JBS School
Throughout the 2011/2012 School year, students at JBS School in Fox Lake, Alberta have had the opportunity to take part in constructing both canoes and drums in their Cree and Aboriginal Studies classes. In our grades 10 and 11 Aboriginal Studies classes, being taught by both Laura Okemaw and Joe Tamlin, are spending half of their time in class learning about all Aboriginal cultures across Canada. The other half of there classes, they are learning not only how to build a cedar strip canoe but how important the canoe is to their culture. During the grade 11 and 12 Cree classes our Cree teacher, Monica Nooskey, is teaching the students how to build a traditional drum.
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About You
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Joe
Last Name
Tamlin
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Joe Tamlin
About You, Your Group, or Your Organization
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Jean Baptiste Sewepagaham School
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Canada, AB
Please confirm that this project could benefit First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples
Yes
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What categories best describe who your group or organization serves (check all that apply)
First Nations people.
What best describes your group or organization
Elementary or Secondary school.
How long have you, your group, or your organization been operating?
Less than a year
Innovation
Name Your Entry
JBS School
Tell us the story of your idea or project
Throughout the 2011/2012 School year, students at JBS School in Fox Lake, Alberta have had the opportunity to take part in constructing both canoes and drums in their Cree and Aboriginal Studies classes. In our grades 10 and 11 Aboriginal Studies classes, being taught by both Laura Okemaw and Joe Tamlin, are spending half of their time in class learning about all Aboriginal cultures across Canada. The other half of there classes, they are learning not only how to build a cedar strip canoe but how important the canoe is to their culture. During the grade 11 and 12 Cree classes our Cree teacher, Monica Nooskey, is teaching the students how to build a traditional drum.
Define your idea / project in 1-2 short sentences
This idea was inspired by an aboriginal school course where students wanted a hands on project.
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Growth (the project is up and running and is starting to move forward)
Social Impact
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Please tell us about the social impact of your idea or proect
This projects have not only brought the students together, as they are all working on a project together. It has also been gaining interest throughout the community of Fox Lake. The community is interested in the progress of the projects and are eager to see the stages as the come together.
Your Future Goal(s): Tell us what you hope to achieve with your idea or project in the next year
Student will learn about their own culture, as well as learn about team work and responsibility.
In 5 years, what will be different as a result of your idea/project?
Five years from now I hope that one of my students has gone and received their teaching credentials, and will be able to take over the projects on their own. Currently their is no local teaching staff within the community. I am a believer that schools located in areas like this one, would truly benefit from a teacher that grew up in their own community.
Sustainability
Tell us about the people/ partnerships that are already involved and why they are important to your idea or project.
In order for us teachers to get the funding for these projects we needed the support from our board of education. Both staffs are working together to achieve the same goal.
If there are other people/partners that you will reach out to tell us who they are and why they will be important to your idea or project.
Help has come from elders within the community, supportive parents, and local businesses have also donated resources.
Describe the kinds of support you receive (other than money) or will need to support your idea or project (e.g.: donated, space, equipment and volunteers)
Support from the entire staff within the school is needed. This doesn't end with just the teachers and administration. It also includes the secretaries, Educational assistants, and custodial staff as well.
Do you currently have funding for your idea or project?
Yes (answer the next two questions)
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| 17 weeks agoJoe Tamlin updated this Competition Entry. |
| 17 weeks agoJoe Tamlin submitted this idea. |
