Remake of 3 Pathways to Reform: The Indigenous Learner by Joseph Romano https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns Please share 1-3 ideas that could bring each pathway to life. Include your first and last name in your post. en-us 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC 2024-10-13 10:37:49 UTC hello@padlet.com Move away from tokenism. Rather on focusing on traditions and ceremonies, educators should be concerned about teaching the history of Indigenous people, the impact of this history, and the modern challenges faced by Indigenous communities across this country. This allows for Indigenous students to feel represented in a meaningful, and respectful, way. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247828 - Mackenzie Horner]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247828 Everyday engagement with FNMI cultures, histories, perspectives and contributions. Cannot be sporadic. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247829 Todd Martin]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247829 Teachers can learn, and constantly reflect upon, how to increase inclusion of First Nation, Métis, Inuit histories, cultures, perspectives, and contributions. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247830 Todd Martin]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247830 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247831 Establish a relationship between the Indigenous communities and the school so that they learn from each other.
 
]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247831 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247832 Ensure that teachers understand that sometimes family or community issues or events will take precedence over attending school.  

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247832 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247833 Post an acknowledgement of the First Nation territory on which the school is located in the language of the territory in the school.

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247833 Have students conduct a brief video interview with their parent about their job, language, or something subject specific like how they use math in their everyday lives. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247834 -Carina]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247834 Recognize the way our students communicate and allow them to use familiar, comfortable forms of communication. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247835 Carina]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247835 Incorporate aboriginal themes in the classroom (drama, art, math, science, music, etc.). josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247836 Carina]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247836 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247837 Land acknowledgement read at all school events/assemblies. Accompanied with direct teaching of the treaties specifically for your community.
-AJ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247837 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247838 Speaking to the land acknowledgement announcement that is being heard in peel has been empowering to students in the FNMI community. The announcement on its own, although meant to be powerful, is powerless without engaging students in conversations about it.
- Ashu Duggal ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247838 Increased access to programs for teachers to learn about how to authentically promote both knowledge and engagement in the classroom josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247840 - Sarah Kokerus 


]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247840 Have native painting workshop with kids and understanding stories can definitely promote cultural knowledge and engagement in order to teach student to appreciate Native culture. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247841 - Joseph Chow

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247841 Have students connect with their community, both geographically small and large, to allow them to connect with different aspects of what makes their community unique and provokes them to consider their place within it josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247842 - Brandon Licata Samonig]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247842 Invite school community together with local indigenous communities in a public night, where families and community groups can connect and learn from each other. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247843 - Julia Horgan]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247843 I do like the theme approach but it should be more than just a one month indigenous education awareness approach. I believe that looking at current situations and finding ways students can get involved is important. It allows students to see many view points higher grades and allows them to further develop their own metacognitive abilities. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247844 -AlZahir Tharani]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247844 Ivan Mesich josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247845 Plan an overnight school trip to a First Nations Community and invite  First Nations students to visit your school from the same community.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247845 Ivan Mesich josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247846 Incorporate First Nations games into your physical education curriculum. For example Lacrosse.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247846 Andrew Kim josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247847 Incorporate Aboriginal literature that represent the modern challenges they face, and study the context of why these challenges came to be.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247847 Introduce concepts, phrases, and expressions unique or popular in different Aboriginal cultures in language classes josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247848 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247848 Knowledge & Engagement josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247849 Simulations and role playing adventures that focus on Indigenous experiences, history, and culture - let's mingle 'play' with learning through the lens of FNMI!]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247849 Board mandated Indigenous Ways of knowing incorporated into the Healthy Active Living Curriculum grades 4-6 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247851 Mandating this across our board/school would force the professional learning with respect to teacher cultural knowledge, and everyday engagement by embedding this piece of indigenous knowledge and teachings into the curriculum of all of our students.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247851 TJ Sprickerhoff josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247852 Have students knowledge of  FNMI life go beyond the typical food and holidays of learning about other cultures.  Selecting appropriate texts for literacy activities, teaching of the history and lives of FNMI people in Social Studies, playing indigenous games in phys ed or for DPA can help bring knowledge and awareness of the FNMI community to all students]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247852 Learning As A School/ Division josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247853 Focus on an Indigenous Teaching as a school or as a division.  Learn together about TeePee, Medicine Wheel, or break down the Seven Grandfather Teachings.  Making learning visible within the school and bring in indigenous knowledge keepers to your school community.  Practice reciprocity and make it visible to students and staff so they understand responsibilities when receiving knowledge and sharing. 

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247853 Share Resources! josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247854 Check out author, educator, & artist @JennyKayDupuis on twitter and search for the many resources she shared in December 2019 using the #31DaysOfIndigenousResources 

You can learn more about Jenny at 
https://secondstorypress.ca/authors-list/dr-jenny-kay-dupuis


]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247854 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247855 Get a better sense of cultural knowledge by inviting Indigenous Elders to share their knowledge. Ask Indigenous students to share their story.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247855 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247856 Incorporate Indigenous pedagogical strategies into your classroom; story telling, community circles, drumming etc. ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247856 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247857 Use Indigenous cultural texts, study their history and hear their voices. ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247857 Derik Chica josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247859 Ensure Indigenous resources in library, Professional Development options, teacher resources rooms/shelves. Establish a culture of sharing and bring in Indigenous leaders to present/facilitate PD.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247859 Learn from members of indigenous communities and share there stories with students in your classroom.-Stefano Conte josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247860 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247860 Invite an elder to come and teach students how to create a cultural piece (drums, moccasins) in which can be used in areas of need for students their age or others in the community. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247861 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247861 Land acknowledgement: Have the land acknowledgement said in both English and the mother tongue of the Indigenous peoples of the land by students at the beginning of announcements and events. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247862 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247862 Incorporate various teaching/learning strategies in the way the Indigenous peoples would. For example, story sharing, dancing, drama, completing tasks in circles. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247863 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247863 Using tasks and activities that promote student research and curiosity. Use texts that celebrate cultures and share their stories. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247864 DN]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247864 My current school had an indigenous artist visit the school to complete a mural with current art students. This mural was painted right beside the entrance to the school and it serves as a daily reminder of the different cultures and different heritage that some students may have. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247865 Emily Williams

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247865 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247866 FNMI knowledge should be incorporated into every subject. Rather than course specific to English and History. Science can be used in teaching about how Inuit survive purely off the land. Math can be used in teaching about how they mapped their journeys, how trading occurred fairly. Health can be used to teach about healing and nutrition. Expanding the topic to every subject will give a more well rounded cultural knowledge and overall engagement. 
-Kayla Bacon]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247866 Meaningful school-home conversations and parental engagement that encourage further student accountability josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247869 - Mackenzie Horner ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247869 Focus on building intercultural understanding and empathy in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in an effort to encourage better outcomes for all students josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247870 - Mackenzie Horner ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247870 Provide access to resources that cultivate a strong sense of identity by valuing First Nation, Métis, and Inuit languages, cultures, perspectives, and contributions in everyday school life. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247871 Todd Martin]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247871 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247872 Make sure the school library has a range of relevant Indigenous books and resources that reflect the experiences and culture of the Indigenous students.

