An Aboriginal-focused Hip-Hop program that is a alternative education tool for community development. A very Good presentation to attend in Edmonton. at Grant Macewan in the CN Theatre (Building 5) from 4:00-5:30 pm on Monday, January 31, 2011. Admission is free. BluePrintForLife is considered one of the worlds’ leading companies utilizing Hip Hop as both a community development tool and as a model for alternative education.

BluePrintForLife offers dynamic, culturally appropriate programs designed for First Nations and Inuit youth that are founded on Hip Hop, rooted in traditional culture, and centered around community needs. Its founder, Stephen Leafloor, has a Masters in Social Work (MSW degree) and over 25 years experience as a social worker in the areas of probation, wilderness programs, street work with youth at risk, residential group homes, child protection and community outreach. Stephen has also been an active participant in Hip Hop as a dancer since 1982. He completed his master’s thesis in Hip Hop culture and its importance for educators and social workers in 1986.

BluePrintForLife is an organization that uses Hip Hop dance as a community development tool and a form of alternative education. BluePrintForLife has been offers dynamic, culturally appropriate programs designed for First Nations and Inuit youth that are founded on Hip Hop, rooted in traditional culture, and centred around community needs.

As part of MacEwan’s Global Awareness Week and to kick off the PE Speaker Series, the Department of Physical Education is pleased to present:

Stephen Leafloor from BluePrintForLife
Monday, January 31, 2011
4:00-5:30 PM

Location:
at Grant Macewan in the CN Theatre (Building 5)

Admission is FREE!

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