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Mlkiknewawti (mel-gig-new-oh-di), meaning that which gives you strength in Mi’kmaq, invites Indigenous youth to learn together on the land this summer. The Mlkiknewawti Land-based Education Program brings students entering grades 9-12 together, and is led by staff and instructors from SuperNOVA at Dalhousie. Working with Indigenous partners, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, the program centres community priorities and educational goals through land-based activities that provide students with opportunities to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) through a lens that integrates western science with Traditional Knowledge. Participant Eligibility: Indigenous high school students entering grades 9-12 in Fall 2025 Dates: August 5-14, 2025 What’s Included: - 10-day, overnight camp - Meals, snacks, and accommodations will be provided - Transportation support (bus/shuttle service) for participants on the first and last days of the program. Pick up and drop off locations to be confirmed. Location: Mersey River Chalets, Caledonia, NS Cost: Free As a low-barrier program, we try to make our program as accessible as possible. If there are any circumstances that make enrolment a challenge, please let us know and we will do our best to make this program possible for you.
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Mersey River Chalets (Caledonia, Kespukwitk)
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315 Mersey River Chalets Rd.
Caledonia, NS, Canada
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