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247872 Read the Seven Sacred Teachings (or Grandfather Teachings); plan ways to incorporate into classroom practice. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247873 Carina

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247873 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247874 Access to resources and teaching about the contributions of Indigenous peoples  (e.g. government, art, medicine etc.) 
-AJ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247874 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247875 Ensuring that we use the Universal Design for Learning and Differentiation as accommodating student needs is key when setting high expectations.
- Ashu Duggal]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247875 Access to resources that are relatable and authentic to the Indigenous experience. Having daily interactions with these materials should be the norm in ALL classrooms - and not just a "token" josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247876 - Sarah Kokerus 

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247876 Researching what kind of resources you can get from your board in order to teach it to students. At YCDSB, we have a consultant who is the expert of Native studies. She is able to provide various instructional materials that can be used in the junior classroom. This can come down to novel studies, media studies, etc. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247877 - Joseph Chow

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247877 Provide a variety of resources both accessible by choice and integrated within the curriculum; avoid the tokenism of using references simply for the sake of referencing. Recognize the importance and value of certain ideas and integrate them when you can best resonate their meaning with yourself to ensure it has meaning and more emphasis in your teaching josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247878 - Brandon Licata Samonig]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247878 Provide more funding to support deepening of curriculum and resources to increase access as you increase expectations. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247879 - Julia Horgan]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247879 Choose Right! josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247880 While standards outline our practice and particular learning goals, curriculum gives it meaning such as the materials chosen by a teacher, tasks incorporated, discussions, etc. in order to achieve the learning goals. Being educated and delivering the appropriate information to students is very important.  ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247880 I think having professional development on how one can support specific expectations with Indigenous education is key. Unfortunately, I am teaching using an American curriculum and I will be starting again using the Ontario Curriculum next academic year. One of my greatest fears is not being able to deliver high expectations for indigenous education next year. I do agree with other posts with regards to ensuring that resources are provided to teaching staff. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247881 -AlZahir Tharani]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247881 Setting A High Standard josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247882 It is important that we establish the importance of Indigenous education within each of our classrooms, at all ages and stages of learning, but most importantly during the formative Junior years. I envision a future where teachers and students co-create activities designed around indigenous cultures, history, and issues. If students and teachers work together to focus on these important First Nations, Metis, and Inuit connections from the earliest grades on through secondary school, graduates will have high expectations as they move on to the adult world, where they can transfer their high expectations onto our leaders and policy makers.
-Jeff Whittard]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247882 Board mandated Indigenous Ways of knowing incorporated into the Healthy Active Living Curriculum grades 4-6 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247883 Our board has mandated that all grade 11 students will take NBE 3U/C as their grade 11 English credit.  This has led to meaningful, goal oriented contextual professional learning.  We could do the same thing in our Junior grades. Mandating the holistic Indigenous view of one's health into grade 4-6 healthy living curriculum would be a good place.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247883 TJ Sprickerhoff josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247884 Empower students to lead and share what they would like to see in the classroom in terms of how to improve representation of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit perspectives.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247884 Set The Standard josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247885 As educational leaders, encourage staff by modelling your own professional development when it comes to Indigenous Education. Share the Land Acknowledgement at meetings and make it personal, take PD within education, but also seek out PD from local Elders and knowledge keeps, share your learning with staff and be open to learning from staff! Highlight educators within your school that are taking on learning and support them with resources and finances.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247885 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247886 Ensure expectations are high for every student. Expectations can still abide by equitable principles and remain high for every type of student regardless of race, socio-economic status etc. Expectations should not be lower of student based on race, culture, religion or background. 

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247886 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247887 Incorporate Indigenous perspectives in success criteria of students]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247887 Derik Chica josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247889 PD around honest and courageous conversations about anti-Oppression, decolonization, and CRRP]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247889 Have the same expectations for all students regardless of their ethnic background or previous learning experiences. Outline and make sure students understand these expectations beforehand.-Stefano Conte josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247890 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247890 Implementation of Indigenous curriculum at all levels in education for all students to partake in their educational careers. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247892 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247892 Expectation of educators to have an understanding of material and how to deliver lessons/discussions about Indigenous peoples to ALL students. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247893 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247893 Resources must be in line with what is acceptable to Indigenous peoples. Both teachers and students should be using culturally appropriate resources when teaching/presenting information. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247894 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247894 Have high expectations about how students will respond to learning about other cultures. Have high expectations about the connections they will make and empathy they will nurture in themselves by doing so. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247895 DN]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247895 Visiting a sacred indigenous site, or viewing indigenous art in an art gallery. This gives students the chance to have an open dialogue with their classmates and their teacher about what this experience means to them. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247896 Emily Williams

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247896 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247897 Incorporation of Indigenous resources should be more clear cut over a span of grades and years. So many teachers pull from the exact same 'token' resources, which makes learning from indigenous sources more repetitive and less engaging. If there were clear distinctions in what direction their education would be focussed on each year the expectations could be set more clearly for the students. 
-Kayla Bacon]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247897 Further PD for teachers that involve collaboration with Indigenous communities. This will allow for teachers to have a greater understanding of how to incorporate information that will help everyone move towards reconciliation. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247899 - Mackenzie Horner ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247899 Greater collaboration with your school's Indigenous Student Support Workers within the culturally dedicated spaces. This will be beneficial as it will allow educators to participate in initiatives that help students to feel connected, welcome, and represented within their school community josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247900 - Mackenzie Horner ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247900 Create FNMI community-student leadership mentoring opportunities for students. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247901 Todd Martin]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247901 Have easily accessible knowledge and awareness of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit organizations in/around the community. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247902 Todd Martin]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247902 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247903 Provide PD to all staff to make sure that they have an understanding of the residential school system and its impact on that generation and the ones that have followed.

