Pathways Newsletter - March 2012

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OSKAYAK News

Page 2Activities or Spring Break

Page 3Cook & Share

Page 4AYC Events

March 2012

January and February were busy months or the OSKAYAKYouth Committee and the Richmond Aboriginal Lie-skillsand Leadership (RALLY) Participants.

Both groups attended a weekend leadership retreat atLoon Lake, located in the Malcom Research Forest, inMaple Ridge. Pinnacle Pursuits, a leadership training

group, meet the group at Loon Lake and took the youthon a once in a lie time adventure. Youth pushed theirboundaries by walking on high ropes and zipping atopthe cedar orest on a zip line.

The RALLY youth showed o their enhanced leadershipskills to the community while they supported host MikeJames at Pathways 5th Annual Aboriginal Games Workshopheld at Blundell Elementary School. A big thank you toMike James or coming out to Richmond, sharing histravelling bundle, traditional games and teachings withall o us.

The RALLY group will be leaving or Naniamo during

spring break to attend this years Gathering Our VoicesConerence and then wrapping up the project with acommunity celebration at the end o March.

I you would like to fnd out more about the OSKAYAKYouth Committee or the RALLY Project:

Call Christina at 604-271-7600 ext.150

Or

Email [email protected]

Youth Corner

Pathways Aboriginal Centre - Richmond Youth ServiceAgency

100-7900 Alderbridge WayRichmond, BC V6X2A5

Phone: 604.271.7600

Hours o Operation:Tuesdays 9:30am-4:30pmWednesdays 9:30am-6:30pmThursdays & Fridays 12:30pm - 7:30pmSaturdays 10:00am-5:00pm

Follow us on Twitter@RichmondYouthCheck out www.rysa.bc.ca or a special events and activities


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There is lots o ree stu to do this spring break! So takepart in a community activity today, have some un andmeet new people!

Richmond Public Library has Lots o Free Stuf

Join in on the ree drop in programs through out springbreak at all o the 4 branches. There will be storytelling,puppet shows, contests and more.For more inormation visit www.yourlibrary.ca

Pathways Aboriginal CentresFamily Cook & SharesKick o your spring break with a ree amily dinner at theGarrat Wellness Centre on March 16th & 27th rom 5-7pm.Children can join Lori and Jack rom Yuklannas who will

take them on a traditional storytelling adventure whilethe parents get to eat great ood and have a chance torelax! I you would like to attend or to fnd out more outthe bi monthly Cook and Shares call Anastasia at 778-280-3455.

Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA)Free Basketball Camp 2012

The camp will run rom Monday, March 12th to FridayMarch 16th 2012. Each day will start at 10am and closethe day with a talking circle at 3:45 in the BritanniaSchool GYM (Vancouver). To register or to fnd out moreinormation call 604-254-7732

or

email [email protected]

Spring Break

Team BC seeking top Aboriginal hockey players ancoaching sta or 2012 National Aboriginal HockeyChampionships.

Player Selection Camp

Team BC tryouts will be conducted at a three day PlayeSelection Camp where coaching sta will evaluate andselect the provinces top Aboriginal male and emalehockey players to represent British Columbia at the 2012NAHC. The Player Selection Camp will be held March 30t

to April 1st, 2012 at the Shulus Community Arena locatedin Lower Nicola Indian Band ( Merritt), BC.

For more inormation, please email

[email protected]

Hockey Hockey


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How about taking a trip of a life time with Katimavik!

Katimavik is Canadas leading youth volunteer serviceorganization. By taking part in one o our intensive

volunteer service and learning programs, you will helpchange Canadian communities and be the dierence.

I you want to make a dierence in communities andthe environment. Get involved and you will make adierence.

I you are unsure about your next step in lie. Give yoursela chance. The chance to try something new, gain workexperience and fnd your path.

I sharing your culture with others is important to youand you have energy and enthusiasm to spare and wantto put your ideals into actions, then Katimavik is or you.

To join Katimavik or to just learn more about the amazingFREE opportunity call them toll ree at 1-888-525-1503

or

email ino.katimavik.org

All ages are invited

Bring your avourite recipes to cook up and share wothers. Shared recipes will be added to a communtiy recibook.

Cook and Share evenings are held at the Garratt WellneCentre rom 5-7pm on March 16th, 27th ; April 6th and 20th

All ages are welcome to attend. There will be crats or t

kids, guest speakers, ood and un or all to enjoy! Plea

give us a call and let us know i you will be joining us!

For more inormation or to RSVP

Call Anastasia at 778-280-3455

Summer Plans? Cook & Share


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CHIMO Crisis Line: 604-279-7070 or www.chimocrisis.com

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868VACFASS-Vancouver Aboriginal Children and Family Services

Society: 604-872-6723

The Healthy Aboriginal is a non-proft website promoting

health, literacy and wellness: www.thehealthyaboriginal.net

Agencies & Organizations:

MIke James

The OSKAYAK Youth

Advisory Committee

Kloshenem

Rob Underdown

March 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th

OSKAYAK Youth Committee MeetingPathways 4-5pm

Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24

March 8th & 29th

Drumming with RobAboriginal youth between the ages 10-24

March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th

Movie NightsMeet at Pathways 4:30-7pm

Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24

March 3rd & 17th

Richmond Media Lab: Making a MovieMeet at Pathways 12-4pm

RALLY Ages 14-24

March 10th

First AidMeet at Pathways 10am-5pmRALLY ages 14-24

March 7th

Party Planning- Slide Show MakingAt Pathways 4-6pmRALLY Ages 14-24

March 21st, 22nd , 23rd & 24th

Gathering our Voices in NanimoPathways Closed will be closed and will re open

March 28th 2012

For a detailed schedule of events please visit www.rysa.bc.ca

Healthy Families

School District #38

Richmond

The OSKAYAK Drum Group has been drumming togethersince August 2011. Since their establishment, they haveopened and closed RYSAS Winter Celebration and the Stayin School Awards Ceremony.

I you are interested in having this youth driven traditionaldrumming group at one o your celebrations give us acall at 604-271-7600 ext.102.

OSKAYAK Drummers


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