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OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF CHOOSING THE BEAT OF HER OWN DRUM EDUCATORS KIT

Released on October 27, 1998

Joanne Crofford, minister responsible for the Status of Women, today

recognized the accomplishments of the Indian and Metis Girls Exploring

Trades and Technology Committee (IMGETT) at the official launch of the

"Choosing the Beat of Her Own Drum" education kit.



"This education kit is designed to encourage young Indian and Metis

women to consider careers in science, trades and technologies,"

Crofford said. "The kit uses culturally relevant educational

materials to introduce trade and technology skills. It incorporates

the historical and cultural backgrounds of Aboriginal people and

creates a link to related trade and technology occupations.



"Throughout history, career opportunities have not always been the

same for women as for men. Society continues to dictate what

behaviors are acceptable and what behaviors are unacceptable for each

gender. This project encourages young women to choose careers in

whatever field of employment that interests them."



The education kit, "Choosing the Beat of Her Own Drum", contains a

poster, video and lesson plans. The poster presents various lively

images of young women from graduation day to working in different

trades and technologies. The video features Aboriginal women who are

pursuing careers in these fields; women speak of their work and

display pride in their independence as well as a commitment to family

and community. The lesson plans, targeted at Grade 7 to 9 students,

provide culturally relevant education concerning skills, knowledge and

career options.



"This educational kit has been a long time in the making", IMGETT

chairperson Shirley Boucher explained. "Without the assistance

and support of so many people, this project would not have been

possible. Our job now is to make this resource available to

those who can benefit most from it by distributing the kit to the

appropriate Saskatchewan schools."



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For more information, contact:



Shirley Boucher Gail Quinney

IMGETT Committee Women's Secretariat

Regina Regina

Phone: (306) 787-7819 Phone: (306) 787-2340

1-800-667-7730

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