Telling the story of a community is an ambitious project. First, there is demographic information to find, such as population and location. What are the important buildings and businesses? The school, certainly, is an important part of the community. How is it organized?
There are issues of governance. Who are the Chief and Council, and how are they elected? What are the major portfolios within the Band administration, such as health, economic development, and social development? Who is responsible for policing, fire, water, and garbage services?
A community is, by definition, a collection of people. Who are some of the notable people? Does the community hold a powwow or other celebrations? What were some historical events of the past that still have an impact today?
| September
Contest |
Design and conduct a school project to create a community profile. |
| Deadline | October 31, 2000 |
| Eligibility | Entries must be from First Nation schools. |
| Prizes |
Prizes include:
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| Submit to: | Atlantic Canada's First Nation Help Desk
E-mail: admin@firstnationhelp.com 115 Membertou Street, Sydney, NS B1S 2M9
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| Of course... | Decisions of the judges and awards will be final. |
| Resource
Information for Teachers |
Canada's SchoolNet Grassroots program is offering incentives to schools who complete information technology projects. A project like this, with teacher collaboration and a web page would be eligible for $600 - $5,500. Lee Sanifas, Native coordinator for the program, wants to fund projects and will walk you through the process. (Tel: 819 772-2331/fax: 819 772-1826)
The Help Desk will provide assistance in designing and housing web pages if needed. |