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247903 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247904 Recommend all staff read the Executive Summary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247904 Create a "community map". josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247905 Carina

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247905 Volunteer services in the community. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247906 Carina]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247906 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247908 Getting students involved in initiatives like "Orange shirt day" to raise awareness on the effects of residential schools.
-AJ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247908 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247909 Finding ways to include Indigenous students' interest in extra curriculars. If students see themselves in the school community they are more likely to take on leadership roles. Additionally, making sure resources in which they also see themselves are readily available in the learning commons.
- Ashu Duggal]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247909 Seeing ones self in both the classroom and community will promote positive interactions and active participation, communication and collaboration josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247910 - Sarah Kokerus 

]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247910 We have a knowledge keeper from our board and he is happy to come and visit our schools to run workshops with the students. This can also connect with the cultural knowledge and engagement. - josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247912 - Joseph Chow]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247912 Connect with other schools from other boards; reach out to those in indigenous communities and collaborate with many different classrooms josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247913 - Brandon Licata Samonig]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247913 Building a staff school community that includes indigenous people. inviting elders into our community. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247914 -Julia Horgan]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247914 Working in the Senior division, I require high school students to complete 25 hours of volunteer hours per year and for them to create a reflective response throughout their volunteer experience. I would highly encourage the same for junior education. Junior students have the ability to volunteer and they will be understanding of various perspectives if they start early. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247915 -AlZahir Tharani]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247915 I do like incorporating a theme to lessons delivered but I do believe it should be more than just a one month indigenous awareness approach. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247916 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247916 Leadership josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247917 Let's not just tell them about Indigenous connections to the curriculum, lets show them! By bringing guest speakers from the Indigenous community into our classrooms, we will allow the curriculum to come alive. 
-Jeff Whittard]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247917 Board mandated Indigenous Ways of knowing incorporated into the Healthy Active Living Curriculum grades 4-6 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247918 If you are to incorporate Indigenous ways of knowing into our Junior grade health curriculum then building a community partnership and leadership model with the local First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities is essential. They must have a major say in how this looks in our schools.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247918 TJ Sprickerhoff josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247919 Engage community leaders and partners to become closely linked with teaching staff and leaders.  Our daily announcements include a land acknowledgment, but there is little else that is done to go beyond the "tokenism" that Alan Luke talks about. Bringing FNMI leaders into schools can help bring to life the experiences of FNMI people.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247919 Visibility josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247920 Make visible current staff and community members within our school.  When they speak, encourage them to bring greetings in their native tongue (if they feel comfortable), share their heritage, and their family histories.  Make an effort to get to know the histories within the building and community.  Where is the closest reserve?, where was the closest residential school?, is there a sweat lodge near by?, are there cultural centres near by that students could visit?]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247920 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247921 Demonstrate leadership by looking for professional development opportunities in Indigenous knowledge and epistemologies]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247921 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247922 Network with Indigenous leaders and educators. Develop a sense of communities by participating in clubs, or school functions together ]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247922 Derik Chica josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247923 View the combination of personal identity and equity lenses as a competency in hiring. Build relationships with Indigenous communities and integrate into decision-making at the school.]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247923 Give students the opportunity to learn from indigenous teachings and resources.-Stefano Conte josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247924 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247924 -Celebrate various indigenous cultural values and ways of knowing in the classroom.-Stefano Conte josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247925 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247925 Booking field trips to go on nature walks in various conservation areas. Walk the land of Indigenous peoples while inviting an elder to speak to teachers or students about the history of the land and the people that it belongs to. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247926 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247926 Providing PD through learning and completing various culturally appropriate tasks/activities to the Indigenous peoples. These activities may be implemented in the classroom with the junior learner. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247927 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247927 Create a club/group that is inclusive of all members of the school community. Through this club/group encourage diversity, openness, acceptance. Participate in various initiatives created for the school to showcase Indigenous history, culture and traditions. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247928 GR]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247928 Take part in community initiatives and programs around the school. Professional development opportunities come to mind as well. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247929 DN]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247929 Have a teleconference with a first nations school in another part of the country. This is like a modern version of pen pals, where students can see how different communities in Canada learn. It also gives a chance for teachers to network and share best practices. josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247930 Emily Williams]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247930 josephromanoyorkuaq https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247931 Never be afraid to sound uncultured or unintelligent. I am constantly asking the elders and teachers around me before teaching what could be a sensitive subject. By involving the community in my lessons they not only hold me accountable, but constantly educate me. I also ask many of my students to ask their parents and grandparents about the lessons we are learning and to bring in their perspective. This gives the students more information that is personal and relevant to solidify their learning. 
- Kayla Bacon]]> 2020-06-28 16:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/642247931 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/649487397 Learn to make drums as a class activity & discuss why drum circles are symbolic in Indigenous communities as the universal heartbeat of Mother Earth.  Through this, students will learn about Indigenous traditions, culture, and history. Allow students to take turns leading drum circles once a month in order to spur on creativity and improvisation.

- Grace Li]]> 2020-07-07 19:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/649487397 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/649494798 Incorporating a club as a means of accepting and exploring all backgrounds and cultures.  Add into the school calendar to have a school-wide event, where different culture's food, clothing, music, dances, artwork, and rituals are shared.  Invite elders from the community to tell stories and guide nature walks through appreciating the environment around us.  

- Grace Li]]> 2020-07-07 19:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/649494798 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/649500807 Mandating specific units in the curriculum for each grade level/course with resources (books, music, movies) about Indigenous history, traditions, culture, rituals, values, art, etc.  This will help teacher be better equipped and more knowledgeable.  It will also become expected that students learn about Indigenous peoples each year/course. 

- Grace Li ]]> 2020-07-07 20:07:43 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/649500807 Cultural Knowledge and Engagement https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650315139 Like Emily, our school had a First Nation artist visit our school and create a mural with the students. It was incredible to watch the way this artist allowed the students to take charge and control the destiny of the project and end product. Furthermore, I believe in implementing as many land-based learning activities as possible, as several First Nation beliefs and practices originate on the Land and depend on the sustainability of the Land. One example of this is a traditional canoe trip. Our students planned a canoe trip that followed the traditional trading route of the local Anishnaabe people. We invited Elders on the trip who shared stories of their journeys on the river from decades ago. Finally, students worked with GIS experts to create a values map that holds the stories of the Elders on an interactive map software program.
-Tom Rivers]]> 2020-07-08 17:38:42 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650315139 Historical Heritage through Community and Leadership https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650317727 Create a local 'visitor centre' or 'museum' that showcases traditional teachings, people, and community success and struggles from the traditional Lands and territory the school is situated on. Reconstruct Indigenous communities, trading routes, hunting grounds, or ceremonies  (with permission and blessings, of course) through dioramas or models. Ask students to find a local Indigenous role model and interview them.

