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07/25/2018
Thank you for the wonderful article Alberta Native News! We are so proud of the smart, talented, kind, strong and all-in-all amazing youth who were a part of this year's Oskayak Police Academy 😊👏
by John Copley (ANNews) - 2018 marks the fifth summer in a row that the Edmonton Police Service’s (EPS) Oskayak Police Academy’s summer training program has taken place at host venue, Amiskwaciy Academy. Designed “to engage, inspire and inform,” the program is held every July by community ...
07/23/2018
A great way to build your resume! Check out this FREE peacemaking circle training for youth.
In two days of experiential-based training, participants will learn that peacemaking circles can be used for many reasons; not only as a forum for conflict resolution, but as an alternative communication method that allows people to deal with extremely painful and difficult issues, manage their own healing process, make agreements that promote moving forward in a good way, celebrate successes, build community and make decisions, which can be applied in a variety of contexts and settings.
We're proud to announce the Oskayak Police Academy officially has 22 shiny new alumni! 2018 was another great year, full of exciting new experiences, wonderful learning opportunities and lots of happy memory making moments. Thanks to everyone who participated and who helped to make the past two weeks so much fun 😀😀😀
06/06/2018
Summer camps galore! Experience Métis traditions at the first ever Métis Nation of Alberta Youth Culture Camp July 15-21.
Learn important cultural teachings including hide tanning, beading, and finger weaving.
Campers will also learn how to live off the land, participate in a canoe expedition, and sleep in traditional Métis trapper’s tents.
The event is free to attend. Participants must be Métis citizens between 13 and 17 years old. Very limited space available.
Haven't signed up for the Oskayak Police Academy yet? What are you waiting for??! We still a few open spots left. Deadline to apply is June 20, 2018.
05/17/2018
We hope you'll be hanging out with us for the the first two weeks of July, but after that the YMCA has a free summer camp that runs in August and it sounds like a lot of fun!
03/28/2018
We are excited to announce that registration for the 2018 Oskayak Police Academy is officially open!
Ever wanted to learn how to dust for fingerprints? Make your own traditional drum? Try on riot squad gear? Go medicine picking with an Elder? Get a behind the scenes tour of a police station? Apply to the Oskayak Police Academy and you could have a chance to do all these things and more this summer!
The Oskayak Police Academy is free to attend and runs from July 3-13 this year. You may even be eligible to earn 3 high-school credits!
Hey friends! Still haven't made plans for Spring Break? Check out this free City of Edmonton youth leadership opportunity:
RISING YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
This is a two day free leadership training for youth ages 13- 17 that have an interest in leading recreation programs and games for children and their peers.
The program will run Monday, March 26, 2018 from 1pm - 4 pm and Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 1 pm - 4 pm in Meadows Recreation Centre and Wednesday, March 28, 2018 from 1pm - 4 pm and Thursday, March 29, 2018 from 1 pm - 4 pm in Clareview Recreation Centre.
During the two days participants will develop better communication skills, build confidence in leading games and activities for their community. The group will explore employment and gain interview skills and resume building. Each participant will receive our leadership guide booklet and a certificate of completion once they complete the two day program.
Check out our Eventbrite page for more information and to register:
The Rising Youth Program is a City of Edmonton initiative that prepares young people to step up to the challenges in their community, become leaders and volunteers, and have fun in a safe enriching environment. Rising Youth provides free opportunities for young people to participate in their communi...
02/07/2018
Free Fitness on Fridays!
Drop in Jigging class beginning Friday, February 16th at LY Cairns School (10510 45 Ave NW)
All ages and experiences welcome!
12/07/2017
Looking for something fun to do Monday and Wednesday nights? Why not check out the new youth drop-in program in Mill Woods! It's free, fun and there's food 😀
07/19/2017
So proud of our participants this year! It was such a great experience and I know all the partners involved are sad to see it end
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The Oskayak (meaning “Youth” in the Cree language) Police Academy program has been developed in cooperation and support with community partners representing several urban Indigenous organizations including: the Edmonton Police Service, Metis Child & Family Services Society, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society, Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools. We are all working together to create a safe environment where police members can learn more about working with Indigenous communities, and where youth can learn about policing.
This two week program is geared towards self-identified Indigenous youth between the ages of 14 - 18yrs. The Oskayak Police Academy (OPA) will be working with Metro Continuing Education to offer participants the opportunity to earn up to 3 credits toward their high school education.
The OPA uses 3 simple principles: (1) Engage; (2) Inspire; and (3) Inform, to educate Indigenous youth about policing practices, Indigenous cultural and police protocols, and crime prevention initiatives.
Youth participants will:
• Learn about community and police roles and responsibilities
• Develop and apply healthy relationships, and leadership skills
• Become a youth role model & leader in building safe communities in partnership with police
