OSKAYAK News

March 2012

Youth Corner

January and February were busy months for the OSKAYAK Youth Committee and the Richmond Aboriginal Life-skills and Leadership (RALLY) Participants. Both groups attended a weekend leadership retreat at Loon Lake, located in the Malcom Research Forest, in Maple Ridge. Pinnacle Pursuits, a leadership training group, meet the group at Loon Lake and took the youth on a once in a life time adventure. Youth pushed their boundaries by walking on high ropes and zipping atop the cedar forest on a zip line. The RALLY youth showed off their enhanced leadership skills to the community while they supported host Mike James at Pathways 5th Annual Aboriginal Games Workshop held at Blundell Elementary School. A big thank you to Mike James for coming out to Richmond, sharing his travelling bundle, traditional games and teachings with all of us. The RALLY group will be leaving for Naniamo during spring break to attend this years Gathering Our Voices Conference and then wrapping up the project with a community celebration at the end of March. If you would like to find out more about the OSKAYAK Youth Committee or the RALLY Project: Call Christina at 604-271-7600 ext.150 Or Email christina.thompson@rysa.bc.ca

Pathways Aboriginal Centre - Richmond Youth Service Agency 100-7900 Alderbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X2A5 Phone: 604.271.7600 Hours of Operation: Tuesdays 9:30am-4:30pm Wednesdays 9:30am-6:30pm Thursdays & Fridays 12:30pm - 7:30pm Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm
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Spring Break
There is lots of free stuff to do this spring break! So take part in a community activity today, have some fun and meet new people! Richmond Public Library has Lots of Free Stuff Join in on the free drop in programs through out spring break at all of the 4 branches. There will be storytelling, puppet shows, contests and more. For more information visit www.yourlibrary.ca Pathways Aboriginal Centres Family Cook & Shares Kick off your spring break with a free family dinner at the Garrat Wellness Centre on March 16th & 27th from 5-7pm. Children can join Lori and Jack from Yuklannas who will take them on a traditional storytelling adventure while the parents get to eat great food and have a chance to relax! If you would like to attend or to find out more out the bi monthly Cook and Shares call Anastasia at 778280-3455. Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) Free Basketball Camp 2012 The camp will run from Monday, March 12th to Friday March 16th 2012. Each day will start at 10am and close the day with a talking circle at 3:45 in the Britannia School GYM (Vancouver). To register or to find out more information call 604-254-7732 or email schoolsupport@unya.bc.ca

Hockey Hockey
Team BC seeking top Aboriginal hockey players and coaching staff for 2012 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Player Selection Camp Team BC tryouts will be conducted at a three day Player Selection Camp where coaching staff will evaluate and select the provinces top Aboriginal male and female hockey players to represent British Columbia at the 2012 NAHC. The Player Selection Camp will be held March 30th to April 1st, 2012 at the Shulus Community Arena located in Lower Nicola Indian Band ( Merritt), BC. For more information, please email teambc@bcaafc.com

Summer Plans?
How about taking a trip of a life time with Katimavik! Katimavik is Canadas leading youth volunteer service organization. By taking part in one of our intensive volunteer service and learning programs, you will help change Canadian communities and be the difference. If you want to make a difference in communities and the environment. Get involved and you will make a difference. If you are unsure about your next step in life. Give yourself a chance. The chance to try something new, gain work experience and find your path. If sharing your culture with others is important to you and you have energy and enthusiasm to spare and want to put your ideals into actions, then Katimavik is for you. To join Katimavik or to just learn more about the amazing FREE opportunity call them toll free at 1-888-525-1503 or email info.katimavik.org

Cook & Share

All ages are invited
Bring your favourite recipes to cook up and share with others. Shared recipes will be added to a communtiy recipe book. Cook and Share evenings are held at the Garratt Wellness Centre from 5-7pm on March 16th, 27th ; April 6th and 20th. All ages are welcome to attend. There will be crafts for the kids, guest speakers, food and fun for all to enjoy! Please give us a call and let us know if you will be joining us! For more information or to RSVP Call Anastasia at 778-280-3455

Healthy Families

OSKAYAK Drummers
March 1st, 8th, 15th & 29th OSKAYAK Youth Committee Meeting Pathways 4-5pm Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24 March 8th & 29th Drumming with Rob Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24 March 2nd, 9th, 16th & 30th Movie Nights Meet at Pathways 4:30-7pm Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24 March 3rd & 17th Richmond Media Lab: Making a Movie Meet at Pathways 12-4pm RALLY Ages 14-24 March 10th First Aid Meet at Pathways 10am-5pm RALLY ages 14-24 March 7th Party Planning- Slide Show Making At Pathways 4-6pm RALLY Ages 14-24

The OSKAYAK Drum Group has been drumming together since August 2011. Since their establishment, they have opened and closed RYSAS Winter Celebration and the Stay in School Awards Ceremony. If you are interested in having this youth driven traditional drumming group at one of your celebrations give us a call at 604-271-7600 ext.102.

CHIMO Crisis Line: 604-279-7070 or www.chimocrisis.com Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 VACFASS-Vancouver Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society: 604-872-6723 The Healthy Aboriginal is a non-profit website promoting health, literacy and wellness: www.thehealthyaboriginal.net

March 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th Gathering our Voices in Nanimo Pathways Closed will be closed and will re open March 28th 2012
For a detailed schedule of events please visit www.rysa.bc.ca

Agencies & Organizations: MIke James The OSKAYAK Youth Advisory Committee Kloshenem Rob Underdown

School District #38 Richmond