Week 1 !

So I am just finishing my last day of work of my first week here in Hobbema!  It has certainly been an interesting week, with a LOT of learning.
Highlight of the week- Finding out I get to go to CALIFORNIA for a conference in june!
Throughout the week I have managed to read through many many many reports. I read about the programs here that Maskwacis Justice Society runs, all of which aimed to involve the community, engage in positive lifestyles, as well as provide an alternate outlet for youth.
I also read about Native courts that have been put together throughout the province. An ongoing project here is to have a Native Court in place here in Hobbema, I am extremely interested in this, and hope to do some work in this area throughout my summer.
I also spent a day in Wetaskiwin court, which is a little different then court in Camrose. I sat in on the main court room, where it was easy to see the differences in offences but also in the consequences for the offenders. I also was able to head upstairs to the high court,  and just tour around the court house.  I was taken into the legal library, where apparently I will be spending a good chunk of time researching throughout the summer.
Beyond this I was taken around parts of the community, just to get shown around and meet some people. Everyone here is really friendly and it is sure nice getting to meet people!
I have been reading more in the office. One thing that was really nice was that the staff here make lunch for the elders, and then we all go sit and eat together, which I thought was really nice :).
Next week, we are taking part in a 2 day community trade show, so for the rest of the day we are getting materials and getting everything prepared!