-Tom Rivers ]]> 2020-07-08 17:42:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650317727 Indigenous Resources https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650319631 Fill...yes FILL...he school library with Indigenous resources. Here in Northern Ontario we have local Indigenous authors and artists who are world renowned (Norval Morriseau) for their work. Engage with local languages, texts, and media resources to learn about the fabric of the traditional Lands and beliefs.

Tom Rivers ]]> 2020-07-08 17:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650319631 Visit a Residential school with staff to gain a better understanding of the distrust in the educational system https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650365652 Brent English]]> 2020-07-08 18:43:04 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650365652 School trips to First Nations landmarks/historical markers. Give students the visual, tactile, auditory experience that encourages mastery of subject matter. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650366070 Brent English]]> 2020-07-08 18:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650366070 Department reflections and changes to all the curriculum. Remove the eurocentric and colonizers material in language arts classes. Focus material around the Indigenous experience. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650367312 Brent English]]> 2020-07-08 18:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650367312 Intentional Design https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650443200 Provide appropriate PD opportunities for teachers to learn best practices on how to incorporate and facilitate indigenous experiences in the curriculum. 
MD]]> 2020-07-08 20:39:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650443200 Professional Goals https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650449251 As part of teachers professional goal setting, include a goal around being inclusive, diverse and equitable in our delivery of curriculum; including resources presented to students and types of assignments presented.
MD]]> 2020-07-08 20:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650449251 Expert Guests https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650453683 Bring in indigenous organizations to introduce a project or lead an activity. When determining your guest list for the school year, make sure it is diverse, and presentative of your community
MD]]> 2020-07-08 20:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650453683 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650504700 Concerts, shows for the community.
-Svetlana]]> 2020-07-08 22:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650504700 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650504912 Inviting guest speakers, artists, leaders to deliver presentations to students.
-Svetlana]]> 2020-07-08 22:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650504912 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650505201 Selecting content that reflects Indigenous students.
-Svetlana]]> 2020-07-08 22:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/650505201 Professional Development https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651092036 In the Framework, high expectations include developing awareness among teachers of the learning styles of First
Nation, Métis, and Inuit students. Having specific and targeted PD for teachers led by those who have experience in the learning styles of Indigenous students will benefit all students and teachers. This PD should promote continuous learning and understanding.
-Lydia Kendell]]> 2020-07-09 15:34:10 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651092036 Alternative Secondary School Program (ASSP) Partnership https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651106173 This program in London and 9 other centres in Ontario provides urban Indigenous students
with access to culturally appropriate programs and services, relevant curriculum, and traditional healing. It is administered by the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres. Schools in urban centres can partner with the ASSP to provide further information to the junior learner and teacher.
-Lydia Kendell]]> 2020-07-09 15:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651106173 Building Relationships https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651115619 It is important to build relationships with the Indigenous community to help embed their perspective into daily instruction. Having a leader from the community speak to the class, visiting cultural centres in the city/town that you live in, learning about residential schools and then having someone from the community come in to talk about their experiences.
-Lydia Kendell]]> 2020-07-09 16:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651115619 Staffing marissadicolacrawford https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651119223 Like the framework points out, it is incredibly important that school boards and schools hire a diverse set of staff, specifically  First
Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples in teaching and non-teaching positions.
-Marissa DiCola-Crawford]]> 2020-07-09 16:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651119223 Curriculum Choices marissadicolacrawford https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651120554 The Ontario curriculum standards are fairly broad, which allows teachers to make choices about what they're teaching. I specifically remember that the grade 10 curriculum requires the teaching of assimilation; this can apply to many situations, but it is important that we take time to really analyze the assimilation of Indigenous Peoples here in Canada (and even specifically to the land upon which you are teaching).
-Marissa DiCola-Crawford ]]> 2020-07-09 16:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651120554 Invite Experts to Speak marissadicolacrawford https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651123411 It is important to take the time to invite the community into our schools so they can continue teaching lessons that have been passed down over generations. The more that students learn about the culture, the better they will understand how people are feeling. And who better to teach about Indigenous culture than someone from one of these communities?
-Marissa DiCola-Crawford]]> 2020-07-09 16:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651123411 Classes and Clubs marissadicolacrawford https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651129211 Offer classes and clubs to all students about Indigenous Culture: painting, music, history, story telling. I think that the oral story-telling tradition is a wonderful skill and students could learn about the culture and about creating a well-rounded story all at once. 
-Marissa DiCola-Crawford


]]> 2020-07-09 16:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651129211 Inquiry-Based Projects marissadicolacrawford https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651132029 There is so much to learn about Indigenous Cultures that any teacher could incorporate an inquiry-based research project to the curriculum. Not only will students learn about the research process, but they will gain valuable information that could spark further research and deeper knowledge of these cultures. 
- Marissa DiCola-Crawford


]]> 2020-07-09 16:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651132029 Curriculum Specific https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651189475 Canadian history needs to focus on Indigenous peoples and how they were across Canada before the Euro settlers. Have more options to study Indigenous Cultures in HS and make it a specific stream in ELE schools. 

