URAC Pamphlet

The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network Inc. (SALN) is proud to deliver and facilitate a new workshop, Understanding and Respecting Aboriginal Cultures (URAC). This workshop focuses on promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness of protocol, customs and practices pertaining to First Nations and Métis peoples. The URAC workshop defines terminology such as Aboriginal, First Nations, and Métis, while providing a brief history and answering frequently asked questions regarding each group. Issues such as the treaties and residential schools are discussed. The cultural significance of Aboriginal symbology such as the circle, the medicine wheel, the Métis flag and sash are described. Various cultural aspects are discussed, including the importance of family, traditional foods, medicines, prayers, legends and more. The workshop teaches the significance of Aboriginal oral traditions and storytelling, learning styles, and multiple forms of intelligences. Numerous additional resources are recommended for further understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Deadline has been extended.

Each workshop is approximately six hours.

There is a limit of 15 people per workshop.

Contact us if you have any questions:

Aboriginal Literacy Facilitator
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network Inc.
1017B – 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0S2
Phone: 934-2632, Fax: 934-2633, Cell: (306) 381-8676
E-mail: adultliteracy.saln@sasktel.net