Indigenous-led, northern, family inclusive, land-based learning.
Vision
Dechinta believes in supporting self-determining and sustainable Northern communities rooted in Indigenous knowledge and values. We imagine a future of cultural revitalization through a reconnection with the land.
Mission
Dechinta delivers land-based programming including arts intensives, university accredited post-secondary programming, and non-credited intensives for professionals and researchers working with Indigenous communities. All courses are led by Indigenous experts, professors, artists and knowledge keepers, rooted in Indigenous knowledge, practices, philosophies and ethics.
Mandate
Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning is a community-led educational experience established in Denendeh and delivered across the land. We deliver Indigenous centred arts, culture, language and educational programming in an innovative land-based environment. We support diverse needs and inclusive participation.
Supporting Indigenous self-determination and reconciliation through education.
