Edmonton, Alberta • 10700 - 104 Ave 1-780-497 - Dreamcatcher

MacEwan City Centre Campus 

Edmonton, Alberta • 10700 - 104 Ave 

1-780-497-4295 or toll free 1-866-331-4634

Grant MacEwan College Proudly Presents: 

Dreamcatcher 2009 – 

Making Your Own Footprint 

“I am prepared to stand before my Maker, the Ruler of the entire Universe, with no other plea than that I have tried to leave 

things in His Vineyard better than I found them.” 

- Dr. J.W. Grant MacEwan, 1969 

Dr. MacEwan lived his life with the belief that each one of us has a responsibility toward the care and keeping of “the 

Treasures in Nature’s Storehouse.” The footprint we leave behind will have an effect on the generations that come behind us. 

With the theme “Making Your Own Footprint,” Dreamcatcher 2009 honours the Spirits and Ancestors of the North. For our 

Elders, it is a time to reflect on their experiences and accomplishments and to share the knowledge and wisdom they have 

gained throughout their lives. 

The goal of this year’s Dreamcatcher Aboriginal Youth Conference is to draw upon the knowledge and wisdom of the Elders to 

stimulate discussion on the impact we have on future generations. When your journey reaches the northern point of your life, 

what footprint will you be leaving behind? 

DREAMCATChER ORGANIzING COMMITTEE 

Jane Arychuk • Sharon Borque • Doreen Cardinal • Marieka Cardinal • Kathy Davis • Sharon Hobden • Carolynn Kane 

Ivy Lalonde • Donald Langford • Michelle Mole • Karen Pritchard • Len Untereiner • Jerry Wood 

A MESSAGE FROM MACEWAN’S DEAN OF 

FACUlTY OF hEAlTh AND COMMUNITY STUDIES 

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Dreamcatcher 2009! Dreamcatcher has provided a 

path for many Aboriginal youth from across Canada over the past 17 years, generating the 

means to explore career opportunities, to network, to discover new ideas, and to celebrate 

our cultures together. 

The Dreamcatcher theme this year, “Making Your Own Footprint,” asks you to reflect on 

the footprint you produce and the impact you have on the environment. The founder of 

our college, Dr J.W. Grant MacEwan, was a humanitarian, a caretaker of the treasures 

of nature, an educator, and a conservationist—this legacy is the footprint he laid out for 

our college and community. he expressed his commitment in the MacEwan creed: “I 

believe I am an integral part of the environment and, as a good subject, I must establish 

an enduring relationship with my surroundings. My dependence upon the land is 

fundamental.” 

I encourage you to recognize the impact each of you makes on your community, your culture, 

and your environment, and to recognize the wisdom of your elders. 

And — as importantly — I encourage you to recognize your ability to make a difference in your individual life and the greater 

community through education. We at MacEwan can help you fulfill your potential; whether you dream of becoming a nurse, a police 

officer, a therapist assistant, or a child and youth care worker, our degree, diploma, and certificate programs can assist you in your 

journey. 

have a wonderful conference! 

Sharon Bookhalter, 

Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Dreamcatcher conference 2009 

among the Indians of the woodlands, the ojibwa believe that dreams have magical qualities; the ability to change or direct their path in 

life. Since the night air is filled with both good and bad dreams, one of the traditional beliefs was to hang a dreamcatcher on an infants’ 

cradle board or in their lodges for the benefit of all. When hung, the dreamcatcher captures the dreams as they float by. the good 

dreams, knowing the way, slip through the centre hole, drifting gently off the soft feathers to the sleeper below. the bad dreams, not 

knowing the way, become entangled in the webbing, only to perish with the first list of the new day. 

honoUr anD reSPect 

The eagle feather has two sides. If the feather had only one side the Eagle could not fly. On one side we find mind/intellect, 

body/movement, and spirit/emotion. Once these are balanced a person is balanced. On the other side there is institution/ 

education, process, and ceremony. Once these are balanced then a person's life is balanced. When the two sides of the 

feather are balanced then we have proper behaviour. 

- michael thrasher, elder 

In our culture the Youth and the elders are most respected. In the Sacred Purification Lodge these are the two for which we pray to the 

creator. We honour and respect the Youth because they will become our future leaders. It is through showing our respect towards them 

that they in turn will learn respect. We honour and respect our elders because they carry much wisdom and knowledge. they have a 

responsibility to share them with us. It is in this sharing that we become wise and knowledgeable. 