Ryan H.]]> 2020-07-09 17:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651189475 Use the Resources https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651195769 After teaching the NAC20 course, I have realized that there are a ton of resources that are ready to be used, most importantly People. I also know students in HS that have embraced their culture and are eager to share and learn more. Younger generation of 18-20 yr olds would be great to bring into a Jr. classroom to discuss the Indigenous culture. They might be able to relate or focus on a young adult and feel a greater sense of connection. 
Ryan H.]]> 2020-07-09 17:46:46 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651195769 Teachers need to know the Culture https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651200706 I taught the NAC20 course this past school year for the 1st time. I cant believe how much I know now b/c of the research and lessons that I have had to do. Not only did I learn about the culture but also the actual history of the Indigenous culture. Teachers/Educators need to be well versed with this knowledge I think as well regardless what level you teach at. Having a better understand will then allow them to incorporate the Indigenous ways into their classroom teachings 
Ryan H.]]> 2020-07-09 17:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651200706 Not an afterthought https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651255201 Consistent and conscious effort needs to be made into embedding Indigenous culture into our education system rather than simply paying lip service. This requires the education of many of our educators.
Jillian Bell

]]> 2020-07-09 19:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651255201 Bridging the Gap https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651268463 By taking advantage of programs available through representative organisations, Indigenous peoples become an integral part of our school communities. Having community representatives and leaders come into our classes enables us to have a greater and more accurate picture of Indigenous perspectives than can be portrayed through teachings of a non-indigenous person.
Jillian Bell]]> 2020-07-09 19:37:45 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651268463 Curriculum Opportunities https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651273775 Ensure that cross curricular teaching of Indigenous impact on all subject areas.
Tawnya S]]> 2020-07-09 19:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651273775 Guest Speakers https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651274669 Bring the learning to life- Invite Indigenous speakers in to tell their stories share their learning with the students and teachers on PD days.
Tawnya S]]> 2020-07-09 19:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651274669 Celebrate https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651276064 Have the students have the opportunity to share in the Indigenous Celebrations and Story Telling - so they get to experience their Culture
Tawnya S]]> 2020-07-09 19:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651276064 Language https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651280130 "Language is the foundation of culture and is intrinsically linked to identity for all Indigenous peoples"

The investment being made into preserving and promoting Indigenous languages is excellent. The promotion and teaching of Indigenous languages to non-Indigenous students would permit cultural exposure and learnings by  indirect means and place greater value on those languages. Traditionally, suppressing languages has been a way to suppress culture. Therefore, one might assume that promoting language is a means to promoting culture.
Jillian Bell


]]> 2020-07-09 19:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651280130 Indigenous themes https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651286413 The inclusion of Indigenous themes in areas of study such as Science and Tech creates a broader and richer content base and  moves away from the part of Canada's history towards part of the Canada of today. 
Jillian Bell]]> 2020-07-09 20:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651286413 Authors https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651291440 By having students listen to interviews with Indigenous authors, such as Markoosie Patsauq, who passed away this year, interest in reading their works can be fostered. 
JB]]> 2020-07-09 20:15:46 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651291440 Resilience and Leaders https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651510922 To breakdown stereotypes and seeing Indigenous people as victims of residential schools, we must include narratives of Indigenous leaders and as communities of resilience and strength. 

Reshma Somani]]> 2020-07-10 03:38:20 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651510922 Urban Indigenous Education Centre https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651513806 In the TDSB we are very fortunate to have the Urban Indigenous Education Centre. I invite Elders and Indigenous artists to my classroom to engage students. I also consult on text selections and ensure that Indigenous voices are present.  I also take students to the UIEC to learn from Elders about the history of Indigenous peoples. 

Reshma Somani]]> 2020-07-10 03:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651513806 Centre and Decolonize https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651516942 It is important that we are always aware that we are settlers on this land and I am on borrowed land. The curriculum is Eurocentric so I am always looking for opportunities to see the hidden curriculum and begin by centering Indigenous ways of knowing. 
Reshma Somani]]> 2020-07-10 03:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651516942 Perhaps investigate the opportunity to establish a mentor/youth advisor program where indigenous youth could be teamed up with members of the community in order to offer transition/or other supports. This could also look at professional training at the school level for teachers https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651693376 Jamie Roberts

]]> 2020-07-10 10:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651693376 The establishment a "cultural" or "wellness" room where images, literature, art, music front First nations are readily available to be accessed, viewed enjoyed and discussed in a safe non threatening environment https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651695829 Jamie Roberts]]> 2020-07-10 10:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651695829 Offer "current" content about First nations, metis and Inuit studies rather than strictly ancient history along with discussing Indigenous communities contributions to society. This could extend to understanding - on a deep leve l- the local histories of First nations and trying to connect that to modern day activities https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651696179 Jamie Roberts]]> 2020-07-10 10:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651696179 Make every effort to eliminate obstacles (busing, after school care, financial restrictions) for community involvement sch as concerts, events, speakers and trips https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698097 2020-07-10 11:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698097 Not only highlight indigenous community members but go an visit and see them in their daily roles. Role modelling is powerful https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698466 2020-07-10 11:01:36 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698466 jamie roberts https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698784 previous note]]> 2020-07-10 11:02:41 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698784 jamie roberts - previous note https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698909 2020-07-10 11:03:10 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651698909 Make learning visible https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651776758 I think there are avenues to promote high expectations by making great examples of learning visible in the classroom for other students, teachers, and whoever visits the class. This might also act as a 'bump it up' wall that shows examples of different levels, but ensuring equitable representation of which students' work sit at the top 'level 4+' category would be a good way to reinforce both achievement and high expectations of these students. 

Ian Eatock]]> 2020-07-10 13:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651776758 PD for Staff - Blanket Exercise led by Indigenous Elders/Leaders to understand experientially colonial history/residential school legacy https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651777060 - Renata]]> 2020-07-10 13:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651777060 Visit to local First Nations Reserve - did this with grade 11/12 class to visit Six Nations Residential School and assist in the Archaeological Dig as a field trip https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651778125 - Renata]]> 2020-07-10 13:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651778125 Move away from Tokeinism - students see through this as well. For example, the daily Land Acknowledgement is important, but students do not understand its value/importance/tradition. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651778926 2020-07-10 13:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651778926 Give positive examples of indigenous leadership https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651779257 I appreciate that in many ways this is a structural and systemic issue. I think that this pathway requires intentional steps by school leadership to adjust hiring practices to be more equitable and socially just for indigenous communities. For the Junior classroom, I believe that this might translate to students witnessing leadership, influence, and authority coming from indigenous voices. In the school that might be the teacher or principal or another school leader. If this hasn't happened yet I think it would be valuable to learn directly from a leader in the indigenous community, a guest speaker, an elder, an indigenous leader for an organization, government officials, etc. 

Ian Eatock]]> 2020-07-10 13:48:27 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651779257 Start with symbolic movements but do not stop there https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651782788 I appreciate when Dr. Luke says that symbolic gestures can quickly lead to tokenism without the appropriate follow up. I think about land acknowledgement as an example. I believe all students should have an answer as to why they do that, what it means to them, what it means to indigenous communities, and why it is important. These discussions are key to solidify the real meaning of important gestures and keep open the door for future conversations. 

