2012 Summer Program- The end September 7, 2012
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The Native Youth Program’s 2012 summer program has come to an end. We would like to thank you all for reading faithfully this summer and encourage you to check back throughout the winter for updates. The next NYP will start in July of 2013 and we encourage any young Aboriginal readers between the ages of 15-18 who are still in school to apply by June, 15, 2013. If you have any questions please direct them to Pam Brown at pam.brown@ubc.ca.
Thank you from all of us at the Native Youth Program.
NYP 2012 Students
2012 Summer Program- Graffiti Project September 7, 2012
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This summer we held a great graffiti workshop at The Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA), in their Overly Creative Minds (OCM) space. This workshop was amazing and was facilitated by Cory Bulpitt, a local graffiti artist in Vancouver, BC. The students had such a great time and were happy to welcome in UNYA youth to this workshop.
Robert with Corey
Making our stencils
Our canvas
Protecting ourselves from the fumes
Danielle Humchitt’s stencil
2012 Summer Program-Touring September 6, 2012
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This summer the NYP gave many tours. We had some fabulous groups in this summer like the UBC jump start program for Aboriginal first year students.
One of the greatest things about the NYP is the touring. The students gain confidence from touring and sharing their knowledge with the public. Throughout the summer the students are asked to choose an object from the Multiversity Galleries and to find a personal connection to that object. After that they go in to the Archives, search at Xwi7Xwa Library at The First Nations House of Learning, go online to the Reciprocal Research Network (RRN) and do some research. The students are also encouraged to ask their family members and community Elders for information. After they research they write a script which after memorization and practice they present to the public. This process gives the students a chance to connect with objects from their own communities and to their own histories .The students are also encouraged to pick objects from around the world in order to explore other cultures. They usually come up with a tour featuring three objects each. They also present the 30th year documentary and show guests how to use the RRN. The students tour hundreds of guests a summer, from local Aboriginal groups to people visiting the Museum from all around the world.
2012 Summer Program-Poetry/Photography Anthology September 6, 2012
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One of the projects that the NYP participated in this year was the creation of a Poetry and Photography Anthology with The Urban Native Youth Association. This anthology was funded with the generous support of TD Bank Financial Group. We brought in guest speakers such as Camielle Esquival for a photography workshop, Wendy Morton a local BC poet, Peter Morin a First Nations Artist, Zaccheus Jackson Nyce a First Nations poet, and Lynda Grey a First Nations author. These guest speakers taught the youth how to take photographs, write poetry, and talk about First Nations history and art. The finished anthology titled, a place to call home, will be available for educational, First Nations and youth organizations in the Spring of 2013 in both printed format and PDF format here on our website.
With Poet Wendy Morton
With poet Zaccheus Jackson
With photographer Camielle Esquival
Learning to take pictures
With Peter Morin
2012 Summer Program- Fashion Project September 6, 2012
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This summer in the Native Youth Program we completed a fashion project with the guidance of First Nations fashion designer Sho Sho Esquiro. This project was so much fun and finished with a fashion show at our celebration lunch on Aug, 24, 2012. Please take a moment to watch the below video, made by Willard Ned, which profiles the project.
Thanks!
2012 Summer Program-NYP Questions September 6, 2012
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Some interesting questions answered by our 2012 summer students.
Thanks for watching!
2012 Summer Program-VLOG Week Six August 30, 2012
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So comes the end of the NYP summer program and our Vlog series. Watch our final video in this series and see how our program ended.
This post was brought to you by:
Willard Ned
Willard Ned
2012 NYP Student
I am from the Sto:lo Nation. I am currently living on the Musqeam Nation reservation. I am going into grade 10 and I enjoy Chealis Steak. I am living the dream…living large!!!!
This is the last video in our series from the 2012 NYP summer students.
We hope you enjoyed.
2012 Summer Program-VLOG Week Five August 22, 2012
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Greetings
Well this week we have been hard at work on a fashion project, watch the video to find out more!
This post was brought to you by:
Danielle Humchitt
Danielle Humchitt
2012 NYp Student
I am from the Heiltsuk Nation. I come from a high ranking family, my late grandfather was a high ranking chief, my late father carried that role and now my eldest brother carries that role. I have a lot of interest in expanding my knowledge about my culture. This is my first year in the Native Youth Program. It was an amazing opportunity to take part in this program because I gained more knowledge about different Aboriginal heritages in a Museum setting.
Check back next week for a post by NYP student Willard Ned.
2012 Summer Program- VLOG Week Four August 22, 2012
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Hello!
So this week went by in a blur, we had so much work to do. Enjoy this Vlog entry by Robert Point.
This entry was brought to you by:
Robert Point
Robert Point
2012 NYP student
I am from the Musqueam Nation. This is my first year with the NYP. I am a very energetic youth who is eager to learn more about myself and my culture. I enjoy waffles and working at the NYP.
Thank you and check back next week for a post by NYP student Danielle Humchitt.
2012 Summer Program-VLOG Week Three August 22, 2012
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Hello everyone,
Well this week was really interesting and we hope you enjoy watching this Vlog entry.
This entry was brought to you by:
Senaqwila Wyss
Senaqwila Wyss
2012 NYP student
I am from the Squamish Nation. I recently graduated from Windermere Secondary School and am going to pursue an education in Law. I enjoy music, snowboarding, canoeing and expanding my knowledge about my cultural traditions.
Thanks for watching and come back next week for a Vlog by NYP student Robert Point.
