Northern Prairie Indigenous Peoples Collective Inc. was formed to support the Indigenous community of Prince Albert and more specifically Metis, Non Status & Status off reserve Indigenous Peoples. We strive to develop relationships, nurture community involvement and kinship to support our people. We believe that working together, we can support healthier children/youth, elders, and families, by incorporating valuable human service supports that emphasize cultural education and retention.
The purpose of this celebration is to provide cultural education to our children/youth and ultimately allow them to embrace their First Nations & Metis culture, traditions, and customs. The project is directed at fostering kinship and is intended to bring families together and educate Indigenous children/youth on their customs and cultural practices within a positive, fun, learning environment.
Each workshop was so diverse from the other that it gave the participants an all-encompassing journey of their culture. There was something for everyone. An event such as this is seriously needed in the community as it educates children and youth on their culture, customs, and practices. Educating our children/youth in an environment that promotes kinship and building positive self-esteem empowers our children/youth to realize their full potential.
In terms of evaluating the success of the Summer Solstice we were so pleased to have an abundance of participation from our Indigenous Community. We believe inclusivity is a priority and we welcomed and encouraged the participation of the non-indigenous community as well.
We have been so appreciative and honoured to obtain sponsorship from NLCDC and develop this valuable relationship. Thank you for supporting our efforts.