Water (Nibi)

Water is seen as one of Earth’s most important elements and is associated with the southern direction.

Water represents the connection between all things. It is needed for drinking, cleaning, growth, transportation and many more areas of life.

In Indigenous culture, women are seen as the caretakers of the water. Women build connections with the water and honour the knowledge that all forms of water are sacred.

Nibi means water in Ojibwe. Whether it be rain or snow, we celebrate these changes and seasons!

Sources: The Indigenous Foundation

COMPANY NEWS

Indigenous Engagement and Training

OYEP Mink Lake & Esker Lake

Colette and Randy had the chance to work with youth at various camps focusing on life skills and work readiness. These workshops complement OYEP’s larger programming focused on exposing youth to experiential learning opportunities, supporting in building their network, and jumpstarting new careers. The team is happy to have the opportunity to contribute to a great organization making meaningful change for Indigenous youth!

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Wake the Warrior with Rocky Bay Youth Employment Program

Colette spent a few weeks with Rocky Bay youth facilitating the Wake the Warrior program. Through the youth employment program, participants were focused on getting prepped to enter the world of work. The Wake the Warrior workshops focused on building key life skills and tactics to get work ready.

Wake the Warrior in Webequie First Nation

Back in Webequie First Nation, Colette facilitated another week of the Wake the Warrior series! These workshops are all about empowering community members to take charge of their career journey. Through a mix of group work, hands-on activities, and individual assessment, participants learn more about their strengths and key soft skills needed in the workplace.

ImmersiveLink Updates

NEW COURSE COMING SOON!
 ImmersiveLink 7 Ethics Course (Online Edition)

The course offers a structured, culturally grounded framework for ethics education.  IL7 immerses users into the Seven Sacred Teachings, promoting an understanding of Indigenous philosophies and wisdom. The course translates these ancient teachings, arming participants with practical knowledge for applying teachings to modern situations. It enhances developments of personal attributes and character traits, leading to success on life’s journey.

Stayed tuned for the launch before the end of the year!

Advancing E-Learning Interactions

As we continue to build on our existing educational tools, the ImmersiveLink team has been playing an important role in ensuring any online content is interactive and engaging. The team has been working on key animations and elements used throughout new e-learning modules.

Finalizing New Career Experiences

There are a few ImmersiveLink Career experiences in the works! The team has been working on the final touches to these experiences. They will be highlighting the role of a Meter Installer and tasks of a Carpenter.

The Sharing Circle with Melissa Hardy-Giles

Integrating Indigenous Culture into Education

October 2nd, 2024

Learn more about decolonizing the classroom and moving towards reconciliation in this upcoming issue.

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Upcoming Events

OYAP Partners Conference

October 3rd

An opportunity for Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) partners to showcase their organization, products and programs, and speak to OYAP recruiters from across the province!

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Maamooshkawin: Coming Together to Honour our Knowledge Keepers

November 28th

Thunder Bay, Ontario

This gathering is aimed at expressing our gratitude and appreciation for the Knowledge Keepers and Elders that have worked alongside us to create powerful educational experiences with ImmersiveLink.

We will also be taking this opportunity to unveil an exciting project that highlights traditional Indigenous teachings and their applications in the modern-day workplace.

Grassy Narrows First Nation

The ORIGIN team has had the opportunity to work with the community members of Grassy Narrows through a variety of different workshops!

This year we’ve already completed the two weeks of the Wake the Warrior Life Skills series of workshops focusing on building foundational skills before jumping into career exploration.

We are looking forward to continuing our work with the community!

Upcoming events:

  • Wake the Warrior – Work Readiness: October 14-18, November 18 – 22. More details coming soon.

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Service Highlight

Wake the Warrior for Professionals

This new series is developed to support professionals in growing their soft skills, improving interpersonal communication, and boosting confidence.

The program consists of two jam packed weeks, each with a series of different workshops focusing on both career and personal skills.

  1. Tuning Team Dynamics: Career Dimensions, IL7 Ethics Course, Professional Conduct & Communication
  2. Finding a Balance – Self Care & Cultural Awareness: Connecting to Culture, Core Beliefs, Self Care

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