During the 2009 Dreamcatcher conference make all your relations and communities proud 

by your good behaviour and demonstrating respect through your behaviour, 

honour and respect to Self 

honour and respect to elders 

honour and respect to others 

honour and respect to others' Property 

honour and respect to heritage 

honour and respect to Life 

With these values you will leave the conference with pride and fulfillment. 

all my relations, 

Jerry C. Wood 

Elder Advisor 

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What’S InSIDe? 2009 Dreamcatcher 

conference AGENDA 

1 Introduction 

3 conference agenda 

4 conference highlights 

8 Speaker highlights 

9 Session Index 

15 Presenter Index 

16 accommodations 

17 conference Guidelines/ 

chaperone responsibilities 

19 registration Procedures 

20 registration form 

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conference 

promotional 

photographs 

Please be advised that photography and/ 

or video recording of the conference 

and conference participants may be 

used for the purpose of illustrating 

future programs and other conference 

promotional materials. media presence 

at the conference is expected, and 

participants should be aware that their 

image may be recorded for media 

broadcast purposes. 

friday, october 16, 2009 

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. registration - main 107 St. foyer 

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. macewan educational fair & tours 

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Delegate meet, Greet & eat 

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Pipe ceremonies 

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies - Gymnasium 

Grand entry 

honoring our Youth 

honoring our community flag/Banner 

Welcome and opening Prayer 

8:00 - 10:00 p.m. mini round Dance 

Saturday, october 17, 2009 

Sharing Traditions - Traditional Entertainers 

rainbow Spirit Dancers, traditional hoop Dancer 

West coast Sto:lo Youth hand Drum Song 

throat Singing, métis Dance 

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. morning Pipe ceremonies 

7:45 - 9:15 a.m. Opening Prayer, Blessing of the Meal 

complimentary continental Breakfast - cafeteria 

9:30 - 12:30 p.m. concurrent Sessions 

12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Blessing of the Meal 

complimentary Lunch - cafeteria 

1:30 - 4:30 p.m. concurrent Sessions 

Sunday, october 18, 2009 

SATURDAY EVENING - ON YOUR OWN 

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. morning Pipe ceremonies 

9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Opening Prayer, Blessing of the Meal 

complimentary Brunch 

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies - Gymnasium 

Grand entry 

Special Event: 

Community Rhythm Circle 

With tanya Schur, certified healthrhYthmS 

Drum circle facilitator and fitrhYthmS 

closing remarks and Prayer

Dreamcatcher 2009 conference hIGhLIGhtS 

the Dreamcatcher conference aims to both entertain and inspire you with a variety of activities throughout the weekend. 

here are a few of the highlights…. 

Educational Fair – Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

Main College Cafeteria 

Want to learn more about post-secondary opportunities and life on campus? then you won’t want to miss the macewan educational 

fair. Learn about the various programs and services available to macewan students. Visit with representatives from the Students’ 

association, residence Services, Library Services, macewan centre for Sport and Wellness, Student resources centre, and the 

aboriginal education centre. 

Tours – Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 


Bring your walking shoes and take a tour of our city centre campus, which covers five city blocks. Starting from the 105 Street 

conference theatre, walk past the college cafeteria, library, technology services, the office of the registrar, into our macewan centre 

for Sport and Wellness (which houses a complex that has been named the best collegiate athletics centre in Western canada for seven 

consecutive years), and on to the robbins health Learning centre and the student residences. 

Delegate Meet, Greet, and Eat! Friday, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 


following the educational fair, join our conference emcees for an hour of food and fun. connect with other youth visiting from across 

canada while you join in a fun, interactive networking activity. You could be the lucky winner of a cool door prize. Stew and bannock will 

be served. Don’t forget to bring your participant vision book. 

Our Elders 

our elders are an essential part of the conference and our lives. they are the spiritual component of our conference. they carry forward 

our history and share with us their knowledge and wisdom through stories that guide understanding and promote healing and growth. 

Join in the Pipe ceremony that will start our activities each day, or take a moment to visit with our elders in our aboriginal education 

centre. they will be offering sessions throughout the conference and will be available to answer any questions you might have 

regarding culture, education, and the family, or just to share a cup of tea and chat. 

Pipe Ceremonies 

the conference elders and organizing committee invite you to join them in the daily Pipe ceremonies. 

** In honour of traditional protocols, young girls and women are asked to wear long skirts or to bring a blanket to cover their legs. 

friday, 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m., and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. 

Photo credit: terry Lusty 

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Dreamcatcher welcomes as our 

2009 conference maSterS of ceremonIeS – 

Scott Ward and Suzette Amaya 

Scott Ward 

Scott has been involved in Dreamcatcher since its inception in 1994. he is a proud métis. he earned a 

bachelor’s degree in education (specializing in drama and intercultural education) from the University 

of alberta. While working as a career counsellor in red Deer, he also began the process of becoming 

certified in clinical hypnotherapy in his spare time. he soon began performing at conferences and 

other community celebrations. Scott is excited to share the fun that people can have with hypnosis 

and its practical, therapeutic uses. Scott has presented his hypnosis show at Dreamcatcher for eight 

years. See Scott in action by registering for one of his sessions. 

See workshop index. Website: http://www.scottward.ca 

Suzette Amaya 

Suzette is a Kwakawaka aw, cree, nisga, and coast Salish, born and raised in east Vancouver, British 

columbia. She obtained her grade 12 diploma and graduated from Douglas college with a diploma in 

criminology and an associates of arts degree. 

