Miskanawah
2716 Sunridge Way NE T2Y0A5 Calgary, AB, Canada

Join us in a safe space to vent, express, create and grow! Every Tuesday in May from 6 - 8 pm, Diamond Willow Youth Lodge is hosting a Weekly Gratitude Meet Up!!! Come reflect on what is most important, make friends with like-minded people, set goals for yourself and find the good in every single day!... Reach out for Zoom link by email: [email protected] Visit miskanawah.ca/diamond-willow-youth-lodge to see other upcoming events and programs! #support #TGIF #funwithfriends #youthforyouth #indigenousyouth #indigenousyyc #youthyyc #DWYL #diamondwillowyouthlodge #miskanawah #personalgrowth #findingthegood

***STARTING NEXT WEEK*** Intermediate & Advanced Cree Class May 18 July 6, 2021 | 8 weeks Every Tuesday 6:00 8:00 pm... Program to be offered online only: Zoom Facilitators: Pat and Patsy Daigneault This Cree class is open to Cree-speaking students with some knowledge or past experience with the Cree language. All textbooks well be provided, and can be picked up at the NE Sunridge office - 2716 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, T1Y 0A5. Registration is required for Zoom link. Linda Collins: [email protected] or 403-700-8440 Lynette Persaud: [email protected] or 403-714-4895 #miskanawah #cree #creelanguage #yyc #yycevents #indigenousCalgary

***SATURDAY'S EVENT POSTPONED*** Diamond Willow Youth Lodge 's Land of Dreams Summer Garden Opening Ceremony has been postponed till a later date.

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge invites youth aged 12-29 to join them and Elder Hours with Ernie Poundmaker tomorrow, Thursday, May 13, from 6 - 8 pm over Zoom for traditional teachings, understanding, unconditional love and support. Reach out to us for the Zoom Link by email: [email protected] for further information. Coming up Elder Hours this month:... Thursday, May 20: Elder Hours with Adrian Wolfleg: 68 pm Thursday, May 27: Elder Hours with Pablo Russell: 68 pm See you then! Please visit our website event calendar for more events: https://miskanawah.ca/diamond-willow-youth-lodge #elderhours #ojibwayteachings #traditionalteachings #programming #indigenousyouth #youthforyouth #indigenousyyc #youthyyc #DWYL #diamondwillowyouthlodge #miskanawah

Little Wonders is an early literacy, music and play program designed for families and their children from birth to age six. This program has a distinctive rhythm and energy that perfectly captures young children’s attention and reflects traditional ways of connecting spiritually, socially, and emotionally. Mondays, April 12 - June 14, 11am-12:30pm Registration is required. For more information or to register through our Tawaw West Family Resource Network Care Connector: [email protected] Thursday, April 8 - June 10, 11am-12:30pm Registration is required. For more information or to register through our Tawaw West Family Resource Network Care Connector: [email protected] Program to be offered Online until we are able to gather in person again. Visit miskanawah.ca/events-calendar to see other upcoming events and programs For more events, visit miskanawah.ca/events-calendar #Miskanawah #Calgary #YYCevents #littlewonders #children

Little Wonders is back starting next week! Our Little Wonder’s program is an opportunity for parents, caregivers and their children to sing, read, drum in a culturally rich, safe, and non judgmental environment. Come and join our circle of learning, connection, and growth in caregiver capacity. Mondays, Jan 18 - Mar 22, 11am-12:30pm Registration is required. For more information or to register through our Tawaw West Family Resource Network Care Connector: [email protected] Thursday, Jan 21* - Mar 25, 11am-12:30pm Registration is required. For more information or to register through our Tawaw West Family Resource Network Care Connector: [email protected] *Note: Date changed from Jan 13 to Jan 21. Program to be offered Online until we are able to gather in person again. Visit miskanawah.ca/posters to see other upcoming events and programs

