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Things That Are Happening
Thunder Bay Youth Engagement with Pathways to Education Canada and the Regional Multicultural Youth Centre
It is an exciting time in Thunder Bay, continuing our work with Pathways to Education Canada and their commitment to youth led community engagement. Last fall a group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth with the Regional Multicultural Youth Centre (RMYC) began meeting weekly to plan and organize Voices of Youth 2019: The Past, Present and Future. Hosted at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, and bringing more than a hundred Indigenous students together over two days with representation from each high school along with local community organizations, this event gave great insight into what supports students were looking for in their educational journey. Read a snapshot of the gathering and the young people’s calls to support them in their path towards high school graduation in Pathways to Education Canada Snapshot of Youth Led Engagement in Thunder Bay.
We are excited this summer to continue to support the partnership between RMYC and Pathways to Education Canada, who have generously provided support to employ six youth to lead a community mapping project. The youth will be engaging with local organizations to determine what supports, programs and activities are available to students, in particular Indigenous students. Click here if you are an organization in Thunder Bay and would like to participate, so you can fill out the survey and let Indigenous students know about the supports you offer. You are also very welcome to invite the team to visit you for an in-person interview. Contact Steven Pruchnicki from Three Things for more information at steven@3things.ca.
Nine Indigenous Young Elite Athletes Head to Lima 2019 Pan American and Parapan American Games
Mekite’tm 2019: I Am Proud, the latest innovate sport and culture project coming from the Office of the Assembly of First Nations Nova Scotia / Newfoundland Regional Chief and inspired by and in collaboration with Waneek Horn-Miller, the first Mohawk woman to compete in the Olympics, (she was the co-captain of Team Canada Water Polo team in Sydney), and a Gold Medal Winner in the 1999 Pan Am Games, our team today, July 23rd are leading another once in a lifetime experience for Indigenous youth. With our experience traveling internationally with children and youth, Waneek's expertise in sport, Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild as our Elder for cultural support along with Dr. Marie Wilson as an ally and Grandmother, the rest of the support team includes a translator and guide and a participatory action film crew - who together will work with the powerful team of nine young people, all Indigenous elite athletes who will inspire and be inspired by witnessing the Lima Pan American Games 2019 and taking part in cultural activities, including a visit to Machu Picchu. Follow along on our Facebook Page as we adventure to Peru and meet The Mekite'tm Delegation
Your Voice Matters
We only get stronger when we self-reflect and listen to those in our network: our clients, participants in Three Things designed projects and programs and the communities we support. Please take less than 5 minutes and share your insight, experience and ideas - and help us grow to be a stronger network of leading consultants across Canada ensuring everyone knows #the3Things - you matter, you are important and you belong. Click the image below to take part!
Some Things That Have Happened
Raised Voices: Carriers of Youth - A First Nations Youth Education Policy Gathering
We were honoured to work with the Assembly of First Nations as the designers and facilitators of Raised Voices: Carriers of Hope, that took place in Ottawa February 1st – 4th 2019. Our team welcomed 36 First Nations youth, between the ages of 13 - 18 who over three days authored Calls to Action on First Nations Education! Learn more about the project, meet the young Carriers of Hope and read their Calls to Action by clicking here!
Walking the Path of Peace Together
This year we are happy to announce our yearlong commitment to support Walking the Path of Peace Together; a partnership made up of members of our local Indigenous community here in Kingston, where Three Things is based and who many on our team are proud members of, along with Faith United Church and their congregation. Using our resources, the best we way we can, this commitment of in-kind and monetary contributions will help further the relationship building taking place, planning and execution of how the two communities can share the role and responsibility to care for a piece of land that Faith United has long waited to determine its best use. Coming as a result of their learning via the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, this became their plan: ensure there is space for reflection, sharing and healing, in partnership with the Indigenous community. We were humbled to work for Faith United in early 2018, visiting and engaging with 100’s of Indigenous community members, resulting in this report, Walking the Path of Peace Together Final Report which is driving forward this important movement. Read it today and follow along on the new Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Walking-the-Path-of-Peace-Together-2231188857147655/. There are exciting things happening and in 2019 we are honoured to volunteer in this movement that is demonstrating reconciliation in action.
