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GOING M.I.L.E.S. – GITGA’AT FIRST NATIONS YOUTH CONFERENCE

  • Writer: Lise Oakley
    Lise Oakley
  • Apr 19, 2023
  • 1 min read

APRIL 25, 26, 27, 2023



Going M.I.L.E.S - Motivate. Inspire. Lead. Empower. Succeed



www.goingmiles.org


DAY 1: TUESDAY AGENDA:


1:00pm to 1:30pm

  • Introductions/Community Welcome – Housekeeping

  • Announcements

  • Scott Ward and Dakota House, Dre House, Nakoda Ward

1:30pm to 2:30pm

  • Going M.I.L.E.S Workshop #1

  • Healing with Hypnosis - Scott Ward


2:30pm to 2:45pm

  • Health Break

2:45pm to 4:00pm

  • Going M.I.L.E.S Workshop #2

  • Motivational Workshop Using Your Voice - Dakota House

Dinner Break


7:00pm to 7:30pm

  • SCOTT WARD and DAKOTA HOUSE - Mentalist Show

7:30pm to 9:00pm

  • SCOTT WARD Comedy Hypnosis Show


(Open to entire community)

9:00pm to 10:00pm

  • VIDEO DANCE PARTY

  • MC DAKOTA HOUSE, DJ SCOTT LE ROCK, DRE, NAKODA

  • Cash Prizes & Give Aways

DAY 2: WEDNESDAY AGENDA:

1:00pm to 2:30pm

  • Going Miles Workshop #3

  • Confidence Building Games - Scott Ward and Dakota House and

  • Dre House

2:30pm to 2:45pm

  • Health Break

2:45pm to 4:00pm

  • Going M.I.L.E.S Workshop #4

  • Dakota House - Drugs & Alcohol

  • Dinner Break

DAY 3: THURSDAY AGENDA:


10:00am to 11:00am

  • Going M.I.L.E.S Workshop #5

  • Dakota House, Dre House – Cyber bullying/Gossip

11:00am to 12:00pm

  • Going M.I.L.E.S Workshop #6

  • Dakota House – Suicide Prevention

12:00pm to 1:00pm

  • Dakota House and Scott Ward and Dre House

  • Conference Workshops Wrap-up/Closing Comments

  • Question & Answer session

  • Autographs & Group Photo

  • Dakota House – Sharing Healing Stones


 
 
 

1 Comment


Martin Scorseze
Martin Scorseze
Feb 16

That’s an excellent initiative! Events like this provide young people with valuable tools for leadership and personal growth, all while reinforcing cultural identity and resilience. Many of these programs also highlight sustainability efforts within Indigenous communities, which is a key topic today. Speaking of sustainability, construction choices in Indigenous housing and community buildings matter too. If anyone is involved in development projects, it might be worth considering order windows Reynaers as they offer high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that fit well with modern sustainable architecture. Supporting events like GOING M.I.L.E.S. and investing in durable infrastructure are both important steps in building stronger communities!

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