Suzette plays many roles within the Vancouver community. She is a support worker with St. James 

community Services Society and is the creator and producer/host of the award-winning, widely 

listened to, radio show think nDn, cfro, 102.7 fm. She is also the owner and photographer for 

SamaYa Photography & SamaYa entertainment, where she produces an annual aboriginal calendar 

featuring aboriginal role models in British columbia. In addition, Suzette is known for being Vancouver’s 

successful freelance aboriginal events coordinator/publicist for special events, concerts, fashion 

shows, and conferences, and is the producer of Vancouver’s first cross boarder aboriginal hip hop cD 

compilation Settin’ tha Precedence, Volume 1 & 2. 

Suzette’s desire and passion is to motivate and to explore the issues aboriginal young people face and offer alternatives in carving the 

paths to individual future plans to ensure healthy well-being and pride in being Indigenous peoples. 

Website: http://www.myspace.com/samaya 


2009 DrUmmerS – 

the rIVer cree SInGerS anD LIttLe BoY SInGerS 

River Cree Singers 

river cree is based out of enoch cree nation, alberta. the group started in 1995 with the help of Jessie morin, who had a dream to start 

a drum group that promoted a drug- and alcohol-free lifestyle. hence, the “river cree Singers” were born. Since then, river cree has 

won and placed in various powwows all across canada. 

river cree Singers: romeo Waskahat, terence Plante, Gordon Ward, James Sharphead, Burton Plante, Jessie mornin, Derren arcand, 

Wayne “chubby” morin, Bradley “Gus” morin, “G-Joe” morin, francis archand. 

Little Boy Singers 

the Little Boy Singers, under the lead of arnold alexis, were established after the legs of a 200-year-old traditional family drum were 

split and passed on to family members, with the direction to continue with their cultural ways and traditional songs. Daphne alexis,

daughter of Joe Paul, became the recipient of one of those legs. today, this family drum group has over 30 singers when 

they all come together. 

honoUrInG oUr YoUth – 

honoUrInG oUr commUnItIeS GranD entrY 

each year Dreamcatcher honours its conference delegates and the communities in which they live. We invite all youth and community 

groups attending the conference to bring their banners or flags representing their schools or community and join us in the opening 

ceremony activities. Don’t miss the 5:45 call from our masters of ceremonies to assemble for the Grand entry. 


2009 roUnD Dance maSter of ceremonY 

cULtUraL entertaInerS: 


Rainbow Spirit Dancers 

the rainbow Spirit Dancers were formed in 2001 with the assistance of Pamela Sparklingeyes, 

who, while employed with the edmonton catholic School District, saw the need for a powwow 

dance program. While working at Ben calf robe School, Pamela witnessed a lack of cultural 

identity – along with other social issues, including drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliation 

– among many of the youth she worked with. She believed that a dance program would instill 

cultural values, resulting in increased self-esteem and pride in being a first nations youth. 

her vision flourished as students began learning all that was required to become a traditional 

powwow dancer. today, the rainbow Spirit Dancers still perform in various community events 

within the city of edmonton and across the edmonton catholic School District, under the leadership of aboriginal Learning staff. the 

rainbow Spirit Dancers are proud to carry on the vision that Pamela had and hope to continue teaching and sharing the love of powwow 

dancing for years to come. 

Métis Music and Dance Demonstration 

this fast-paced métis music and dance demonstration, performed by Garry Lee and hugo martel, will take you through the “Broom 

Dance,” “Belt Dance,” “métis national anthem,” “red river Jig,” and the “orange Blossom Special.” 

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Traditional Hoop Dance – J. R. Saddleback Jr. 

Jerry Saddleback Jr. is from the Samson cree Band reserve, located in hobbema, alberta, canada. he comes from strong roots within 

the traditional ceremonies of the powwow circle. his grandfather, the late Joseph Saddleback, sparked life into these ceremonies and 

rejuvenated them for the Plains cree. Jerry has been dancing the hoop dance since he was four years old. as a child, he travelled with 

his family all over the world for hoop dance – hawaii to Japan and throughout the United States as far as tucson, arizona. he’s been 

across canada from southern and northern B.c., to as far east as toronto, and as far north as nWt. hoop dance is something he was 

given at a young age, and it is how he will pass on the stories from generation to generation. check out Jerry’s sessions, #411 and 

#509. 

West Coast Sto:lo Youth Council Hand Drum Song 

the Sto:lo Youth council consists of aboriginal youth ages 12–29 living on or off reserve who represent their communities and speak 

out on youth issues, supporting youth and community members by presenting their individual trials and tribulations. check out their 

sessions, #225 and #514. 

