Children's Heritage Fund Approved Projects January 22, 2019

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Children's Heritage Fund - Committee Meeting - January 22, 2019

Arts Enrichment

Andrew Mynarski
$950
Grade 7/8 Band - Spring Workshop
The project will provide students the opportunity and experience to learn from professional musicians in the field of instrumental music. Local artists will be invited to run clinics for students, designed according to the students' levels and needs. The students will have the opportunity to hear the professional musicians play individually and with an ensemble. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances.

Cecil Rhodes
$2,000 
WSO: Musical Discoveries and Adventures in Music 
Students will be introduced to the world of symphonic music. Musical Discoveries and Adventures in Music are both study guides that are curriculum-based. The guides are available for teachers to offer and prepare students for the musical experience at the concert level. Students will be asked to develop verbal and written discussions and feedback on their musical experience. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

Collège Churchill
$2,000
Musical
This project will provide opportunities for students to express themselves creatively and to be exposed in the culture of the performing arts. Collège Churchill and Churchill High School are developing a school musical. Little Shop of Horrors will be performed April 9-11, 2019. The involvement of students include acting, stage-hands, set-builders, lighting and sound technicians, and stage managers. Funding is Supplies not available in school and costume design by students.

Elmwood High School
$2,000
Musical Production
The project will support students in the creation and development of the school musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Students will be engaged in a wide variety of tasks and skills, and have a direct involvement in the stage design, creation of costumes, visual technology, and learning dance and vocal numbers. Funding is Supplies not available in school and costume design by students.

Hugh John Macdonald
$2,000
The Bridge Program
The Bridge Program is a voluntary music program, taught by professional musicians, available to students at Hugh John Macdonald School. The program was created to ensure that students would have access to music education and performance opportunities. The program is led by professional musicians. Students learn by ear first, developing theoretical and technical skills. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances, Equipment Rental/Instruction.

Kelvin High School
$2,000
Kelvin Musical - Into The Woods
The project will provide the opportunity for students to engage in the creation and development of a high school musical. Students will learn the art of set design, costume creation, and visual technology. The creation of a musical also promotes talents in the performing arts, encourages self-expression and helps to foster school spirit and cooperation. The production will run from March 12-15, 2019. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Fee for Service/Performances, Supplies not available in school, Film and developing, Equipment Rental/Instruction, and Costume design.

École Robert H Smith School
$2,000
Spring Musical - Shrek Junior
This project will provide students with the opportunities for creative expression and learning through the Arts. Students will develop a dramatic "toolbox" and performing arts skills. Students will focus on general learning outcomes, along with creative expression in drama. Students will work through together, promotion team work and collaboration. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Fee for Service/Performances, Supplies not available in school, Costume design.

Wolseley
$990
Artist- Tipi Joe Lanceley
The project will provide students the opportunity to meet Indigenous Artist and Storyteller, Tipi Joe Lancely. Students will learn Traditional Land-based teachings and traditional art forms. The artist/guest speaker will also be a guest at the schools' Indigenous Day celebration on June 21st. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Supplies not available in school.

Wolseley
$500
Aboriginal School of Dance 5 Day
Residency Funding for this project will support a 5-day Residency by the Aboriginal School of Dance. Students will focus on learning Indigenous Dance, experience Indigenous traditions, and will develop an appreciation for traditional music forms. The students will perform the dances at the Indigenous Celebration in June. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker.

Totals for Arts Enrichment: $14,440

Multicultural & Cultural

Clifton
$1,000
Canadian Heroes
Students in grades 4 to 6 will learn about Canadians who played active roles in building Canada, who have inspired, influenced and contributed to social and economic well-being of our global and local communities. Guest speakers will share experiences, and students will have the opportunity to visit the CMHR. The program is designed to include strategies for teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviours to create positive school environments. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations,
Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker and Supplies not available in school.

Clifton
$1,000
Storytelling with Legends
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the art of storytelling, that incorporates Indigenous perspectives, by storyteller, Jamie Olivero. Student learning includes the importance of storytelling, and the animals that are significant in the Seven Teachings and Indigenous legends. A visit to the Assiniboine Park Zoo will be an extension to the project. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker.

