Residential Schools - Acknowledgement
The intention of the project is to give voice to survivors of Residential Schools. Students collaboratively researched about what happened in Residentual Schools, learned about, then consulted with experts to gain an insight into Residential Schools. Students were to give a vioce to survivors by using digital media in a visual format.
About You
About You
First Name
Rob
Last Name
Janzen
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Rob
About You, Your Group, or Your Organization
Name
Westmount Community School
Country
Canada
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, Métis people, Inuit people, First Nations, Métis and Inuit 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
Residential Schools - Acknowledgement
Tell us the story of your idea or project
The intention of the project is to give voice to survivors of Residential Schools. Students collaboratively researched about what happened in Residentual Schools, learned about, then consulted with experts to gain an insight into Residential Schools. Students were to give a vioce to survivors by using digital media in a visual format.
Define your idea / project in 1-2 short sentences
The purpose of the projec is to acknowledge what happened in as well as the effects of Residential Schools.
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Growth (the project is up and running and is starting to move forward)
Social Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
Please tell us about the social impact of your idea or proect
Students learn about how Residential Schools have impacted identity and how closely linked culture is to identity.
Your Future Goal(s): Tell us what you hope to achieve with your idea or project in the next year
I hope that students learn how to have their own voice and understand the importance of culture.
In 5 years, what will be different as a result of your idea/project?
I hope students are more open to different culture and understand how culture is integral in forming identity.
Sustainability
Tell us about the people/ partnerships that are already involved and why they are important to your idea or project.
Support from First Nations Inuit Metis Department from the Saskatoon Public School Division.
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.
We will continue to reach out to survivors of Residential Schools and others who can and are willing to discuss thier stories with our class.
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)
We need support in terms of volunteers who have knowledge of Residential Schools and are willing to discuss them with students.
Do you currently have funding for your idea or project?
No (skip next two questions)
 | 17 weeks agoRob Janzen updated this Competition Entry. |
| 17 weeks agoRob Janzen updated this Competition Entry. |
| 17 weeks agoRob Janzen updated this Competition Entry. |
| 17 weeks agoRob Janzen submitted this idea. |