SUnDaY cLoSInG eVent 

Community Drum Circle 

celebrate the creator’s gift of the heartbeat and celebrate the joy of life 

through a non-traditional community rhythm circle! the community rhythm 

circle provides the opportunity to have fun and express your playful, 

rhythmic spirit. the drum circle is a safe place for a diverse collection of 

people to gather to create community, peace, and harmony through their 

presence and participation in an inclusive, fun, and spontaneous event. Join 

tanya in playing hand drums and percussion instruments from all over the 

world to discover and liberate your unique drum voice. You are welcome to 

bring your personal drum or rattle and get lost in the ‘groove’ or relax and take in the good music medicine. 

Tanya Schur 

tanya Schur is a dynamic facilitator of métis heritage with the ability to empower and inspire 

others through community music making. tanya is a certified healthrhYthmS drum circle 

facilitator and fitrhYthmS trainer in canada. She brings with her a passion for dance and 

music and a commitment to the whole person, the whole community, and the whole world. 

Website: www.drumocracy.com

SPeaKer hIGhLIGhtS 

In 2009, aboriginal alberta has been showcasing its youth talent with contestants in “So You think You can Dance canada” and 

“canada’s next top model.” Dreamcatcher is proud to have James Jones and Linsay Willier joining us to share their stories and 

experiences with you. 

James Jones 

James Jones is a street/hip-hop dancer who has performed and travelled to cities 

and native communities all across north america, europe, and australia teaching 

and sharing his love for dance with his people. James has been blessed to dance 

for artists such as Shawn Desmond, rascals, In essence, choclair, maestro fresh 

Wes, Genuine, and Snoop Dogg. James was also featured on this season’s number 

1 hit show in canada “So You think You can Dance.” James made history as the 

first aboriginal street dancer to go straight through to the finals. 

Website: http://www.urbanspiritsdance.com. 

James, along with his partner angela miracle Gladue, a.k.a. Bgirl Lunacee, will share 

a few steps with youth in the session “healthy Living through hip-hop music.” 

See sessions #409 and #507. 

Linsay Willier 

Linsay Willier spent her first 18 years in Sucker creek first nation, living with her parents and four 

siblings. at the age of 18, she moved south to edmonton to complete her bachelor’s degree in child 

and youth care at Grant macewan college. In 2008, she submitted an application to be on “canada’s 

next top model” and was chosen from 6,000 other hopefuls as one of the 11 finalists all competing 

for a high-profile modelling contract. now 22, this young woman acts as an inspiration to those 

around her as she pursues her dreams of life fulfillment earnestly. See Linsay in sessions #120, #223 

and #435. 

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2009 Dreamcatcher conference SeSSIon INDEx 

Saturday, October 17, 2009 

9:30 – 10:45 AM (100 Series) 

Session Presenter/s Stream 

100 a Discussion of holistic health: the Importance of Balance caryl Stephanson healthy Living choices 

101 aboriginal Junior forest rangers Kane Lambert career 

102 careerS: Your Generation? Louella chonkolay 

Stacey flanagan 

career 

103 chemistry around You Lucio Gelmini education 

104 crime Scene Investigation - Is cSI a career for You? Karen adams 

Spence hilton 

career, education 

105 Decisions, choices, and consequences Byrne richards healthy Living choices, 

Youth empowerment 

106 Diabetes - What You need to Know canadian Diabetes 

association 

healthy Living choices 

107 easy Key Writing Workshop! Jacqueline Guest career 

108 empowering Youth to make their own footprint Shawna-ann tait healthy Living choices, 

in Prevention and awareness raven Barudin Youth empowerment 

109 experience métis culture through music and Dance Garry Lee Berthold culture - music / Dance 

110 finding Your Direction adrian Lachance Youth empowerment 

111 Getting to Know myself and others Using the medicine Wheel Karen macKenzie Youth empowerment 

112 hobbema community cadet corps Program richard huculiak Youth empowerment 

113 Is a career in child and Youth care for You? Donna Jamieson 

Jacqueline Koe-Schnell 

education 

114 Journey to the University of alberta: tanisha moore education 

a Pathway for first nations, métis, and Inuit Students. Suzanne Butler 

115 Keeping it real from a cultural - environmental Perspective Burton o’Soup education 

116 Know Your Spirit, Who are You? John edzerza education 

117 Lead Your Way! national aboriginal role model Program tBD education, 

healthy Living choices, 


118 Life on the Streets Prostitution and Drugs corinne frost Youth empowerment 

119 SnUG Program (Street Prostitution) Kari thomason, Jack Kraus education 

120 So You Want to Be a top model? Linsay Willier Youth empowerment 

121 the culture of Drugs mike ryan Youth empowerment 

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122 the trades: careers with a Bright future apprenticeship and career, 

Industry training education 

123 traditional healing circle rhonda Drebit-Giroux culture - Spirituality 

124 Urban Warriorz - What it actually means to Be a Warrior Damian abrahams culture, 

Spirituality 

125 Youth addiction awareness (Y.a.a.) Darren herd Youth empowerment 

126 Play Jeopardy with the University of Saskatchewan! trena raven education 

127 take charge! You are What You eat! Wholesum nutrition healthy Living choices 

consulting 

128 Start Planning Your future with Learning clicks! holly Yuzicapi education 

129 Personal Leadership Program: Defining Leadership Vicki Bouvier education, 

trish hunter Youth empowerment 

11:15 – 12:30 PM (200 Series) 

