OSKAYAK News

May 2012

National Aboriginal Day

National Aboriginal Day June 23rd, 2012 1pm-3pm Richmond Cultural Centre 7700 Minuro Blvd.
You are invited to a free celebration showcasing local Aboriginal artists and storytellers at this years National Aboriginal Day (NAD) Celebration held at the Cultural Centre. We are also looking for more Aboriginal artists to showcase their talents on the stage. If you are interested or have any questions please give us a call at 604-271-7600 ext.102 Or Email jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca

Pathways Aboriginal Centre - Richmond Youth Service Agency 100-7900 Alderbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X2A5 Phone: 604.271.7600 Hours of Operation: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:30am-4:30pm Thursdays & Fridays 12:30pm - 7:30pm Saturdays 10:00am-5:00pm
Check out www.rysa.bc.ca for a special events and activities

Page 2 Summer Camp OSKAYAK Elections Page 3 Doors Open Affordable Housing: A Youth Forum Page 4 Youth Corner AYC Events

Summer Camp
Pathways Aboriginal Centre is pleased to announce a summer camp lead by Yukalans! WHEN: In July the camp will run Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 1pm -4pm For ages 9-13. WHEN: In August the camp will run Tuesdays and Wednesday from 11am-4pm For ages 14-19. The Camps will be interactive where youth will have the chance to reinvent traditional stories, share good food and lots more!! Space is limited! So register today! To find out more about the camp, or to register phone Jelica at 604-271-7600 ex 102 Or Email jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca

Youth Council
Information Session and Nominations for the 2012-2013 OSKAYAK Youth Commitee Aboriginal youth between the ages of 10-24 who are interested in developing and strengthening their leadership and community engament skills are invited to attend the information session that will be held on July 12 2012 at 4pm. Annual Elections will be held July 24th 4pm at the Pathways Aboriginal Centre. If you would like more inforamtion or would like to attend please call Jelica at 604-271-7600 ext.102 or Email jelica.shaw@rysa.bc.ca

Doors Open
Doors Open 2012: Poetry Nature May 5th at Pathways Aboriginal Centre 100-7900 Alderbridge Way 10am: Aboriginal Literature in BC & Canada 12pm: Finding Your Voice ~ Writing Creatively Literary Workshops are facilitated by Joanne Arnott Lunch prepared by the OSKAYAK Youth Commitee and Elder Marlene Hale May 6th at Richmond City Hall 6911 No. 3 Rd From 1:30pm - 4pm at City Hall join us in an afternoon of Literary & Drum Performance Drawing on diverse traditions from Salish to Chilean, Mikmaq to Cree, and Punjabi to Singaporean, these contemporary performers will delve deep and bring out the heart of the nations in an intimate afternoon of words and song. Beginning and ending with the pulse of the drum, expect an afternoon of immersion in the world affirming world of modern literature Opening the afternoon is Senaqwila Wyss Larry Nicholson Fauzia Rafique Kagan Goh Michelle Sylliboy Alejandro Mujica-Olea Drum Syndicate & Youth Performers Joanne Arnott, MC All events are free and open to the public All Welcome!

Affordable Housing
Getting Serious about Affordable Housing A Youth Dialogue with Olympian Alexa Loo
When: Thursday, March 10 6pm-8pm Where: 100-7900 Alderbridge Way, Richmond Pathways Aboriginal Centre Join World Champion Snow Boarder Alex Loo for conversation over a free meal about affordable housing in Richmond. This is your chance to help build the Richmond Rental Connect - a pilot project to create an affordable housing registry. The event is open for youth aged 18-25. There will bus tickets and prizes!! Please RSVP to info@richmondprc.org

Healthy Families

Youth Corner
Congratulations Ta r a !
May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st OSKAYAK Youth Committee Meeting Pathways 4-5pm Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24 May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Movie Nights Meet at Pathways 4:30-7pm Aboriginal youth between the ages 10-24 May 5th Doors Open with Joanne Arnott At Pathways 11am-3pm Open to Everyone May 12th Planting the Garden Meet at Pathways 12pm-3pm Ages 14-24 May19th & 26th Art Workshop Meet at Pathways 12pm-3pm May 24th & 31st Storytelling with Yukalans At Pathways 4-6pm Ages 14-24

Everyone at Richmond Youth Service Agency and Pathways Aboriginal Centre wants to say Way to go for completing you second semester at Douglas College! Reach for the stars!

CHIMO Crisis Line: 604-279-7070 or www.chimocrisis.com Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 VACFASS-Vancouver Aboriginal Children and Family Services Society: 604-872-6723 The Healthy Aboriginal is a non-profit website promoting health, literacy and wellness: www.thehealthyaboriginal.net

For a detailed schedule of events please visit www.rysa.bc.ca

Agencies & Organizations: MIke James The OSKAYAK Youth Advisory Committee Kloshenem Rob Underdown

School District #38 Richmond