Braided Journeys Student Support Centres are committed to assisting student success by cultivating a caring, welcoming, and positive place where Indigenous students see themselves, their contributions, and their culture represented, respected, and celebrated. Each centre offers support, encouragement, and guidance throughout a student’s educational journey.
Contact
Elyse Wood
Program Supervisor, Braided Journeys
(780) 441-6080 ext. 1507
Elyse.Wood@ecsd.net
| Braided Journeys Grad Coach: Amanda Phillips | |
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| Amanda.Phillips@ecsd.net | AOB Office: 780-466-3161 |
Austin O’Brien has a full-time Braided Journeys Graduation Coach who implements the Braided
Journeys Program, assisting in the success of students by cultivating a caring, welcoming, and
positive place where Indigenous students see themselves, their contributions, and their culture
represented, respected, and celebrated. Braided Journeys provides the following supports and
services:
ACADEMIC
• Assistance with course selection, time management, and study skills
• Access to tutoring and exam preparation
• Support with post-secondary and scholarship applications
CULTURAL
• Access to Elders and Knowledge Keepers
• Opportunities to connect and build community connections
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
• Social justice initiatives including school-wide campaigns and community
volunteering
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• Career exploration, career speakers, post-secondary campus tours, scholarship
applications and job shadowing
• Resume writing, jobs searches, and career mentorship
• Career days hosted by industry partners including health, law, business, and trades
TRANSITIONS
• Focused Transition to Ten program to prepare students academically and socially for
the new high school environment
