Hi everyone! It is crazy to think I only have 7 days left living in Boyer. Next week, Andrew and I will be leaving the Nation to take a group of youth to the Alberta Indigenous Games (AIG). In some ways, I feel like I have been here for ages (in a good way!). I…
Canines & Crafts
Hi everyone! The last few weeks have been very busy up here in Beaver First Nation. With elementary and secondary school complete for the summer, we have been busy planning several activities so the children and youth of Beaver First Nation can enjoy their months off! Our first big task was planning an arts and…
Week 5 recap… I graduated!
Hi all! It has been a very eventful last week up north! Here are a few of the things we did: Culture Camp Last weekend we were invited to participate in the first annual BFN Youth Culture Camp. The culture camp took place at Two Lakes, an area within Beaver First Nation’s traditional land. We…
Excited for Summer… in more ways than one!
Hi everyone! It is hard to believe that I have reached the 4 week mark of living up north. The first few weeks have flown by, but I am starting to feel settled in my new surroundings! I have been keeping busy working on various projects. We hit the ground running our first week by…
215 Children
I would like to acknowledge the 215 bodies that were found at a former Residential School in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation on May 27th, 2021. These children’s lives were unjustly cut short by the systematic oppression and cultural genocide perpetrated through Canadian Institutions. May their souls rest in peace, and may their discovery be…
A Bear-y Eventful Week
What a whirlwind the last week has been! From moving out of my apartment in downtown Edmonton, moving my things to my parents house (sorry mom – I promise it’s temporary), and packing to move to Beaver First Nation (BFN), the last week has been stressful yet exciting. After a few tough goodbyes yesterday morning,…
Emma's Summer With Engage North 