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Creating Wellness Through Engaged Art
Instructor Training Program

COMING SOON
 3 Day Workshop

for First Nation, Inuit, Metis & Urban Organizations

(youth workers, teachers, day care and anyone working with the youth)

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AGENDA

Day 1- Art for Leadership Development

-Schools drop out prevention through Art programs 
-What is Engaged Art and how to develop programs in the community and school
-Art for Non-artists
-Myths and truths about talent
-Development of Teamwork in Art Projects
-Problem solving and the creative force
-Communication through images, symbols and words
-Learning to see life through different lenses
-The role of Art projects for Community development and social participation
-Strengthening Culture through the Art

Day 2- Creativity and Expression

 
-Multiple Intelligences and the critical thinking through Art
-Parallel and divergent thinking
-Creativity, mind structure and youth empowerment through Arts
-Perception, sensation, and innovation
-Art therapy and the Joy of Creation
-Finding inner joy, and nurturing the inner child through Art activities
-The Art of Stillness and reflection
-Photography for the development of perception, acceptance and expression
-Understanding diversity and change through Art activities
-Development of Self-confidence, discipline, consistency and enthusiasm through Art projects

Day 3 Mindfulness and Awareness

-The inner wise voice, and how to express it.
-The role of Art and Music in the healing process
-Movement and Form to free the Spirit
-Learning from mistakes
-Photovoice projects
-Things to consider when creating a community Art Center
-Developing Art Programs with low budgets
-Arts as a career option

 

Participants will learn how to create Art Projects to benefit self-esteem and propel teamwork, community development and social participation.

Will understand the basic principles of Engaged Art projects and experience different ways by which Art can promote wellbeing, develop multiple intelligences, critical thinking and problem solving. Main concentration will be placed on exploring strategies to generate and sustain youth programs in the community, and empower the youth. Different approaches for leadership development through Art will be demonstrated and practiced during the workshop.
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TESTIMONIALS
"I thought this training was very good for coming up with new ideas for activities and programs.  It was presented in a manner that really encouraged refection and critical thinking about what the youth need and deserve, which was very beneficial.  I am also happy that the focus was photography, as that is something that is accesable and possible for the youth in our community. I thought the trainer was very good.  I enjoyed her style and manner of presenting the information, as well as the way she structured the workshop.  I enjoyed the activities and that that she kept the sessions engaging and fun while also giving us lots of useful information and ideas.". 
Marc Lytle - Lutselk'e Dene Girst Nation
"I know now to be more observant and aware of the youth.  To ask questions, maing sure their points are raised and heard and being careful not to brush aside their meanings.  The trainr was very good.  Honest and open, shared a lot of stories.  Allowed time to be creative and share.  I enjoyed the group activities and the group participation."
Julie Burke - Community Wellnes centre Fort Smith
"Andrea has a visable love and passion for her work.  This translates in to ispiration.  I am mostly an optomo]=mistic person and have already imagines all the ways I can use what has been put forward. Sincere, realistic, inspiring, articulate.  WELL DONE!"
Sandi Hiemer - Montana Schopol Ponoka AB
"Yes, this training has brought many new ideas and activities to use when working with youth.  I also learnt that their are many different ways to go about working with problems and a group.  Everyone is differenet so you just need to deal with everyone in their own way.
Excellent trainer, explains everything clearly and use great techniques to show the differenr ways to deal with youth and ourselves.  She listens and show examples.  GOOD JOB! Great conference."  
Stephanie Ross - Tetlit Gwichin Council Fort MacPherson

"I enjoyed learning the different activities you can do with art and Ostinatos and learning about the six diseases.  Even though everything was packed into 3 days.  It wasn't overwhelming it was awesome.
"I loved the energy, the soft calm voice and how Andrea can get the group motivated.  I ebjoyed the enthusiasm and stories Rolf shared.  Can not wait till the next training. Alicia Vance - Kwanlin Dun FN Whitehorse
"Good Trainer-an excellent teacher who knows and understands life". -  Ivy Houle - Onion Lake Family Services Onion Lake SK
"I enjoyed the excercises-the Ostinados. Excellent everything was clear and understanding. Just need to know when level 2 is." Adrian Snowball - Naicathewenin FN
"I enjoyed everything about the training.  Learnt so much! All the activities were great.,  Very interactive. You are the best. Have the next training soon". Jackie Callahan - Kwanlin Dun First Nation, Whitehorse Yukon
"Would recommend it highly" - Justin Carre - Wellness Worker - Fort Sinpson NT