Gordon Bell High School
$1,943
Multicultural Mosaic V
This project will be an opportunity to enrich learning and celebrate diversity at Gordon Bell High School. Students are invited to share their culture through art, dance, music, dress and regalia. The event will take place on April 25, 2019. Months of crosscurricular instruction will have taken place, in both humanities and fine arts discipline areas. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances, Supplies not available in school, Film & developing and other supplies (t-shirt printing).

Grant Park High School
$2,000
Drum Mentorship Program
This project provides students the opportunity to meet weekly and build drums, under the guidance of a drum-maker. Students will learn the Indigenous perspectives, the protocols for feasting and welcoming of the drums to school. A community elder will teach the significance in the Indigenous culture, and students will then have the opportunity to mentor others in their community. Funding is Supplies not available in school and other supplies for the Feast.

Isaac Newton
$2,000
Human Rights Educaton
This project will provide students opportunities to explore different areas of human rights and social justice issues. Grade 9 Students will tour the CMHR with topic specific programming that will include the Holocaust, Residential Schools and the Rwandan Genocide. Grade 7 students who participate in the Indigenous Studies class, will learn about water scarcity on reserves, presented by a Knowledge Keeper. Both activities and experiences are planned with the Social Studies curriculum as a focus. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker.

École Luxton School
$1,000
Children's Festival 2019
The project supports student attendance at the 2019 Children's Festival. Performances are chosen that enhance and extend curricular and thematic units. Students will be exposed to diversity in music and dance, while experiencing a handson opportunity outside the classroom setting. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

Meadows West
$700
Learning through Traditional Soapstone Carving
The project will provide students the opportunity to experience and learn about Northern Canada through the traditional Indigenous Art form of Soapstone Carving. Students will be led by an Indigenous Artist, who will guide them through the art of soapstone carving, as well as weaving stories and teachings. The project will culminate with an art exhibit and a feast held at the end of February. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Supplies not available in school.

Pinkham
$2,000
Indigenous Celebration Day
Funding for this project will support students' learning, acknowledgement, and the celebration of Indigenous People and Culture. A variety of workshops will be available to students that include music, feasting, visual art, storytelling and dance, all supported by local Indigenous artists and members of the community. The celebration will conclude with a tree planting ceremony. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Fee for Service/Performance, Supplies not available in school.

River Elm
$2,000
River Elm Pow Wow and Drum Group
Students and staff will enhance their knowledge of traditional Indigenous practices and culture through drumming. Students will take part in a 12 week Pow Wow Drum group that is supported by the school teaching staff and is led by Melvin Starr, a community member. The students' learning will be showcased during the spring feast. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances, Supplies not available in school.

Rockwood
$2,000
One Heartbeat Eagle Clan Drummers
This project will provide students the opportunity to explore and celebrate Indigenous culture and perspectives, to develop leaderhship skills, and to build selfesteem and confidence. Students will be guided by a community member and teacher, in the construction, the playing, and the performing, using their own drums. Indigenous Perspectives are integrated in the process. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Supplies not available in school.

Sargent Park School
$1,500
Sargent Park Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
This project will provide leadership, relevant and meaningful programming to students by students. The leadership group provides teachings around Indigenous culture and traditions, while empowering the students to become active members within their community. This program was developed in 2015, to support mental, physical, spiritual and academic need. Previously, the project integrated career possibilities. The project will now further explore connections with post-secondary institutions. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Fee for Service/Performance.

Sisler High School
$1,600
Mini-Olympics
This project helps to expose students to several opportunities they may not have had before. Opportunities include sports, multiculturalism, and leadership roles. This is a two-week event that is structured to encourage and emphasize participation, promote and celebrate achievements. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Supplies not available in school, Equipment Rental/Instruction/Other supplies.

St. John's High School
$1,100
Birch Bark Experiential Learning (in Ojibwa "Wiigwas")
Students will have the opportunity to participate in experiential learning, by the teachings of a Knowledge Keeper, on harvesting Birch Bark. Students will attend a full day of learning outdoors, gathering Birch Bark, and creating baskets, which will be used in the fall for Sage picking. Students will have the opportunity to share with their family the teachings and knowledge they have gained from the outdoor experience. Funding is Artist's Fee/Guest Speaker, Fee for Service/Performances, Supplies not available in school, Film & Developing.