200 a Discussion of holistic health: the Importance of Balance caryl Stephanson healthy Living choices 

201 a Life in Pieces - connecting and exclaiming Great Virtues Lana Buoy Youth empowerment 

in our Youth, the creator’s Gift to the World 

202 a Walk into West coast culture Wendy Johnston culture - history / Story telling 

203 aboriginal Junior forest rangers Kane Lambert career 

204 aboriginal media: Share Your talent! Speak Your mind! Suzette amaya career 


206 Diabetes - What You need to Know canadian Diabetes healthy Living choices 

association 

207 Drug awareness: What every teen needs to Know corinne frost Youth empowerment 


209 empowering Youth to make their own footprint Shawna-ann tait healthy Living choices, 

in Prevention and awareness raven Barudin Youth empowerment 


211 experimentation, addiction, or abuse Byrne richards healthy Living choices, 


212 fItt - finally I’m totally tripped out James Linthorne healthy Living choices 

213 finding Your Direction adrian Lachance Youth empowerment 


215 how to make a mini Drum martha cardinal culture - arts and crafts 

216 Identifying Barriers & Goal Setting for Physical activity carmen Jensen healthy Living choices 

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217 John’s Personal “medicine Wheel” John edzerza culture - history / Story telling, 

culture - Spirituality 

218 Journey to the University of alberta: tanisha moore education 

a Pathway for first nations, métis and Inuit Students. Suzanne Butler 


220 Litter, Wildlife, and my community Stephanie may education, 


221 Public Safety communications - Is It right for You? Douglas Johnson education, technology 

222 residential School Survivor events/Updates terry Lusty culture - history / Story telling 


224 SnUG Program (Street Prostitution) Kari thomason education 

Jack Kraus 

225 Stó:lo nation - People of the river helena Paul culture - history / Story telling 




228 traditional healing circle rhonda Drebit-Giroux culture - Spirituality 

229 Urban Warriorz - What it actually means to Be a Warrior Damian abrahams culture - Spirituality 

230 What’s Love Got to Do with It? alana ross healthy Living choices, 


231 Words from our elders - Inuit minnie freeman culture - history / Story telling, 


232 Words from our elders - first nation tony arcand culture - history / Story telling, 


233 Words from our elders - métis thelma chalifoux culture - history / Story telling, 


234 Words from our elders - métis Betty Lafferty culture - history / Story telling, 



236 Play Jeopardy with the University of Saskatchewan! trena raven education 

237 Super Power! eat to fuel Up! Wholesum nutrition healthy Living choices 

consulting 

238 Personal Leadership Program: Self-management Vicki Bouvier education, 

trish hunter Youth empowerment 

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1:30 – 2:45 PM (400 Series) 


400 a Life in Pieces - connecting and exclaiming Great Virtues 

in our Youth, the creator’s Gift to the World 

Lana Buoy Youth empowerment 



403 Decisions, choices, and consequences Byrne richards healthy Living choices, 


404 Developing Leadership Skills through martial arts calvin Leckie Youth empowerment 



407 friendship Bracelets Laura mcLaughlin culture - arts and crafts 

408 Getting to Know myself and others Using the medicine Wheel Karen macKenzie Youth empowerment 

409 healthy Living through hip-hop Dance James Jones Dance, recreation 

angela Gladue & Physical fitness 


411 hoop Dance teachings and Demonstration J.r. Saddleback culture - music / Dance 

412 how to help Someone in crisis - Youth Suicide awareness Stephanie Parent Youth empowerment 

413 how to Build your Spirit flame John edzerza culture - history / Story telling 



416 Lead Your Way! national aboriginal role model Program tBD education, 

healthy Living choices, 


417 Life on the Streets Prostitution and Drugs corinne frost Youth empowerment 

418 residential School Survivor events/Updates terry Lusty culture - history / Story telling 

419 Secrets of Being amazing: health, Strength, and Gratitude Paula Bailey Youth empowerment 

420 Scotty the hypnotist Scott Ward Youth empowerment 

421 Structure function consultation (face Language) coreen rider 

alanna Bluebird 





424 traditional hand-held rattle carol Wagner culture - arts and crafts 

425 traditional Willow Dreamcatcher Darlene Logan culture - arts and crafts 

426 Urban adventure James Linthorne healthy Living choices 

427 Urban Warriorz - What it actually means to Be a Warrior Damian abrahams culture - Spirituality 

428 What’s Love Got to Do With It? alana ross healthy Living choices, 


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429 Words from our elders - Inuit minnie freeman culture - history / Story telling, 


