

Weekly

 

10 participants

learn dramatic techniques

 

Personal Lifestyles (sex education)

 

Quarterly

 

40 participants in total

learn facts about sex

 

Conferences ( Anti-racism)

 

Spring

 

250 participants

to learn about racism and what to do

 

Tutorials (elders & tutors)

 

Weekly

 

10 youth

to be assisted in their school work

 

Field trips

- local First Nations, UBC Longhouse,

Emily Carr Institute, museums, native education center

 

3 times a year

 

90 youth in total

greater appreciation of the local aboriginal culture

 

Employment & Training

 

Dates

 

Anticipated Results

 

Drop in center - to access computer as needed

 

Daily

 

5 7 youth

access information/improvement skills

 

Employment program

- career planning, job search,

 resume writing, interviewing

 techniques, image projection

- basic computer and Internet skills

 

Weekly

 

5 10 youth

improving their job search skills and looking at career options

 

Leadership Training

 

Dates

 

Anticipated Results

 

Youth Council Meetings

 

Monthly & as need basis

 

20 30 participants

learn how to conduct meetings

 

Youth Council Activities

- i.e. Fund-raising, blanket drive,

 elders support, car washes

 

Ongoing

 

20 30 participants

learn how to organize events

 

Leadership Skill Class

 

Weekly

 

10 participants

learn leadership skills

 

Inspirational Speakers Conference

 

Fall

 

 

250 participants

be inspired

 

 

Contact Information:
 
Excutive Director, Sue Hammel
101-12882 85th Avenue
Surrey, B.C.
V3W 0K8
 
Tel: 604-599-4795
Fax: 604-599-3950

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