École J.B. Mitchell School
$2,000
Fun en Français
This project will help promote the acquisition of French Language and culture through hands-on experiences. Students in both French Immersion and English programs will participate in two sessions during the course of the school year. With the guidance of facilitators, students will attend workshops that include culinary, traditional songs and dance, and will have fun using different francophone expressions of certain countries. The facilitators model exceptional second language acquisition strategies valuable to our Immersion and basic French teachers. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

Tec Voc
$1,325
Graffiti Art Gallery (work with Indigenous Artist)
Students will experience a variety of Indigenous art activities and events outside the realm of their regular experiences, while working with an Indigenous artist. Student learning is understanding how the art is used to communicate, share in experiences, and stimulate social discussions. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Fee for Service/Guest Speaker, Supplies not available in School.

Totals for Multicultural & Cultural: $23,168

Outdoor Education

Brock Corydon
$2,000
Camp 2019
Students will experience outdoor
activities outside the classroom
setting. Camp experience
integrates studies in Science, ELA,
ESD, Physical Fitness and Healthy
Lifestyle choices. Students will
develop teamwork and collaboration
skills. This camp is also an
opportunity for students from two
programs, English and Hebrew
Bilingual, to share their
experiences. Funding is Camp
Accommodations/rental fees.

Children of The Earth
$2,000
Grade Nine Indigenous Cultural
Camp
Students will have an opportunity to
experience learning from role
models, experience leadership,
cultivate new friendships and
strengthen current relationships.
This cultural learning experience
will take place at Fort Alexander
Turtle Lodge facility. Students will
learn traditional practices that
cannot be provided within a
classroom setting, such as Full
Moon ceremonies, sweats and
vision quests. They will experience
traditional and new foods and take
part in physical activities. Funding
is Camp Accommodations/Rental
Fees.

Dufferin
$2,000
Dufferin School Outdoor
Educational Experience
By providing this outdoor
experience, students will enhance
social skills, and engage in
challenging opportunities such as
outdoor activities like canoeing,
hiking, and swimming. The camp
also provides an opportunity for
science investigation, collaboration
and relationship building. Funding is
Supplies not available in school,
Film & Developing, Equipment
Rental/Instruction, Camp
Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Earl Grey
$1,560
Holiday Mountain Ski Trip
Funding for this project will provide
students the opportunity to
participate in a new physical
activity, enhance social skills, and
to build and strengthen
relationships. Students will be given
downhill and snowboarding lessons,
as well as lessons in outdoor
safety. Funding is Student
Admissions/Registrations,
Equipment Rental/Instruction.

Greenway
$769
Festival du Voyageur
This project allows students to
experience culture, stories and
languages of the Voyageur beyond
the classroom. Voyageur, Metis
and First Nations' histories will be
brought to life not only through
historical interpretations, but
through the vast array of attractions
inside Voyageur Park. Funding is
Student Admissions/Registrations.

Isaac Brock
$2,000
Holiday Mountain Ski Trip 2019
Students will have an opportunity to
participate in an outdoor physical
activity that they may not have experienced. Outdoor ventures such as this one, provide opportunities in teamwork and collaboration, and student learning occurs through lesssons in skiing and snowboarding as well as outdoor safety skills. Funding is Student Admissions/Registration, Equipment Rental/Instruction/Accommodations/ Rental Fees.

John M King
$2,000
Camp Stephens
Students are provided an opportunity to experience outdoor camp, by participating in various outdoor activities. Camp provides an opportunity for students to experience and enhance their social skills, build new friendships, and share their experiences with one another. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

École LaVérendrye
$2,000
Grade 6 Outdoor Education Camp
This project supports an opportunity for students to build self-confidence and experience outdoor activities in a supervised learning environnment, in a unique setting offered at camp. Going to camp is an adventure for students. Camp is also a time where social skills are enhanced, team building and collaboration skills are required, and new friendships are formed. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Meadows West
$1,300
Fort Whyte Alive Outdoor Educaton
The project will provide outdoor learning opportunities for students that will strengthen social relationships and enhance positive working groups. Fort Whyte offers an authentic outdoor learning experience that provides quality instructors for all activities. Physical Education, ESD and Science are integrated in the learning experience in this facility. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations.

