MDSS Summer Field Trip!

Aki Centre Field Trip | Bridging the Gap

Overview: Join us for a day of exploration and learning at Aki Centre, where participants will immerse themselves in a forest, field, and wetland habitat. Guided by facilitators, this child-led, inquiry-based experience integrates Indigenous ways of knowing through Forest and Nature School pedagogy. We will emphasize our shared responsibilities to the Treaties of the land, fostering pride, empowerment, and personal growth.

Event Details:

  • Date: Wednesday July 31st
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Cost: $20 per family (includes lunch)
  • Capacity: Limited to 12 families
  • Eligibility: Open to individuals with Down syndrome aged 16 and under, along with their families

Itinerary:

  • 11:00am: Meet at Aki Centre Parking Area, followed by a sharing circle.
  • 11:15am – 12:15pm: Journey and explore the land.
  • 12:15pm – 12:45pm: Enjoy lunch and free time.
  • 12:45pm – 1:45pm: Engage in Nature Art with an Indigenous storyteller and play.
  • 1:45pm – 2:00pm: Closing circle and wrap-up.

Details: Volunteers and family members are welcome. Bridging the Gap covers facility and facilitation costs. Please bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Restrooms and shelter available onsite. Event runs rain or shine; canceled only in case of lightning.

Address: 1985-A Grassmere Road, West St. Paul, Treaty 1 territory.

About Bridging the Gap: At Bridging the Gap (BTG), we lead child-centred outdoor exploratory nature programs with classrooms and groups in and around Winnipeg. We meet outside in natural areas to play, explore, and learn from the land and each other. Using a Two Eyed Seeing approach, we celebrate Indigenous ways of knowing and teaching on the land alongside non-Indigenous knowledge through Forest and Nature School programming philosophy. These child-led, inquiry-based learning experiences through outdoor play happen at or near school and community sites, or on outings, and include both Indigenous and non-Indigenous facilitators.

Due to limited capacity, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

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