430 Words from our elders - first nation tony arcand culture - history / Story telling, 


431 Words from our elders - métis thelma chalifoux culture - history / Story telling, 


432 Words from our elders - métis Betty Lafferty culture - history / Story telling, 


433 Yellow ribbon Dancers adrian Lachance culture - music / Dance 



436 Play Jeopardy with the University of Saskatchewan! treena raven education 

437 Super Power! eat to fuel Up! Wholesum nutrition healthy Living choices 

consulting 

3:15 – 4:30 PM (500 Series) 


501 Developing Leadership Skills through martial arts calvin Leckie Youth empowerment 

502 Drug awareness: What every teen needs to Know corinne frost Youth empowerment 



505 experimentation, addiction, or abuse Byrne richards healthy Living choices, 


506 friendship Bracelets Laura mcLaughlin culture - arts and crafts 

507 healthy Living through hip-hop Dance James Jones Dance, recreation 

angela Gladue & Physical fitness 


509 hoop Dance teachings and Demonstration J.r. Saddleback culture - music / Dance 



512 Scotty the hypnotist Scott Ward Youth empowerment 

513 Secrets of Being amazing: health, Strength, and Gratitude Paula Bailey Youth empowerment 

514 Stó:lo nation - People of the river helena Paul culture - history / Story telling 


516 the exciting north american Indigenous Games: 

a full-colour review 

terry Lusty culture - history / Story telling 

517 traditional Willow Dreamcatcher Darlene Logan culture - arts and crafts 

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518 Wake Up Your Whole Brain! coreen rider Youth empowerment 

alanna Bluebird 

519 Yellow ribbon Dancers adrian Lachance culture - music / Dance 

520 traditional hand-held rattle carol Wagner culture - arts and crafts 

1:30 – 4:00 PM (600 Series) 

600 healthy Sexuality: Knowing Where You Stand raven Barudin healthy Living choices 

Shawna-ann tait 

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2009 Dreamcatcher conference PreSenter INDEx 

Damian abrahams 124, 229, 427 

Karen adams 104 

Suzette amaya 204 

tony arcand 232, 430 

Paula Bailey 419, 513 

raven Barudin 108, 209, 600 

Garry Lee Berthold 109, 210, 406, 504 

Vicki Bouvier 129, 238 

Lana Buoy 201, 400 

canadian Diabetes association 106, 206 

martha cardinal 215, 414, 510 

thelma chalifoux 233, 431 

Louella chonkolay 102 

rhonda Drebit-Giroux 123, 228 

John edzerza 116, 217, 413 

minnie freeman 231, 429 

corinne frost 118, 207, 417, 502 

Lucio Gelmini 103, 205, 402 

Jacqueline Guest 107, 208, 405, 503 

Darren herd 125, 235, 434 

richard huculiak 112, 214, 410, 508 

trish hunter 129, 238 

Donna Jamieson 113 

carmen Jensen 216 

Douglas Johnson 221 

Wendy Johnston 202, 401, 500 

James Jones 409, 507 

adrian Lachance 110, 213, 433, 519 

Betty Lafferty 234, 432 

Kane Lambert 101, 203 

calvin Leckie 404, 501 

James Linthorne 212, 426 

Darlene Logan 425, 517 

terry Lusty 222, 418, 516 

Karen macKenzie 111, 408 

apprenticeship and Industry training 122, 227, 423 

Stephanie may 220 

Laura mcLaughlin 407, 506 

tanisha moore 114, 218 

national aboriginal role model 117, 416 

Burton o’Soup 115, 219, 415, 511 

Stephanie Parent 412 

helena Paul 225, 514 

trena raven 126, 236, 436 

Byrne richards 105, 211, 403, 505 

coreen rider 421, 518 

alana ross 230, 428 

mike ryan 121, 226, 422, 515 

J.r. Saddleback 411, 509 

caryl Stephanson 100, 200 

Shawna-ann tait 108, 209, 600 

Kari thomason 119, 224 

carol Wagner 424, 520 

Scott Ward 420, 512 

Linsay Willier 120, 223, 435 

Wholesum nutrition consulting 127, 237, 437 

holly Yuzicapi 128 

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accommoDatIonS 

When making a reservation, identify yourself as a delegate at 

the Dreamcatcher aboriginal Youth conference. 

avoid disappointment by booking your room in advance. hotels 

may require chaperones to sign a “hold harmless & Liability 

agreement” when checking into the hotel. 

Edmonton International Hostel 

10647 - 81 avenue 

780-988-6836, 1-877-467-8336 

Dorm: $25.00 members $29.50 non members 

SemI-PrIVate: $29.00 members $33.50 non members 

(above rates include taxes) 

Crowne Plaza - Chateau Lacombe 

10111 Bellamy hill 

780-428-6611, 1-800-227-6963 

$119.00 Single/Double 

$10 for each additional person in room 

Parking at extra charge 

Comfort Inn & Suites 

10425 - 100 avenue 

780-423-5611, 1-888-384-6835 

$105.00 Single/Double 

Deposit required, rate includes parking 

and continental breakfast. 