Mulvey
$2,000
Mulvey Winter Camp 2019
Funding for this project will provide students at Mulvey School an opportunity to experience outdoor education away from the classroom and urban settings. Students will interact with nature, uncover and explore the curriculum under a different lens. The experience will also increase students' social opportunities and interactions. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rentals.

Norquay
$2,000
Grade 5 & 6 Outdoor Spring Camp
This projects provides a 2 day camp and an outdoor education experience that will enhance student learning and lead to the development of new skills and knowledge relating to the outdoor environment. Science, Physical Education, Social skills are integreated into the student learning experience. Funding is Equipment/Rental Instruction, Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Prairie Rose
$1,155
Camp with Meaning
Students will attend a one day camp and participate in various outdoor and indoor activities. Students will collaborate in teams, strengthen their confidence, and students will demonstrate their ESD understanding through active citizenship in an outdoor setting. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Supplies not available in school, Equipment Rental/Instruction.

Ralph Brown
$2,000
Grade 5/6 Camping Trip
This project supports the promotion of personal and social management and healthy lifestyles within the Physical Education Curriculum. Students will have an opportunity to build teamwork skills, experience outdoor education in an alternative setting, and student learning will include new physical outdoor activities. Funding is Supplies not available in school, Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

École Riverview School
$2,000
Outdoor Education 2019 B'Nai Brith
The program at B'nai Brith offers students a variety of outdoor experiences and opportunities to interact socially and cooperatively. Physical Education and Healthy Lifestyle are both integrated into the outdoor program. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Tyndall Park
$2,000
Camp Cedarwood OutdoorEducation
Students will develop an appreciation for outdoor education in an authentic setting, while supporting the ESD philosopy. Students will apply team building skills that are curricular-based in a unique Canadian wilderness setting. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Sister MacNamara
$2,000
Grade 5 Outdoor Education Learning Experience
This project will support students with their experiences in an outdoor environment. Students will challenge themselves in physical activities, develop positive relationships, and contribute to their personal growth and wellbeing. Activities will also include environmental studies. Funding is Camp Accommodations/Rental Fees.

Totals for Outdoor Education: $28,784

Playground/Field Improvements & Play Structures 

Lord Roberts School
$20,000 
Primary Play Structure
Funding for this project will support with the replacement of a play structure that is outdated, unsafe, and a structure that is not accessible to all students. By installing a new play structure, a new play environment will be created, that will have inclusive playground equipment and will allow the creation of a play area within a limited space. Funding is Play structure/Ground/Field Improvement.

Totals for Playground/Field Improvements & Play Structures: $20,000

Special Student Activities/Programs 

Adolescent Parent Centre
$2,000 
The Mother's Project, A Career Trek Program for Adolescent Parents 
This project introduces grade 11 and 12 parenting teens to postsecondary education. Students are exposed to various faculties, courses and careers, so that they can make informed decisions regarding their future career paths. The program focuses on career explorations and planning, as well as personal development and goal setting. Funding is Fee for Service/Performances.

Fort Rouge
$1,500
Guitar Club
Students will learn the rudimentary skills of guitar playing, and will experience the empowering qualities of creative expression. Students will be engaged and motivated. Funding provides students with the opportunity to have a guitar at home; therefore, keeping students engaged beyond the weekly club. Funding is Supplies not available in school.

Lord Roberts
$2,000
Lord Roberts Swimming Program
This project will provide students in the Adapted Skills Program with additional physiotherapy through the water therapy experience, to teach water safety and comfort, and to teach swimming skills. Funding is Student Admissions/Registrations, Supplies not available in school, Fee for Service/Performance.

École Sir William Osler
$1,879
Phys.Ed. And Recess Enhancement
Funding for this project supports new equipment for students to use outdoors during recess and in the gym. As Sir William Osler expands its student population, more equipment is required to support the increase of students. New equipment will enhance the current inventory. Funding is Supplies not available in school.

Totals for Special Student Activities/Programs: $7,379