Indigenous youth camp combines traditional Mi’kmaw knowledge with STEM – Global
August 16, 2022
Thirteen youth from Mi’kmaw communities have made their way to Bridgewater, N.S. to participate in a week-long education program aimed at connecting them with their culture — using science as the tool.
The Melkiknuawti land-based education program will be led by staff and outreach instructors from SuperNOVA at Dalhousie University and the Ulnooweg Education Centre. “Melkiknuawti” describes the Mi’kmaw idea of nature as a path of strength.
“Indigenous youth today sometimes are growing up very disconnected from their culture,” said program coordinator, Caitlin MacPhail.
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