Ian Eatock]]> 2020-07-10 13:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651782788 Affirm Indigenous perspectives, incorporate Indigenous learning in all courses through curriculum and work with Indigenous resource providers to ensure that books and materials use are authentic and responsive to the Indigenous community with a focus on history and treaties. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651871868 (Alexiis Stephen) ]]> 2020-07-10 15:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651871868 Ask for input from treaty partners on an ongoing basis and not just at special events. Create a mentorship program for and by Indigenous educators that also inform the School board. Ensure that Indigenous consultation is present and included in all trustee and superintendent meeting. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651873071 (Alexiis Stephen) ]]> 2020-07-10 15:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651873071 Make Indigenous learning mandatory for all Ontario Educators (in acknowledging that Indigenous education was not part of many of present day educators educational experience). Build understanding of what Indigenous education looks like (teaching history & treaties) and not embedding cultural appropriation. Seek opportunities to bring in parents and treaty partners in to teach Indigenous ways of doing https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651874930 (Alexiis) ]]> 2020-07-10 16:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651874930 shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967085 2020-07-10 18:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967085 At Primary level students can be introduced to the Indigenous culture. Teacher can share historical events of Canada involving settlements. When students learn how it all started, they learn to appreciate what they have and respect where all came from. Expectations will only get better from there. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967119 2020-07-10 18:38:59 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967119 Involvement is key. Engaging students from first Nations in school leadership through formative years. Inclusion and Equity come into plat here. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967283 2020-07-10 18:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967283 Cultures of the First Nations and more should be shared in class. To begin with students should be aware why we read the acknowledgement every day, and later go on share different Indigenous cultures. This will lead to a sense of belonging. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967373 2020-07-10 18:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651967373 Day trips to Indigenous communities, students get to see first the life and culture. This develops into compassion and appreciation. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993076 2020-07-10 19:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993076 When the teacher incorporates Indigenous studies in her lessons, students are made aware of where they are coming from. A deeper level of appreciation is inculcated in them for all the privileges they enjoy. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993155 2020-07-10 19:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993155 Job opportunity by way of co-op to the youth may lead to taking up leadership roles at school and later in the community. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993232 2020-07-10 19:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993232 Promotion of Indigenous languages in higher classes is one way of preservation. Universities offer courses, which could be a good follow up later in life for our students. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993324 2020-07-10 19:31:35 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993324 At the Junior level at least one subject could be studies of Indigenous culture of Canada. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993457 2020-07-10 19:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993457 Use Inquiry based learning when teaching about Indigenous culture. Students can do their own research on various aspects as a group, bring it all together, and share their knowledge. shanthikuruvilla https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993574 2020-07-10 19:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/651993574 Resources https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652073820 Providing current resources for teachers and students as well as professional development opportunities for teachers. 
Within the curriculum it is easy to incorporate indigenous learning, however, resources on how to do so in a meaningful way need to be made more accessible to teachers. 
(Tory Merrill)]]> 2020-07-10 22:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652073820 Mentorship https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652074832
  • Building relationships with community leaders, and having teachers and coaches learn directly from the leaders in indigenous communities. 
    • (Tory Merrill)
    ]]>     2020-07-10 22:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652074832     Cultural Engagement https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652075150 Our campus is on the traditional land of the:
    Petun 
    Anishinabewaki
    Huron-Wendat
    Haudenosaunee
    Since half of our entire student body plays lacrosse, the students explored the history of Lacrosse. The students identified the connection that all 4 of these people/tribes have a connection to the Iroquois language, and the Iroquois are traditionally associated with the creation of Lacrosse.
    (Tory Merrill)
    ]]>     2020-07-10 22:44:48 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652075150     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652155210 Access resources and work with Indigenous communities to include their perspectives in the classroom. I have done this in grade 12 Organic Chemistry when we analyzed the chemical structures of molecules found in Indigineous medications (willow bark, etc).  In the junior division, I would analyze the curriculum to find fits.
    [Christina Papaiconomou]]]>     2020-07-11 03:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652155210     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652158588 Incorporate Indigenous strategies in conflict resolution, like Restorative Justice, when dealing with disciplinary issues.
    [Christina Papaiconomou]]]>     2020-07-11 03:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652158588     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652159221 Using the Acknowledgement read every day as a launching point, students can explore the rich and varied histories of the Indigenous communities of Canada.
    [Christina Papaiconomou]]]>     2020-07-11 03:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/652159221     Although many strides have been taken with YRDSB to incorporate the Indigenous voice into the curriculum, more professional development is needed in this area for educators do it it justice. Perhaps devoting a PD session (or two) to better learn about Indigenous cultures and to have an opportunity to explore the resources that are available through our consultants would be beneficial. I would personally like the opportunity to explore resources so I can incorporate them into my lessons. lisa_mathura_matos1 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1121649612 2021-01-25 12:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1121649612 Create a partnership between Indigenous Communities and schools. For example, there are Indigenous communities in the schools in the north in YRDSB. lisa_mathura_matos1 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1121661925 2021-01-25 13:00:45 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1121661925 Move away from only discussing ceremonies and celebrations but explicitly explain the social inequalities that these communities have experienced in a sociological context. With a deeper understanding of how communities have been adversely affected by treaties, governmental policies ....which continue to this day only then can we have meaningful discussion about change. An activity that comes to mind to understand and build empathy is the blanket exercise. This is great for both staff and students alike lisa_mathura_matos1 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1121666455 2021-01-25 13:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1121666455 Multiple Voices & Representation Ms_Angel https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129428069 It is ever important that our junior learners see and hear multiple voices and representations of indigenous knowledge and ways of being. I also think it's important that residential schools are taught but that we also feature and highlight other stories of resilience and success with the amazing things our indigenous populations are doing in present day. ]]> 2021-01-27 00:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129428069 Water Issues Ms_Angel https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129431534 So many students have no idea about the water crisis that is happening here in Ontario. It is important that we acknowledge this need for fairness and justice with the basic right of having clean drinking water. In the junior classroom, I see a place for these conversations and perhaps letters to parliament requesting fair treatment. It would also be lovely to have a Water Walker such as Becky Big Canoe come in to speak to the junior learners about the importance of water. ]]> 2021-01-27 00:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129431534 Math Connection Ms_Angel https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129436388 There are so many opportunities in our curriculum to infuse indigenous ways of knowing. In math, there are countless ways to infuse indigenous ideas. Here is a beautiful example that could be used in the junior classroom. ]]> 2021-01-27 00:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129436388 Elders & Treaties Ms_Angel https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129444476 We absolutely need to connect with our elders to share cultural knowledge and insight into the origin stories. The importance is that not all first nations origin stories are the same. Also, we need to make sure that our junior learners understand the impact and importance of treaties. For example, how they came to be, what they mean for our indigenous communities and the impact of future generations. Here is a sample of a school wide scavenger hunt we did at my school during Treaty Education Week:]]> 2021-01-27 00:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1129444476 Locally lacostinois https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134592524 Receive guidance and request PD from local indigenous community members. ]]> 2021-01-28 04:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134592524 Internationally lacostinois https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134596789 Have students work with resources that are current, topical, international in a multi-disciplinary unit.]]> 2021-01-28 04:05:11 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134596789 Engagement & Awareness https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134603801 Invite Indigenous parents to share their skills and knowledge with teachers and students, and parents. Arrange cultural lessons (drumming, dancing, beading, etc) during school and after school for parent groups. 
    Daryl Wilson]]>     2021-01-28 04:09:30 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134603801     Seek Partnership lacostinois https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134606155 Reach out to local (preferably) indigenous leaders to find a longer term connection for students. Artist in Residence or similar has been successful in school I have been in to build a personal connection as individuals. ]]> 2021-01-28 04:10:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134606155 Supporting Educators https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134621679 Principals have to be actively engaged in everything Indigenous. Hiring Indigenous staff, welcoming Elders, ensuring PD for staff, supporting curriculum (cultural knowledge, guest speakers, field trips), and partnerships with Indigenous parents & community.
    Daryl Wilson]]>     2021-01-28 04:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134621679     Success for Students https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134636904 If successful integration, increased graduation rates for Indigenous students, mutual understandings where Indigenous and non-Indigenous student understand the historical atrocities and mistakes and through this mutual understanding begin to make amends, forgive and forge a united future is ever going to happen, then creating safe, respectful, classrooms where students can listen, learn and understand is essential. 
    Daryl Wilson]]>     2021-01-28 04:29:05 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1134636904     Ensure that indigenous perspectives are embedded throughout the year, instead of as an add on. Combine this with community and leadership by inviting and involving an indigenous leader to your class. karen_stelling https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142553248 2021-01-29 21:16:46 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142553248 Invite an elder to the classroom to practice and participate in storytelling. karen_stelling https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142554837 2021-01-29 21:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142554837 Visit Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford. This field trip can be for all ages and can incorporate art, science, and the historic and current impacts of residential schools.https://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/ karen_stelling https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142555421 2021-01-29 21:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142555421 Jessica Rosales https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142989218 Having a workshop specifically focusing on a cultural tradition. For example; Story telling Ceremony. ]]> 2021-01-30 03:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142989218 Jessica Rosales https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142993294 Having Indigenous staff, workshop hosts, and staff that have experience in Indigenous communities to enlighten both students and staff on Indigenous life, experiences, and experiences. ]]> 2021-01-30 04:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142993294 Jessica Rosales https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142994617 Incorporating Indigenous historical events and modern-day teachings related to Indigenous peoples in lessons all year round (rather than specifically focusing on it in the month of September.) Ongoing instruction, activities, and emphasis on Indigenous culture and history.]]> 2021-01-30 04:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1142994617 - providing choice for topics/books in their learning that include indigenous writers and experiences https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144038933 Roze Pottage]]> 2021-01-30 19:23:57 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144038933 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144039699 - incorporating indigenous ways of knowing into the classroom (Weaving Ways) http://empoweringthespirit.ca/classroom-supports/