Mapping Out the Future For Youth In Renfrew County
Rural youth voices matter and often, they do not feel heard in the important discussions taking place across Canada on youth issues, policy and voice. We have been thrilled to partner with our friends at the Students Commission of Canada and work with Renfrew County and District Health Unit and Renfrew County Youth Network throughout the year which resulted in the release of the 2018 Renfrew County Youth Needs Assessment Report. A youth strategy will help ensure that youth voice helps influence the supports, services and spaces for young people in Eastern Ontario.
Indigenous Awareness Community Talking Circles
As we wrap up a year of Community Talking Circles for the City of Kingston, a component of their Engage for Change project, we are launching these important Circles across Canada. Learn more by clicking here.
Msit No'Kmaq: All My Relations
45 Indigenous young people representing 31 First Nations, 3 Inuit regions 7 urban centres sailed across the Atlantic Ocean, from Halifax, Nova Scotia to La Havre (France) in August 2017 as part of the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta, all while taking part in Msit No’Kmaq, a Sail Training and Youth Leadership Program. To learn more, click here.
Building Your Community: We Are
Indigenous owned with a national scope of partners and clients.
A team of diverse Indigenous and non-Indigenous consultants with expertise in various sectors, specializing in working with youth, communities, not-for-profits, and government.
Recognized leaders and respected helpers working in partnership with you, your organization, and your community. Bringing people together.
Skilled in positive youth and community development, leading to safe, strong and healthy spaces for growth and action.
Leadership, Experience, and Innovation. That's Three Things Consulting.
Building On Your Strengths: We Provide
Motivational and Inspiring Speakers
Trainings and Workshops for Youth and Adults
Creative Community and Youth Consultations
Cross Cultural Relationship and Capacity Building
Innovative and Creative Development for Community or Youth Programming and Special Projects
Reliable and Professional Project Management at Local, Regional or National Levels
Meaningful Event Management and Consultation for Youth and Adults
Consultative, Guidance and Advice on Youth and Community Trends
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Not just three statements; #the3Things are a way of life.
Your needs matter to us, they are important and if you are interested in working in partnership with youth or your community, you have a place where you belong.
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If you are struggling, please ask for help: a parent, grandparent, Elder, teacher, friend - someone. You don't have to walk through the darkness alone. It's easier to see the light with someone by your side. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulxM67DKj-c
There is strength in numbers.
Talk. Share. Listen. Ask. Act.
All things made easier when we understand we don't have to walk this path all on our own.
You Matter. You Are Important. You Belong.
Care is needed, space and supports for healing is needed, action is needed; resources are needed, infrastructure is needed and aggressive campaigns against racism and discrimination are needed.
These are just some of the ingredients of hurt driven systemically and individually towards Indigenous Peoples.
This will never be OK and can't become normal. We all play a role in speaking out and standing up.
If you are hurting please let someone know. You are worth it. You matter in this world. You are important to us all. You belong here.
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If you've kayaked in the summer months or skied in the winter with snow goggles protecting your eyes, these are just two of the many innovations of the Inuit that we all have benefited from today.
Our team is grateful for all we continue to learn from our Inuit friends, partners and consultants. Of course we need to give a shout out to Saimaniq Bubba Temela who has shared so much with us and hundreds of young people over the last four years!
How are you engaging and developing relationships with Inuit Peoples, leadership and organizations? How are learning the history, narrative and world view of Inuit Peoples? We can tell you, from experience, it matters and your world will only be brighter and your work stronger when you open your mind to ensure that the voices of Inuit are heard by your organization or community.
Today we honour all of our Inuit friends and say thank you for continuing to share with us and create space for Inuit voices to be meaningfully included.
Our programs help create spaces where the door to healing can be opened by young people, families and communities. Learn more about what we do at www.3things.ca.