Coast Edmonton House 

10205- 100 avenue 

780-420-4355, 1-800-663-1144 

$114.00 comfort room, Single/Double 

Deposit and Liability agreement required 

*rates do not include parking 

Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre 

11834 Kingsway avenue 

780-454-5454, 1-888-747-4114 

$109 Single/Double 

*Parking Included 

*for hotel websites visit www.tourism.ede.org 

Sky Shuttle bus service runs from the edmonton International 

airport to downtown edmonton on a regular basis. 

fees: -$15 per person one-way 

-$25 per person return 

-$80.00 group (10) rate 

(Groups must give one weeks notice of arrival and 

departures). 

Look for the Sky Shuttle information booth when you arrive 

or call 1-780-465-8515. 

www.edmontonskyshuttle.ca 

Eagle Spirit Cultural Programs Inc. is an Aboriginal 

company based in Edmonton, Alberta, owned by Jerry and 

Gisèle Wood, a husband and wife team. Our mission is to 

provide opportunities to enhance the understanding of 

Aboriginal culture and heritage through educational and 

interactive programs. 

Our wide variety of specialized programs, retreats and 

workshops are designed with the following groups in mind: 

• Corporations and Government Agencies 

• Health and Wellness Groups 

• Educational Groups 

• Youth Groups 

• Tourists 

For more information visit 

www.eagle-spirit.ca 

To reach Eagle Spirit Cultural Programs: 

E-mail: eagle.spirit@shaw.ca 

Questions regarding the conference should be referred to 

1-780-497-4295 or toll free 1-866-331-4634 

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2009 Dreamcatcher conference GUIDELINES 

Important note: to honour and respect the presenters and other conference delegates, please arrive promptly for your registered 

workshop. You are welcome to socialize in the cafeteria to ensure that workshops and activities in progress are not disrupted. 

Delegate Support 

Some of the topics covered during the conference may raise emotional issues for delegates. throughout the conference delegates will 

have access to an elder for counselling and support. In addition, remember to access resources within your community should issues 

arise following the conference. 

Sport/Gymnasium Activities 

Delegates participating in any of the activities in the gymnasium are required to wear non-marking running shoes. 

Volunteers 

macewan wishes to acknowledge the dedication and participation of our volunteers who assist prior to and during the conference. If you 

have any questions please speak to a volunteer as they are there to assist you. the volunteer application is available on our conference 

website at www.dreamcatcher.macewan.ca 

Respect 

respect for yourself and others is important. By using appropriate language, encouraging remarks, and following the instructions of 

adult chaperones, volunteers, session presenters, or conference staff you are showing respect for yourself and others. 

Smoking Policy 

no Ifs, ands, or Butts! Smoking is prohibited on all macewan campus grounds, except in designated areas. for more information please 

visit our conference website. 

Youth Conduct 

to get the most out of Dreamcatcher we ask that: 

• during conference hours attend your designated sessions 

• inform your chaperone of your whereabouts 

• move quietly through the hallways as there are classes/sessions taking place 

• respect the conference facilities by walking, not running, through the hallways and stairwells, and by not littering 

• respect the drug and alcohol free environment of the conference, both at conference events, and in your hotel 

• mind your belongings 

2009 Dreamcatcher chaPerone RESPONSIBILITIES 

macewan’s faculty of health and community Studies along with the Dreamcatcher organizing committee is committed to providing an 

enjoyable conference for its delegates. much time and effort is spent in planning events that will have cultural, educational, and social 

benefits. In order to accomplish all of this, the cooperation of our youth chaperones is imperative. 

the following are guidelines for a successful chaperone: 

1. there must be a chaperone for every five participants under the age of 18. chaperones must be at least 21 years of age and must be 

registrants of the conference along with their youth. 

2. chaperones are responsible for the safety, welfare, and conduct of their youth at all times - at the conference site and at the hotels.

3. chaperones should be an example to their youth - conducting themselves in a manner commensurate with their role as a leader/ 

chaperone - exhibiting good moral behavior and refraining from the use of alcohol. 

4. major conduct violations such as use of alcohol, drugs, vandalism, theft, violence, or behavior unbecoming a delegate to the 

Dreamcatcher conference should be dealt with immediately with appropriate disciplinary action. Dreamcatcher reserves the right to 

send delegates home at the parental, schools, or sponsoring organizations expense if they cannot abide by these regulations. 

5. chaperones are to ensure they review the conference schedule with their youth and assist them in locating their scheduled 

workshops in a timely fashion. 

6. encourage youth to remain in their sessions until the session is complete, thus showing respect for the work presenters have put into 

the preparation of their session and other delegates attending. 

