November 21, 2024
On November 15 & 16 we hosted a wellness PD for Learning & Resource Centre teachers from MK schools across Nova Scotia. The session was planned by some of our MK Academic Services team in collaboration with Sarah Deyoung from Clean Foundation, our Elder Mailey Pierro and Learning Centre Support consultant Catherine Rahey.
Msit Kisitaqnapoqnmultew wji-wlein which translates to All of creation will help you to be Well, was centered around the 4 elements, Air, Fire, Earth and Water which were included in the teachings of the weekend. Letting Nature Teach was our focus for the weekend and we incorporated traditional methods of wellness such as smudging, prayers, talking circle, sacred fire, drumming and traditional ceremonies such as Grandmother Moon led by Mary Louise Bernard and The Water Ceremony led by Tammy Bernard.
We also offered Breathing exercises and on the land learning around the environment by including a Sweatlodge parachute activity led by Doreen, Ambrah and Elder Mailey Pierro and Yoga. Everyone had a joyful and relaxing weekend and went home with many classroom resources provided by Clean Foundation and MK.
