Youth Outreach Chisasibi

05/05/2026

🪶 Goose Break Photo Challenge — Day 3 🌿

Today’s challenge: BUILDING THE TEEPEE / PREPARING THE INSIDE 🔥

The teepee is more than a structure — it is a traditional dwelling and gathering place at camp.

It is where families come together to:
🧡 clean and prepare traditional food
🧡 pluck geese
🧡 cook over the fire
🧡 visit, laugh, and spend time together

Long ago, our ancestors lived and travelled in teepees as nomads. Today, it remains an important part of life on the land and our Goose Break traditions.

📸 Share a photo in the comments of:
•building the teepee
•gathering or laying boughs inside
•preparing the fire pit
•starting the fire
•or getting the teepee ready for family use

Let’s honour the work that goes into creating this special place of warmth, teaching, food, and togetherness 🌲🔥

✔ Every post = 1 entry
✔ Daily draw for a $100 gift card
✔ All entries entered for the $300 grand prize
✔ No service? Save your photos and post before May 20!

Show us your teepee today 🪶

05/04/2026

🪶 Goose Break Photo Challenge — Day 2 🌿

Today’s challenge: HELPING OUT / LEARNING TRADITIONS 🧡

Whether it’s you, your kids, or family members helping around camp, we want to see those moments of work, learning, and tradition.

📸 Share a photo of:
cleaning geese
making bannock
chopping wood
carrying water
keeping the fire going
helping guide
setting up camp
or any camp chores and traditional teachings

These everyday tasks are more than just chores — they are the teachings and skills that keep our traditions strong.

Let’s celebrate everyone doing their part on the land 🌲🔥
✔ Every post = 1 entry
✔ Daily draw for a $100 gift card
✔ All entries entered for the $300 grand prize
✔ No service? Save your photos and post before May 20!

Show us who’s helping out or learning today! 🪶

05/03/2026

🪶 Goose Break Photo Challenge — Day 1 🌿

Today’s challenge: FIRST DAY AT CAMP ⛺
Whether your first day at camp was last week or today, we want to see it!

📸 Share in the comments:
a photo of you at camp, OR
a photo of your camp setup/background
No fancy picture needed — just share your Goose Break beginnings with us 🧡

Remember:
✔ Every post = 1 entry
✔ Daily draw for a $100 gift card
✔ All entries go in for the $300 grand prize
✔ No service at camp? Save it and post before May 20!

Let’s see those camps! 🌲🔥🤩

04/27/2026

🌿 14-Day Goose Break Photo Challenge 🪶

We’re inviting all youth, families, and community members to take part in a fun, low-stress photo challenge while you’re out on the land this Goose Break!

This is all about:
✨ Spending time in the bush
✨ Reconnecting with family & friends
✨ Honouring traditions
✨ Making memories together

📸 How it works:
Each day has a simple photo theme (see poster!)
Take a picture that matches the day
Post it when you can — no pressure!

📶 No service? No problem.
We know many of you will be out at camp without phone service or Starlink😆 — just save your photos and post them later.

🗓️ Deadline to post your photos: May 20
So take your time and enjoy the experience!

🎁 Prizes:
Daily chance to win a $100 gift card
Every photo you post = 1 entry
Grand Prize: $300 gift certificate (for those who participate across the 14 days!)

Most importantly — this isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection, laughter, and being present on the land.
Save the poster to your phone before heading out, and have fun with it! 🧡
Have a safe and happy Goose Break! 🫶🏻

04/24/2026

Summer Student employment program!
See the og post for more details ✨

✨Summer Student Employment Program 2026 ✨

The Youth Development Department is excited to announce that applications will soon open for our Summer Student Employment Program 2026!

This opportunity is open to Post-Secondary, Vocational, and Adult Education students, including applicants aged 15–30 and 31+.

📅 Application Start Date: April 27, 2026📍 Applications available at the Youth Center & CNC Administration Building
Or contact Celina 819-855-2878 ext. 328 or Jasmine 819-855-2211 if you are out of town.

💼 Full-Time Positions Available

Program Dates:• Post-Secondary (15–30 yrs & 31+): May 19 – August 28 (15 weeks)• Adult Ed (15–30 yrs & 31+): May 19 – August 18 (14 weeks)

✅ Eligibility Criteria:• Must be a First Nations/Inuit Secondary, Post-Secondary, Vocational, or Adult Ed student• Must have been a full-time student in 2025–2026 and returning full-time in 2026–2027• Ages 15–30 (limited spots available for 31+)

📌 Applicants Must Provide:• Social Insurance Number• Valid bank account• Indian Status Card or Solemn Declaration• Acceptance letter (for Sec. 5 graduates, PSS & Adult Ed students for 2026–2027)

📞 For more information:Call Celina: 819-855-2878 ext. 328 or the Youth Center: 819-855-2211

📧 Email: CelinaChakapasih@chisasibi.ca or YD@chisasibi.ca

📍 Apply in person at the CNC Administration Building or Youth Center📨 Submit applications to: YD@chisasibi.ca

✨ Turn your summer into success! ✨

04/24/2026

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🏡 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩? 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬?

Join us for an upcoming Homeownership & Personal Finance Workshop and book a one-on-one meeting with a representative from the First Nations Market Housing Fund!

📅 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞
📍 Chisasibi Band Office
🔹 Workshop
Monday, April 27 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🔹 One-on-One Outreach
Tuesday, April 28 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 29 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📞 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Christine Bearskin
📱 (819) 855-2878
📧 ChristineBearskin@chisasibi.ca

04/15/2026

ID Clinic for Big River High School Students!

Apply for you ID’s if you don’t have any or expired!

Tomorrow from 3:15 to 5:30 pm.

03/24/2026

Although Wellbriety Week wrapped up on Friday, we want to take a moment today to reflect and say thank you 💚

To our sponsors — Cree Nation of Chisasibi, Brighter Futures, CHB Public Health Dept, Maanuuhiikuu Dept, and Nishiyuu — thank you for your support in making this week possible.

To all our workshop facilitators and everyone who helped behind the scenes, we truly appreciate the time, energy, and heart you gave to this week.

To everyone who attended, showed up, and took part — thank you. We see you, and we honour each of you on your journey. Keep going, keep growing, and continue walking your path. ✨

Even with some unexpected challenges and a few mishaps along the way, we came together, supported one another, and made it happen — and we’re proud of that.

A special shoutout to Vanessa for stepping up, Hepzibeth for the guidance, and our newbie Alysha — you did such an amazing job. You’re the real MVPs 🙌🏽💕💕

From Youth Outreach — Ronetta and Leila — thank you all for being part of this journey with us. We appreciate every single one of you! 💛