Fundraising 

an important task for most youth wanting to attend Dreamcatcher is fundraising. We suggest that you begin your fundraising activities 

early to ensure that you have sufficient funds prior to the conference. In addition, take advantage of the early Bird registration fee--it can 

save money, especially for large groups. 

here are some fundraising ideas to help you get started: 

• sell flowers for Mother’s Day • car wash for Father’s Day 

• garage sale • talent show 

• live/silent auction • hot dog and bake sales 

• organize a bottle drive • host a pot-luck supper 

for more great ideas check out fund-raising.com 

Parking 

for parking information please check out our website at www.dreamcatcher.macewan.ca/travel.cfm 

Conference Promotional Photographs 

Please be advised that photography and/or video recording of the conference and conference participants may be used for the 

purpose of illustrating future programs and other conference promotional materials. media presence at the conference is expected and 

participants should be aware that their image may be recorded for media broadcast purposes. 


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2009 Dreamcatcher reGIStratIon PROCEDURES 

to register for Dreamcatcher participants must be 14 years of age or older. for every five youths (14 - 17 years old) registering for 

the conference, there must also be one adult chaperone over 21 years of age, who is registered and paid to attend with them. the 

chaperone must accompany and take full responsibility for their youth during the entire event. 

each participant should indicate his/her session selection on the registration form. Please check the conference website for session 

availabillity and ensure you give us several alternate selections in case your original selection has filled. a schedule of the sessions 

reserved for each youth will be forwarded to the accompanying adult, or sponsoring school/organization. 

Mail 

macewan 

faculty of health and community Studies 

Dreamcatcher aboriginal Youth conference 

room 9-407, 10700 – 104 avenue 

edmonton, aB t5J 4S2 

fax registrations require a Visa, mastercard or a copy of the purchase order. Photocopies of cheques are not acceptable. 

Please do not send duplicate registrations by mail. 

for further registration or conference inquires call 1-780-497-4295 or toll free 1-866-331-4634 

Confirmation and Receipts 

In order to avoid delays in processing your registration please ensure all personal information has been completed. a fax number or 

e-mail address is required for confirmation. a letter of confirmation stating that macewan is in receipt of payment will be forwarded with 

the conference schedule(s). this should be used as a “receipt” by those who are to be reimbursed by a sponsor. 

We will make every effort to place delegates in the sessions of their choice. Please provide several alternative selections in case your 

original selection has filled. In the event that the sessions you have selected are full, the registration office reserves the right to assign 

available sessions. 

Withdrawals 

notice of withdrawal is required in writing and will be subject to a $20.00 processing fee for each registration. no refunds will be issued 

after 10:00 a.m. on monday, october 5, 2009. Non-attendance does not constitute notice of withdrawal. 

Session Cancellations 

the conference organizers reserve the right to cancel sessions. 

Conference Fees 

early Bird registration 

$202.86 + $10.14 GSt = $213 (Youth or adult) 

Postmarked on or prior to october 1, 2009 

DeaDLIne for reGIStratIon IS frIDaY octoBer 9th, 2009 

reGIStratIonS are not confIrmeD UntIL PaID In fULL. 

registrations where accounts are outstanding from previous college activities will not be 

registered until these accounts have been cleared. 

registration is limited. Plan to register early to avoid disappointment. 

Fax 

780-497-4715 

macewan 

faculty of health and community Studies 

Dreamcatcher aboriginal Youth conference 

regular registration 

$257.14 + $12.86 GSt = $270 (Youth or adult) 

Postmarked after october 1, 2009 

VISIT FOR 


hONOURING OUR YOUTh - 

hONOURING OUR COMMUNITIES 

GRAND ENTRY 

Each year Dreamcatcher honours its conference delegates and the communities in which they live. 

We invite youth and community groups attending the conference to bring their banners or flags 

representing their schools or community and join us in the opening ceremony activities. 

Don’t MISS tHe 5:45 P.M. CALL froM oUr MASterS 

of CereMony to ASSeMBLe for tHe GrAnD entry.

Choose your own path. 

Reach your full potential. 

At MacEwan, we understand where you’re coming from. 

MacEwan’s Aboriginal Education Centre provides a welcoming 

community environment that reflects the distinctive cultures of 

Aboriginal peoples. 

We also understand where you want to go, with programs that 

help you make your community a better place to live. 

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care 

with diploma exit option – call 780.497.4646 

Build relationships that change lives by helping at-risk youth and 

their families manage emotional and behavioural problems. 

Correctional Services – call 780.497.5296 

Play a valuable role working with First Nations peoples in the 

criminal justice system. Protect the public and help offenders 

become law-abiding citizens. 

Social Work – call 780.497.5566 

This program will give you the skills and confidence to really make 

a difference. Graduates are encouraged to become involved in 

their community, and to become advocates for social change and 

equality. 

Special Needs Educational Assistant – call 780.497.5156 

Work in the classroom helping children with special needs 

maximize their learning potential. Educational Assistants are in 

demand to provide classroom support to Aboriginal students. 

For more information on MacEwan, 

visit us online at www.MacEwan.ca or 

call the Aboriginal Education Centre at 780.497.5382 

or www.MacEwan.ca/acc

Edmonton, Alberta • 10700 - 104 Ave 1-780-497 - Dreamcatcher

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