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It's CrUnCh TiMe!Bridges crack under the pressure!

SkY High!Let your imagination soarat Stevenson Campus

Home Tweet Home!Check out our master bird house builders in action!

CulTured CampErSInstilling Pride in our youth

Through Traditional Teachings

Special Thanks:We would like to sincerely thank the departments, instructors and volunteers that made this week possible. The experience will be an everlasting memory for all those who took part and made it possible.

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Team Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 1: Carpentry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 2: Civil Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Learning: Cultural Awareness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 3: Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Physical Activity: Gym Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Photo Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 4: Stevenson Aviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Day 5: Mechanical/Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Family BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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oVeRviewThis HAWK Magazine highlights the 2nd year of the camp. HAWK (Hands on Activity Week for Kids) is offered to Aboriginal youth, boys and girls ages 11 – 13 years (Hawks). HAWK is one of Red River College’s commit-ments to furthering awareness and interest in post-secondary education for Aboriginal youth-our next seven generations.

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oVeRviewThank you to all the parents, guardians, aunties, uncles, grandmothers and grandfathers, brothers, sisters and friends who supported the Hawks through the camp. A special thank you to all the Hawks (campers) who left us with many gifts and teachings such as respect, kindness, laughter and joy. It was a wonderful experience for everyone at Red River College!

The morning portion of the camp focused on the importance and diversity of Aboriginal culture through traditional teachings, experiencing what it’s like to play a handmade drum, making dream catchers and assembling a tipi. The camp was focused 100% on team building through games and interactive activities to give the kids a chance to mingle and become more familiar with one another.

The afternoon portion of the camp offered Hawks a chance to see, learn and try various trades and technology programs. This year in particular, the campers experienced what it’s like to take part in programs such as carpentry, civil engineering, electronics, aviation and mechanical/ manufacturing. Our hope after a week of fun and excitement was to provide the Hawks with an increased confidence in themselves as proud Aboriginal youth and to open their eyes to the possibilities and importance of College and post-secondary education.

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As with any new experience, the first few hours of camp was all about helping the young Hawks feel comfortable, safe and welcome. By the end of the week, the HAWK Campers found friends, confidence, future opportunities, and were familiar with the Red River College campus/staff. How did we do that, the marvelous world of….. Team building activities and teachings about culture, identity—feeling good about oneself! Some of the fun activities included: minute to win it games, what am I and know your camper, FUN, FUN, and FUN!

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BiRD hOuSE

day 1

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BiRD hOuSE

First day of camp, the HAWK Campers got a feel for what it’s like to work with lumber (or wood), hammers and nails. Precision is key when measuring and cutting pieces for the bird house – as you can see the mini carpenters watch in anticipation while learning the safety precautions of using a saw. A few learned the importance of keeping your fingers out of the way when hammering—ouch

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day 2

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POpSiCLE sTiCK BriDgeSSecond day of HAWK, the campers got a taste of Civil Engineering. Nothing can explain the dynamics of engineering better than the construction of a bridge. Each camper designed an elaborate and structurally sound bridge that could withstand the strength test. The strongest bridge held 250 lbs—wow. The best part - the chance to destroy it of course!

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CulTuRaL awAREneSs

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Each morning the Hawks spent time with Cultural Advisor, Rob Apetagon. Rob shared traditional teachings on various topics such as: Identity, family values, Aboriginal cultural values, the importance of learning and education, Aboriginal people and their relationships to animals, mother earth, creator and the seven sacred teachings.

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With all their strength and might, the campers put up a tipi which they then practiced drumming in. Weaving their creativity into their very own dream catchers, Rob provided a teaching to go along with the activity and Blaine facilitated and guided the design of the dream catchers.

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Third day into HAWK, the campers melted metal in the name of Electronics…Terminator look out – They’ll be back. Learning the intricate flow of a circuit shows how day-to-day technology comes to life! Using soldering irons, the electronic light flasher was pieced together to demonstrate the simplicity of illumination.

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Get Moving

PhysicaL ACtiviTy

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PhysicaL ACtiviTy Gym time – enough said! When the campers had time between visiting the Trades areas and cultural programming they burned extra energy off in the gym! As you can see we had quite the talented basketball and badminton players.

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PHOto FUN

We couldn’t fit them all in so here’s a look at some more!

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PHOto FUN

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Fourth day of camp the Hawks travelled to Stevenson Aviation Campus where they toured, touched and flew the airplanes – well… flew a paper airplane that is. And that’s where their imagination took flight - sitting in the captain’s seat, seeing all the toggles, buttons and trinkets provided the feel of what it’s like to operate and work on an aircraft. Go JETS go.

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day 5 CaTAPuLt & Yo-yO’s

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For the fifth and final day, the campers dove into the world of Mechanics & Manufacturing. With the assembly of mini catapults, they learned the mechanics of tool production and development for large and small products. Target practice was the name of the game that day. And yoyo’s, a fun classic toy put together by plastic, bolts and string, was the campers last hands on item to wrap up the camp. Everybody walk the dog (old yo-yo trick).

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FaMily BBQFaMily BBQThe last day the HAWK Campers invited family, friends and the instructors from the camp for a family barbeque and camp wind-up. Everyone enjoyed hotdogs and hamburgers in the sun filled courtyard. The campers got the chance to show off what they learned, not to mention their ever so talented singing voices by performing a drumming song titled ‘The Bear Song’ to honor all those who made the week possible and special. We are all related!

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Aboriginal Student Support & Community Relations

F214 – 2055 Notre Dame Avenue

Winnipeg MB R3H 0J9

For more information please contact HAWK Coordinator:

Lisa Carriere at licarriere@rrc.ca or (204) 632-3773

View the magazine online at: www.rrc.ca