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February 18, 2011 Aboriginal Youth to take part in Spirit of the Horse program. We are excited to have been chosen to develop a riding and ground work program in conjunction with Ndinawe Youth Resource Centre in Winnipeg. The programs starts January 22, 2011. What is the Ndinawe Centre?
Ndinawe is a centre that provides a range of programs that primarily serve the aboriginal population of Winnipeg (approximately 80% of the population in the North End is aboriginal). Ndinawe started 13 years ago as a result of the investigation of a prostitution and pornography ring. Many of the young women involved were aboriginal and were fearful of talking to authorities about these activities for fear of apprehension. This led to the establishment of Ndinawemaganag Endaawaad (our relatives home) a 16 bed safe home for youth ages 11 – 17. Five years ago it was determined that many youth were bouncing between the residential program and their families, or falling through the cracks in the system living independently, so Ndinawe established an initiative to offer youth a “time out” from home and to provide more support to families. At present, therefore, Ndinawe runs three programs which serve all youth in the community, although the primary clientele is Aboriginal:
Youth participation and ownership is a very important part of the development and operation of the programs. A Youth Board provides direction for the programming at the Youth Resource Centre. The training/employment work done by Ndinawe is very connected to the local community. It is recognized that many participants cannot travel across town to participate in training programs, so they are offered locally. A variety of services are offered, including resume writing, job search assistance and mock interviews. Youth can also participate in a three week pre-employment training and get assistance in finding a job in the community. Ndinawe is heavily involved with education. They feel that the local school system faces many challenges and at times does not meet the need of aboriginal youth. 1-5 youth do not graduate from high school in this area. They are working with the school board to try to develop more options, particularly for youth who are gifted, as well as those who are cognitively delayed. Ndinawe also offers a tutoring program. Ndinawe Youth Resource Centre does not receive any core funding. Program funding comes from a variety of sources, including Heritage, Justice, United Way, the Aboriginal Strategy, SCPI, Homelessness, and two local foundations. Funding is not sufficient to provide stable support to the model. Ndinawe works closely with the range of organizations that serve Aboriginal people in Winnipeg. One of the main challenges that Ndinawe identifies is how to reach “non-trackable” youth – the ones who do not attend school, are not employed, and who may experience high need but are not connected to any community resources. Another challenge is youth aged 16 and older who are living independently – although this may be cheaper for the social services system these youth receive little support. For more information, contact:Sonia Prevost-Derbecker Phone: (204) 586-2588
Nora takes her first ride out with Oakley our Paint horse. February 12, 2011
As traditions of Native American wisdom have long observed, the true nature of growth and healing can only be discovered and discerned by maintaining a meaningful connection with the natural world.
Reggie connected quickly with his horse Symphony. We were all amazed at how calm and trusting this horse was with Reg.
Spending time with our horses have given these kids breathing room, a space in nature, to find and explore new strengths and resources. Through the partnership with their horse, students are learning how to create and maintain relationships that are grounded in knowledge, empathy, respect and kindness. We are teaching students like Reggie to recognize and respect their horse's unique spirit and personality. They are learning how to inspire this spirit, not through control or giving in, but through leadership.
Next session February 19, 2011.
July 21, 2010 RCMP Constable Don Poirier visited our Horse Camp and rode our American Saddlebred named Symphony. Kids at the camp were given official RCMP helper badges and got an upclose look at one of Canada's most iconic symbols of Courage, Confidence and Character.
May 26, 2010
Feeling helpless about all of the violence and despair you hear about happening right now in Winnipeg on the 10:00 news? Well we did and felt God calling us to action. Last year we took our kids to visit Keith and his volunteer staff at Inner City Youth Alive. Wanting to make a positive impact in the lives of inner city youth before they become part of the evening negative news we followed God's calling on our hearts and invited Keith and the youth of ICYA to come horseback riding through our trails of Narnia. We all had a really great time, some laughs and for the time they were here a real sense of peace. Here are a few pictures from that late afternoon in Otterburne.
Tristan takes the time and displays great patience while brushing down his horse Spirit after the trail ride.
Dylan who arrived a quiet boy had so much to say and so much to ask during his trail ride.
Kane shared with us the recent loss of his dog and to Dan's delight his love for the Philadelphia Flyers. Here Kane treats his horse Oakley to some well deserved sweet feed.
Cowboy Keith admittatdley not a horse or dog person seemed to have changed his toon near the end. He's gone country!
Inner City Youth Alive is a non-profit ministry that works with youth in the north end and core area of Winnipeg. Make a difference and make a change by giving yours to ICYA. Please visit their website at www.icya.ca
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