Ulnooweg Education Centre

We are sincerely grateful to Scotiabank for supporting the Dreamers’ Gala! Your contribution helped create an unforgettable evening of celebration and Indigenous artistry. Thanks to your support, we are one step closer to protecting the Eastern Hemlocks at Asitu’lɨsk and ensuring the continuation of vital land-based learning programs. 

We are sincerely grateful to Scotiabank for supporting the Dreamers’ Gala! Your contribution helped create an unforgettable evening of celebration and Indigenous artistry. Thanks to your support, we are one step closer to protecting the Eastern Hemlocks at Asitu’lɨsk and ensuring the continuation of vital land-based learning programs. 📸 Nicole LaPierre Photography

Welalioq to EverWind Fuels, our presenting sponsor for the Dreamers’ Gala! This impactful evening of Wabanaki music, stories, and food was made possible by your generosity. Thanks to your support, we are closer to ensuring that the Eastern Hemlocks of Asitu’lɨsk remain a vital part of Mi’kma’ki’s landscape, preserving a place for land-based learning, cultural connection, and healing for generations to come. 📸 Nicole LaPierre Photography

As Kesikewiku’s (December) comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a month of celebration, learning, and community at the UEC. Here are some of the highlights: 🖐 Prosthetic Hand Workshop @ Rocky Lake Junior High: We’ve updated our curriculum to include sinew—highlighting its strength, traditional uses, and importance. Special shoutout to Treena Osmond for this great idea! 🤖 Math with Dash @ Pictou Landing First Nation School: Our STEAM team brought interactive math and coding fun to students from pre-primary to grade four, blending robots with numeracy and problem-solving! 🌊 Cultural lesson with Chief Mise’l Joe: We heard inspiring stories about Ulnooweg’s beginnings, canoeing across the ocean in birch canoes, and navigating through fog guided by Mi’kmaw songs. ✨ Dreamers Gala: We celebrated the work at Asitu'lɨsk to heal the hemlocks and support land-based learning. Guests enjoyed performances by Alan Syliboy & the Thundermakers, Samaqani Cocaqh, and a meal inspired by Mi’kma’ki’s flavours. Together, we honoured community, culture, and conservation. 🍴 Lunch & Learn at Dal Engineering: Daisy, our Pathways to Engineering Program Coordinator, shared insights from AISES & Indspire Conferences about engaging Indigenous youth in STEM learning. 🎯 GroBots completed! Our team celebrated the completion of Canadian Space Agency GroBot contracts with a well-deserved team axe-throwing party. 🎄 Holiday Potluck: We wrapped up the year with a festive potluck to share laughs, gratitude, and good food before the holiday break. What were your Kesikewiku’s highlights? #MonthlyRecap

Wli Nipi-Alsutima aq Pusu’l Puna’ne ✨ Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Ulnooweg Offices will be closing on Thursday, December 19th, and reopening on Monday, January 6th. See you in the new year! Artwork created by Tiffany Morris

The day we've been waiting for is finally here! ✨ Join us for an unforgettable night at the Dreamers' Gala. See you there! #DreamersGala2024

Only 2 days left! 🎟️ Secure your spot at the Dreamers' Gala! The countdown is on, and we're just 48 hours away from the Dreamers' Gala on Dec 12, 2024! Haven't snagged your tickets yet? Here's your friendly reminder: 👉 Last Chance for Tickets: Time is running out! Don't miss the chance to be part of an incredible night celebrating Indigenous culture and celebrating the efforts being made to heal Asitu'lɨsk's ancient hemlocks. 🪶 What Awaits You: - Feature Performances by Indigenous artists - Three-course feast - Celebrating Asitu'lisk and land-based learning initiatives 🤳 How to Get Your Tickets: Visit our website to secure your spot. https://lnkd.in/eBaVehEP #DreamersGala2024

The excitement is building as we're just 5 days away from the Dreamers' Gala! Get ready for a night of culture, music, and impact. Here's a sneak peek: 🎤 Live Performances: Experience captivating performances from award-winning Indigenous artists, including Alan Syliboy and the Thundermakers and Samaqani Cocahq and friends featuring the Hello Crows! 🍽 Three-course feast: Enjoy a three-course meal inspired by the flavours of Mi'kma'ki. All ingredients are locally and ethically sourced! 🌲 Celebrate Asitu'lɨsk: Learn about efforts being made towards healing of the Eastern Hemlocks at Asitu'lisk and land-based learning initiatives led by Ulnooweg Education Centre. 🎟️ Last Chance for Tickets: Haven't secured your spot? Hurry and grab your tickets at https://lnkd.in/ewaUg5re See you in 5 days! 🪶🌲 #DreamersGala2024

Happy Kesikewiku’s! 🌕❄️ Kesikewiku’s (also called Kjiku’s) translates to “Winter Moon” or “Chief Moon” in the Mi’kmaw calendar, marking the arrival of the colder months. Mi’kmaw timekeeping is deeply tied to the land, with the Moons serving as guides for the seasons and ecological events. Elders also share that a 13th Moon was occasionally added to realign the cycle. What’s your favourite part of winter? ☃️ #MikmawCalendar #MikmawLanguageCulture

Asitu’lɨsk is a place of extraordinary beauty and profound significance, home to centuries-old hemlocks and a thriving ecosystem that sustains countless species. Help us heal the hemlocks and support Indigenous-led education and cultural renewal. 🔗 Donate now: https://lnkd.in/er6x2zwu 🎵 Mi'kmaw Honour Song by Aaron Prosper #Asitulisk #GivingTuesday #HealTheHemlocks