Tuesday 3 January 2012

Maskwacis ONYX'

Maskwacis ONYX’ is a new program starting in Maskwacis to assist teen girls to take a proactive look at the challenges they face on a daily basis in today’s society. Participants are dealing with many difficult life challenges and Maskwacis ONYX gives them a voice to address some of the mixed messages that they are receiving through various forms of media including television, internet, music and print. ONYX aims to help young women become consciously aware of the gender stereotyping and underlying messages that are portrayed every day through the media contributing to a distorted sense of self and inaccurate creation of identity that can result in a low self esteem. Maskwacis ONYX was created to address these issues, to empower young women to have their voices heard; to provide them with the skills to think critically; and guide them in making positive decisions in their lives all while honoring the Cree inherited culture.

Please call Luci Johnson, Spirit of Onyx Facilitator as program will be commencing in January 2012 @ 780-585-2330.  

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