    Roze Pottage


    ]]>     2021-01-30 19:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144039699     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144040470 - providing choice in products to demonstrate their knowledge

    Roze Pottage]]>     2021-01-30 19:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144040470     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144040833 -incorporating Indigenous speakers and organizations into schools to teach students about various aspects of their culture

    Roze Pottage
    ]]>     2021-01-30 19:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144040833     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144041308 - linking FNMI organizations with teachers so that they can learn and understand how to better support Indigenous students and to help them teach Indigenous ways of knowing more meaningfully

    Roze Pottage]]>     2021-01-30 19:25:48 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144041308     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144041673 - providing opportunities for students to learn about various young FNMI artists through inquiry and create pieces in that style based on what they have learned 

    Roze Pottage
    ]]>     2021-01-30 19:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144041673     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144042016 - looking at the treaties closely and the events that led to them and how colonialism and white supremacy led to systemic racism in this country

    Roze Pottage
    ]]>     2021-01-30 19:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144042016     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144042693 - incorporate FNMI spirit and creation stories into the curriculum as a way to learn about and know “Turtle Island” and FNMI history.  For example, https://www.youtube.com/embed/K8beBEQQrR0

    Roze Pottage

    ]]>     2021-01-30 19:26:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144042693     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144043290 - look more closely at FNMI language, https://www.lakeheadschools.ca/aboriginal-education/anishinaabemowin-words-phrases/,
    And poems about losing their language; https://www.poetryinvoice.com/poems/i-lost-my-talk

    Roze Pottage


    ]]>     2021-01-30 19:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144043290     Ensure inclusive and representative hiring practices for all cultures, especially first nations people. Engaging with groups for exchange between communities for first hand experiences in indigenous communities. Commit to frequent professional development to ensure that teachers continue to include reconciliation, first nation cultures, and inclusivity into their classrooms. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144142987 Jamie]]> 2021-01-30 20:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144142987 Include indigenous art creation appreciation, and learning in all classes. Engage with a first nations community to come to your school to demonstrate their culture through a Pow Wow or in class presentation. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144149883 Jamie]]> 2021-01-30 20:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144149883 Celebrate awareness days (Orange Shirt Day, for example) but ensure a follow discussion in all classes about residential schools and ther continuing challenges of First Nation communities. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144153299 2021-01-30 20:53:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144153299 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144352177 -use Indigenous resources (literature, artwork, language etc.) during the year throughout the curriculum; integrate as much as possible with all subjects rather than have indigenous studies be an isolated topic or project
    Paula Vittiglio

    ]]>     2021-01-31 01:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144352177     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144354557 Make use of community partnerships as much as possible to connect students with Indigenous writers and/or activists. 
    Paula Vittiglio]]>     2021-01-31 01:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144354557     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144355992 -Reflect on lessons, assignments and activities and examine how they can be improved to support high expectations as a pathway to reform: perhaps by incorporating Indigenous perspectives, ensuring information is accurate and current, ensuring material is inclusive 
    Paula Vittiglio]]>     2021-01-31 01:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144355992     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144358993 -PD for teachers and admin from Indigenous educators
    -start local: invite Indigenous leaders from the local community into schools and classrooms, incorporate field trips and connect with other leaders in schools that have had success in building community partnerships
    Paula Vittiglio

