There were 5 youth and 5 mentors in each community. Each mentor was hired to provide mentorship in one skill to all five youth. Each youth had the opportunity to learn from each mentor, resulting in learning five different culturally-based skills. Some sessions were conducted one-on-one, and some were done in small groups. Mentors and youth spent approximately 5-7 hours per week together, working on the skill and developing relationships. All materials were provided, free of charge, to complete the activities.
Traditional Knowledge is incorporated into every aspect of the Culture Connect program because we are using mentors within our communities to pass their knowledge, which they have learned from their elders to pass onto the younger generation.
Inez Shiwak
Rigolet Inuit Community Government, Cape Breton University
Health Canada’s First Nations and Inuit Health Branch-Financial Support
Nasivvik Centre for Inuit Health Changing Environments-Financial Support
Nunatsiavut Department of Health & Social Development-Financial Support
Rigolet Inuit Community Government-In-kind support
Makkovik Inuit Community Government-In-kind support
Postville Inuit Community Government-In-kind support
Nunatsiavut Government-Research Advisor
Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo Willox
Jack Shiwak-AngajukKâk
Herb Jacque-AngajukKâk
Diane Gear-AngajukKâk
Michele Wood-Research Advisor
Inez Shiwak, Gemma Andersen
Rebecca Brennen
Short term (up to 1 year)
Other
Makkovik, Postville and a Rigolet Inuit Community Government in-kind support.
Health Canada's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch-Financial Support Nasivvik Centre for Inuit Health Changing Environments-Financial Support Nunatsiavut Department of Health & Social Development-Financial Support Rigolet Inuit Community Government-In-kind support Makkovik Inuit Community Government-In-kind support Postville Inuit Community Government-In-kind support
