The Aboriginal Students program is a stay in school initiative for Urban Aboriginal Youth. This program offers youth a diverse approach to holistic opportunities and practices that embrace traditional methods of learning, caring and sharing.

For more information, please contact us at:

403-240-4642

 

The Aboriginal Students Program is for Métis, Aboriginal and Inuit Youth between Grades 8-12. These students must have a willingness to participate in fun recreational and educational activities. They must demonstrate effort and be willing to stay engaged in school as well as be able to commit to Monday Workshops (October through June).

The objective is to provide a balanced social and recreational program. Aboriginal Students Program assists through workshops and support to help young adults remain in school as well as create a path for higher education and career development.

The Program offers a Monday Life Skills Workshop, Recreation Nights, Homework Club, Traditional Activities and Teachings, Outings to Activities (Movies, Laser Tag, Snowboarding, Trampoline Park, etc). The ASP Program also offers Youth and Family Mentor support.

Themes ASP focused on this year include encouraging the reconnection to indigenous culture, self-esteem and community building. Attendance in ASP has been high, has sustained, and continues to gain momentum moving forward. ASP has also forged a new partnership with Mount Royal University, granting access to the recreational facilities and promoting healthy, active lifestyles and habits for our ASP youth.

The Aboriginal Students Program has also had an influx of referrals for youth in grades seven and eight, showing a continued need for youth programming in this age group. Many of these younger participants are siblings, peers, and kin to former ASP youth, demonstrating an extended legacy and impact in the community.