Have you ever tried rock painting? Rock painting allows individuals to express their creativity and imagination. There are no strict rules or guidelines, so you can paint whatever you like, …
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How to Make a Spirit Dish
In Anishinaabe culture, spirit dishes hold great significance as an integral part of spiritual practices and ceremony. Spirit dishes are used to offer food and other items to the spirits, …
How to build a traditional smoking hut
Fish smoking huts, also known as giigoonagwaawaanaak in Anishinaabemowin, play an important role in the traditional practice of smoking fish among the Anishinaabeg. These huts are typically small, temporary shelters …
Story of the Ribbon Skirt
The ribbon skirt represents a symbol of womanhood. It is an identifying piece that connects you to the earth and Grandmother moon. More recently, the ribbon skirt has been used …
My career after graduating from SGEI’s Esthetician Program
I’m Kailey, an Esthetician who graduated from Seven Generations Education Institute’s Esthetician Program with a diploma from Sault College in 2019. I am employed at Buck+Doe Beauty in Kenora and …
Simple Birch Basket Tutorial
Birch bark baskets can be used for many things. Traditionally they are used for cooking, gathering berries, hauling water, and storing food. Birch bark can also be used to make …
Early Childhood Education student travels to Mexico
About the Program I, Stacey Anderson, signed up for the first (pilot) year of this new 4-year program called IM SIENT. It was offered to Indigenous students of Sault College. …
Questions with SGEI recent Police Foundations graduate!
Why did you choose SGEI? That’s where my roots are from; I graduated high school, was already in that environment and was already comfortable. Also, it’s enriched in the Indigenous …
Infusing culture into my passion for cooking
“Food has always fascinated me.” Boozhoo Ozaagimaagaabaawiik indego, Wazhushk Nindoodem, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Nindonji. My name is Elizabeth Henderson; I was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario and currently reside …
How you can prepare for your graduation
Congratulations, you are almost there! Graduation is such an exciting time for you and your family. You’re taking the next step in this crazy journey of life. Be proud of …