Presented by: Martin Brokenleg

Date: November 21, 2008

Location: J.R. Robson School (5102 – 46 Street Vermilion, Alberta)

About the Workshop:

For thousands of years, American Indian cultures nourished respectful and courageous children without employing punitive discipline.  Now, recent youth development research is revealing the essential elements in raising confident, caring children.  Drawing on his research with Drs. Larry Brendtro and Steve Van Bockern in their book, Reclaiming Youth at Risk, Dr. Martin Brokenleg presents "The Circle of Courage" which offers concrete strategies for creating environments in which all young people can grow and flourish.

About the Presenter:

Dr. Martin Brokenleg is the Director of Native Ministries and Professor of First Nations Theology and Ministry at the Vancouver School of Theology in Vancouver, British Columbia. He serves as a Vice President of Reclaiming Youth International, providing training for individuals who work with youth at risk. He holds a doctorate in psychology and is a graduate of the Episcopal Divinity School. For thirty years, Dr. Brokenleg was professor of Native American studies at Augustana College of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He has also been a director of The Neighborhood Youth Corps, chaplain in a correctional setting, and has extensive experience as an alcohol counselor. Dr. Brokenleg has consulted and led training programs throughout North America, New Zealand, and South Africa. He is the father of three children and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe practicing the culture of his Lakota people.

This session is being hosted by the Buffalo Trail School Division but staff from other jurisdictions may register for this session- the registration fee of $75 per person only applies to staff outside of the Buffalo Trail School Division.

Registration deadline: November 7, 2008

Registration fee: $75.00 per person (fee includes lunch)

Course Code #:CR09/123

Session runs from: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fax Registration to:780-623-5642

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