New Dechinta Overview

8/8/2019 New Dechinta Overview

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Bush University

Centre for Research and Learning


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Dechinta

Mission

To support a new generation of leaders and

researchers by providing accessible andpractical learning and developmentexperiences, respectful of traditional ways,in a taiga bush environment

Vision

Dynamic, sustainable and self-determiningcommunities where human capacity is rooted

in indigenous knowledge and values


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Dechinta

Is a single semester university-credited program

Provides a unique land-based learning opportunity for bothnorthern and southern university students

Delivers educational experiences in an environment thatrespects culture and northern needs


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Why

Dechinta ?

There is a recognized need to reduce the barriers

between Northerners and university education

The majority of Northern graduates do not pursue postsecondary education

Contributing factors:

Financial cost Lack of condence Distance from home Lack of support Family obligations


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DechintaOffers Courses developed and delivered by Northern experts, elders and leadingprofessors Inclusive programming for students and their families

Cross-cultural and inter-generational learningopportunities

Environmental monitoring& eld research training

Leadership developmentand mentoring


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Dechinta Adv "

ory CircBesha BlondinDr. Glen CoulthardAllice Legat

David Hik

Lois Edge Joanne Barnaby

John B. Zoe Shirley Tsetta

Stephanie Irlbacher-Fox

Ginger Gibson

Joelle Abra

Erin FreelandBallantyne


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Northern, Southern, and International students interested in a singlesemester or full-year university course

Business and community leaders seeking to foster increased awarenessand understanding

Southerners investigating the challenges and opportunities in CanadasNorth

Researchers doing subarctic and arctic research

Who attends Dechinta?


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Dechinta BenefitsNorthern students & communities Increased capacity and skill level of community

members who attend the program

Higher rate of university graduates

Increased southern awareness of Northernissues, values and culture

Increased employment and employability

Ability to develop relevant curriculum andteaching methods


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Dechinta Benefits Quality post-secondary education focusing on

northern issues from a northern perspective Increased access to cultural knowledge and teachings

Investment in Northern presence through researchand policy development

Increased Canadian awareness of Northernknowledge, leaders and thinkers

Encompasses the North in a strengthened Canadianpride and sovereignty

Southern Students & Canada


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Designed to give students a strong grounding in arange of Northern issues and a deep understandingof how those issues are interrelated.

Emphasizes the development of students personal,emotional and spiritual attributes as they pertain toleadership, community and vision.

Traditional Knowledge is inherent in every course,

respecting the invaluable teachings of our elders. Pairs each student with a mentor for support

throughout the program, with ongoing guidanceafter completion.

Dechinta Curriculum


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Dechinta Bush University

The community-based model supports a healthy educational experience

for all participants.

Students will be offered complementary programming for their families.

Child-care and family-living are an integral aspect of Dechinta.


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The

Dechinta site

Lodge with commercial kitchen, central meeting room, anda number of breakout learning areas.

All-season accommodation (lodge, cabins and tent frames).

Dene tipi and cultural area, Northern library and photocollection.

High speed wireless internet, satellite and Vonage phonesystems, LCD projector.

Sustainable Design: composting toilets, solar energy, batterybank, compost, garden and green house.

Helipad, oat plane docking, boats, snowmobiles, canoesand kayaks.

Lease at cost to demonstrate the sustainability of apermanent community-owned program.


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Dechinta Bush University

Dechinta courses are delivered in a taiga bush environment.

Field Schools boast higher student success rates, provide integratedcommunity and educational experience, and are noted amongststudents and teachers to offer life changing educational experiences.


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Dechint a

PilotGoals:

Rene co-teaching method

Explore Dechinta site suitability

Test curriculum content

Provide feedback on subjectmatter and delivery method

Clarify long-term goals


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DechintaCurrent Courses:

Our Land Our Life: Dene Self-Determination in Theory and Practice

Writing: Words from the Land,Stories from Within, Voices forSharing

First Peoples' Community Health

Promotion Program Planning Sustainable Communities: Indigenous

Strategies for Present and FutureGenerations


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DechintaCurriculum Development Focus Areas: The North in a Global Context Land Claims and Law

Self-Governance Language and Culture Traditional Nutrition Boreal Ecology Environmental Monitoring Community Research Methods Mining and Exploration: Business,

Environment and Regulation Sustainable Building and Energy


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Dechinta Next Steps Continued Fundraising Partnership Building

Curriculum Development

Co-teaching Gatherings

Full Semester with Northern &Southern Students


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DechintaPartnershipsThe University of Alberta Canadian Circumpolar Institute and Faculty of Native Studies

Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation

CanNor SINED ProgramInstitute for Circumpolar Health Research(AHRN YK)

Indigenous Cooperative on the Environment


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DechintaContactKyla Kakfwi Scott

Program Manager(867) 445-1897

[email protected]

www.dechinta.ca

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