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Boys and Girls Club – December Calendar – Iiyika’kimaat
created: Dec 3, 2018
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We’ve moved!!!! Our new location is: 731 13 Ave NE. Iiyika’kimaat is now offering transportation for youth! Every program night, Iiyika’kimaat programmers will pick up youth from Rundle C-Train. They will arrive at 4:00pm and depart at 4:30pm sharp. Youth will be transported back to Rundle C-Train for 8:00pm. Please contact us for details!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary (BGCC) is a charitable organization serving 20,000 vulnerable children and youth in every quadrant of Calgary through a dedicated team of 300 employees in over 40 programs and services. Since 1939, our agency has been committed to transforming lives by providing safe places where kids can develop confidence, gain skills, and experience success so they can reach their best potential in life. We believe that every single kid counts.
The BGCC Indigenous Initiatives team works diligently to support and create learning opportunities that assist Indigenous youth to experience success. The Indigenous Initiatives Iiyika’kimaat program provides supports to Indigenous youth aged 12-21 years.
The Iiyika’kimaat program delivery is based on the Medicine Wheel concept and the Circle of Courage model to deliver a program based on a concept of a healing journey, with each activity intended to support and provide aspects of legacy education, resiliency, identity, self-esteem, life skills, coping skills, interaction and teachings.
Our program operates Monday – Thursday evenings, 4:00pm – 8:00pm, located at 731 13 Ave NE. Programming is free and open to youth who want to learn culture, traditions, have fun and build connections. Youth will enjoy a delicious meal each night along with plenty of snacks!
Please note registration is required to attend program.
We’ve changed things up!!
Please review our calendar to see what is happening this month!
Indigenous Initiatives Youth Council! Our official youth council meetings will be held two Monday’s a month and will be outlined on the calendars. Please note youth must apply specifically to the youth council as it is separate from regular programming. Limited spots available!! Youth will have the opportunity to learn about leadership, create projects that positively impact the community and work on developing skills through various teachings. Youth will also have the opportunity to attend conferences and meet Indigenous role models in the community.
Monday’s is also open to all youth to come and participate in many other activities that we will be hosting!
Wiseyouth! Every Tuesday youth will participate in fun and exciting activities, co-facilitated by Center for Sexuality!! Our youth will have opportunities to learn about healthy communication, relationships and lifestyles in a safe and open environment. Youth will tackle discussions around social barriers, gender inequality and so much more!! Youth will also have the chance to engage with change makers and develop a project to create a meaningful impact in their community.
*NEW* Wellness night! Every Wednesday youth will meet at our Hangar location, 731 13 Ave NE. Youth will have the opportunity to learn self-care through Yoga, Teamwork through sports at the UFC gym, and many other awesome activities centered around physical health and wellbeing!
Please note: On UFC nights, youth will meet at unit 100, 2323 32 Ave NE and be transported from that location. Youth must be registered to attend the UFC events.
Neechie Cultural Night! Thursday’s are dedicated to learning about Indigenous history, traditions and ceremony. Youth will have the opportunity to be a part of the first ever Iiyika’kimaat drum circle! Our young people will also learn how to create regalia, learn traditional dance and songs! Our youth also spend time with Elder’s learning protocols, natural law, traditional ways of knowing and so much more!!!
If you would like more information about our program please feel free to connect with myself or the Iiyika’kimaat programmers Angela Bear Chief 403-606-2922 and Jordan Hlady 403-988-1706!
Jessica Smith, RSW
Program Coordinator of Indigenous Initiatives
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
Direct: 403-620-4103
Lodge: 403-235-5722