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge is back with Elder Hours!! We invite youth aged 12-29 to join us and Dene Elder Violet March this Thursday, January 14, from 6 - 8 pm over Zoom for traditional teachings, understanding, unconditional love and support. Reach out to us for the Zoom Link by email: [email protected] for further information. ... Coming up Elder Hours this month: Thursday, January 21: Elder Hours with Edmee Comstock: 68 pm See you then! Please visit our website event calendar for more events: https://miskanawah.ca/diamond-willow-youth-lodge #elderhours #ojibwayteachings #traditionalteachings #programming #indigenousyouth #youthforyouth #indigenousyyc #youthyyc #DWYL #diamondwillowyouthlodge #miskanawah

Diamond Willow Youth Lodge is hosting some amazing workshops and events every Saturday this month on Zoom! Saturdays in January: Jan. 16 - Virtual Reality Experience with USAY Jan. 23 - Caribou Tufting Workshop with Moonstone Creation... Jan. 30 - Indigenous Documentary Screening: USAY’s Original Laughter All workshops are on Saturdays from 2 - 5 pm. Registration is required for ALL workshops. Registration is due by 8 am on the Thursday before each event. To register please email [email protected] Visit miskanawah.ca/diamond-willow-youth-lodge to see other upcoming events and programs! #miskanawah #DWYL #YYCevents #Calgary #indigenousyouth

We are hiring! Visit our website, miskanawah.ca/careers for current opportunities and how to apply. #miskanawah #yycjobs #yyc #calgaryjobs #yychiring #calgary #employment

Today is Learn Your Name In Morse Code Day! Morse Code is attributed to three different inventors, Samuel F. B. Morse, Physicist Joseph Henry, and Alfred Vail who all worked together to produce a system of transmitting information via Electric Telegraph. Learning your name in Morse Code can be an excellent way to reintroduce yourself to the language and new skills. Now you can check "Learn new skill" off your New Year's Resolution list. ... International Morse Code 1) The length of a dot is one unit. 2) A dash is three units. 3) The space between parts of the same letter is one unit. 4) The space between letters is the three units. 5) The space between words is seven units. For a brief history of Morse Code: www.artofmanliness.com/articles/morse-code/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morse_code #Miskanawah #morsecode #yyc #indigenous #nonprofit

Are you an Indigenous young adult with an interest in IT, or know someone who might? Check out NPower's Indigenous Youth Tech Career Pathways program! NPower Canada launches under-served young adults into meaningful and sustainable careers in the Information and Communication Technology field. The Indigenous Youth Tech Career Pathways program provides Indigenous young adults (18-29 years old) with access to Elders and enhanced wraparound services, which includes counselling t...o support their successful completion of the NPower Canada program and their transition into meaningful employment in the tech sector. Program details: http://ow.ly/VoKX50D2QAH Deadline registration: January 15, 2021. Want to know more before committing? We have that covered. Join us Tuesday, January 12 from 1 - 2 pm (Mst) for a virtual information program. See image for full details. Registration is required. Please visit http://ow.ly/wep650D2QAG or email Mehreen Kapadia at [email protected] Leigh-Ann Palfrey at [email protected] #Miskanawah #NPowerCanada #Indigenousyouth #TechCareer #youth #yycevents

It's Metis Week! While in-person events are limited, resourcefulness, tenacity, and creativity are part of Metis identity, and we are determined to have our com...memorative events. Join us in celebrating our culture and history safely through daily digital content! * Check out the link below for virtual events throughout this week. * http://albertametis.com/about/news/events/metis-week/ * * * * * * * #metis #FNMI #metisweek2020 #celebratesafely #indigenousbusiness #indigenousyyc #imaginationgroupca #embraceindigenous See more

International Day of Tolerance Today is about everyone having a right to their expression, religion, and conscience without fear of bias or ridicule. It's about respecting, appreciating and accepting the diversity of the world’s cultures. #miskanawah #calgary #love #strength

Knowledge Sharing Friday: . Element: Fire Pakóyittsi (Blackfoot) Iskotêw (Cree) ... Feu (French) . . . #Miskanawah #Indigenous #yyc #nonprofit #traditions #language #fire #calgary See more

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. -Laurence Binyon... The Miskanawah office will be closed. #Miskanawah #yyc #remberanceday #lestweforget

Knowledge Sharing Friday: . Element: Water Aohkíí (Blackfoot) Nîpîy (Cree) ... Eau (French) . . . #Miskanawah #Indigenous #yyc #nonprofit #traditions #language #water #calgary See more