FSIN
Sciences Program
Delivers
two programs that are unique to Saskatchewan First Nations Youth
and assists with Science Fairs at the Tribal Council level. The
program is also working with SaskLearning to develop curriculum
in science that will enhance text book readings for students in
primary and secondary grades. Traditional Knowledge is the centre
focus of the program and offers an effective approach in promoting
environmental stewardship.
The
Summer Programming
Summer Science festivals are an initiative to promote math and
the sciences. The program reaches out to youth bringing a traveling
Science show where the community and neighbouring communities
can explore science experiments, workshops and science and technology
trades and career choices. The Sciences Program creates a safe
atmosphere for the Science Festivals and coordinates fun presentations,
interesting exhibits and exciting demonstrations. Although the
festivals are specially designed to entice youth in science, the
festivals welcome everyone to the event to explore the day activities.
|
Summer
Science Festivals 2005
|
| Location
|
Theme
|
Date |
| Ochapowace
First Nation |
Opening
Site |
July
1st
(Canada Day) |
| Pasqua
First Nation |
International
Year of Woman
- Woman in Science Site |
July
7th |
| Shoal
Lake Cree Nation |
Forestry
and Environmental Stewardship Site |
July
13th |
| Muskowekwan
First Nation |
Traditional
Knowledge and Environmental Stewardship |
July
19th |
| Sweetgrass
First Nation |
Traditional
Knowledge and Environmental Stewardship |
July
21st |
| Saskatoon
Tribal Council |
Super
Saturday Science Camp |
July
25th |
| Moosomin
First Nation |
Traditional
Knowledge and Environmental Stewardship |
July
26th |
| James
Smith Cree Nation |
International
Year of Woman
- Woman in Science Site |
July
27th |
| Prince
Albert Grand Council |
Forestry
and Environmental Stewardship Site |
July
28th and 29th |
| Peter
Ballantyne Cree Nation - Pelican Narrows, Sask. |
Forestry
and Environmental Stewardship Site |
August
2nd |
| English
River Denesuline |
Forestry
and Environmental Stewardship Site |
August
4th |
Mobile
Programming
Throughout the school year the Sciences Program welcomes schools
to invite us to attend their school for the day to deliver a workshop
style presentation to primary and secondary students. The science
workshops for students are hands-on and interactive, that introduces
students to science that is fun and exciting.
Selection
of Sites
Sites are selected through a selection process. A Call for Submissions
is faxed out to all Schools and First Nation Bands and Health
Clinics on a quarterly basis to announce an interest to host a
one-day science festival for their students on their community,
either for the summer programming or the mobile programming in
fall, winter and spring.
For more
information contact:
Terrina Bellegarde
Sciences Program Manager
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
Education and Training Secretariat
Treaty Four Governance Centre
P.O. Box 1388
Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan S0G 1S0
Toll Free/ Direct: 1-866-442-7444
Business: (306) 332-2556
Fax: (306) 332-2557
Email: science.info@fsin.com
PROMOTING
MATH, SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL CAREER CHOICES TO FIRST NATIONS YOUTH