    ]]>     2021-01-31 01:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144358993     https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144362376 Make connections to Indigenous culture through the study of Indigenous art (past and present - invite artists, writers, poets, dancers, etc. to present and work with students) throughout the year (not just in September) 
    Explore the differences in cultural celebrations among First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples - choose an aspect of culture (language, food, art, traditions, story-telling) and examine how they compare to one another. Students will build an appreciation for the rich culture of Indigenous peoples by learning just how diverse regions of Canada are (and were). 
    Paula Vittiglio]]>     2021-01-31 01:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1144362376     High Expectations - Michael Verde https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145933552 There is no one size fits all teaching method or strategy. The practice of teaching is entering a revolutionary era with new research constantly being published. Thus, it is important that the teacher learns how to implement, cope, and grow with contemporary literature. This will allow teachers to successfully reach all their students regardless of their skill set, culture or past. ]]> 2021-01-31 17:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145933552 Community & Leadership -- Michael Verde https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145938954 -Since curriculum is dynamic in nature, one can draw the underlining conclusion that the curriculum is subjected to change in congruence with students’ diverse learning needs. The teacher must play active role in his/her professional development. 

    ]]>     2021-01-31 17:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145938954     Community & Leadership -- Michael Verde https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145940642 -Actively engaging in respectful relationships with indigenous learners and their parents/guardians, while simultaneously showing integrity, sincerity and respect towards their beliefs and culture is absolutely fundamental.

    ]]>     2021-01-31 17:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145940642     Cultural Knowledge & Engagement -- Michael Verde https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145944104 -In the classroom, teachers need to demonstrate cultural competence. For example, one strategy is to greet the class in the language of our indigenous leaners. Another example would be to  make a deliberate effort to learn and pronounce their native names correctly.

    ]]>     2021-01-31 17:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145944104     Cultural Knowledge & Engagement -- Michael Verde https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145948280 Literature suggests that effective teaching depends on the relationship between teachers and students. Teaching does not stop when the bell rings and is not constrained by the walls of a classroom. Thus, teachers must play an active role and participate in extra-curricular activities / community gatherings .]]> 2021-01-31 17:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1145948280 High expectations are the right goal, but this also needs enough time to be able to get up to speed to accomplish that: time to align Indigenous Elders and other genuine resources into regular school and classroom culture/activities/perspectives so this isnt just a one-off https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146271451 (Jim Corbett)]]> 2021-01-31 20:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146271451 (Jim Corbett) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146281939 Utilize resources like a school board's Community Partnership database to identify appropriate resources that have already been vetted and approved. This helps streamline the search process, eliminates unsuitable vendors, instills confidence immediately.]]> 2021-01-31 20:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146281939 (Jim Corbett) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146287710 Find ways to align traditional knowledge with cutting edge technologies and processes, as a way of explicitly demonstrating the strength, resilience, and flexibility of Indigenous ways - example being relationship between beading and coding:(https://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/exploring-the-intersection-where-indigenous-tradition-and-technology-meet-1.5032894)]]> 2021-01-31 20:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146287710 (C.Moreal) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146646409 Creating community within the schools, having cultural awareness picnics on a Sunday, host an Evening Art Show and Performance.  Involve the community to increase the learning and awareness.

    ]]>     2021-02-01 01:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146646409     (C.Moreal) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146656566 Include many voices and authors into the curriculum, if the indigenous voice is absent in the textbook integrate other material into the curriculum. Make changes to the school culture, question what is being taught and include those voices that are not heard.  Explore the culture that was already here before colonialism.   Include the Scope and Sequence of Expectations Relating to Treaties and Land Claims (2020) into the Junior Classroom. ]]> 2021-02-01 01:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146656566 (C.Moreal) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146684117 As a member of the YCDSB, I think that inviting the Indigenous Leaders into the Religion classrooms every year lead to strengthening the relationships between the culture and community, the religious retreats can incorporate visiting and participating in cultural awareness activities to promote and strengthen the Catholic pillars of faith with the Truth and Reconciliation Act. ]]> 2021-02-01 02:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1146684117 High Expectations-- https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1149531873 Edito Lago
    Ethical standard for the Teaching Profession emphasizes:
    Care:
    Care includes compassion, acceptance, interest and insight for developing students' potentials. Members express their commitment to students' well-being and learning through positive influence, professional judgement and empathy in practice.
    Integrity:
    Honesty, reliability and moral action are embodied in the ethical standard of integrity. Continual reflection assists members in exercising integrity in their professional commitments and responsibilities.
    Trust
    The ethical standard of trust embodies fairness, openness and honesty. Members' professional relationships with students, colleagues, parents, guardians and the public are based on trust.

    Based from these expectations, teachers must make sure that they grow professionally and be effective change agents. They disseminate knowledge and skills that the learners can put into practice in their respective communities .]]>     2021-02-01 16:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1149531873     Community Leadership https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1149653471 Edito Lago
    As embodied in the Ontario First Nation, Metis and Inuit Education Policy Framework, Leadership governance in collaboration with other public sectors must work hand in hand to make sure that the First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples are autonomous in planning and implementing their education and fiscal policies.
    The Policy Implementation Recommendation which is embodies in the First Nations Control of First Nations Education also mandates that all government in Canada must fulfill their Constitutional, Treaty and international obligations to First Nations peoples by supporting the design and implementation of First Nations Comprehensive Learning Systems with adequate and sustainable resources. Likewise, leadership governance need to establish a strong linkage with some private sectors in order to acquire investments that would provide more educational and employment opportunities to the First Nations peoples]]>     2021-02-01 16:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1149653471     Cultural Knowledge and Engagement https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1149739267 Edito Lago

    Teachers' knowledge about the Indigenous curriculum and people would provide them a brighter picture about the overall traditions and culture of the Indigenous communities. Both Indigenous and non-indigenous students need to learn rich knowledge from the teachers thereby promoting higher respect and appreciation of cultural realities. 
    The students must learn from their teachers that Indigenous knowledge, rich cultural traditions and native languages are big components of the global knowledge. Their relevance and great value must, therefore be preserved. ]]>     2021-02-01 16:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1149739267     (Greg D) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1151410142 Utilizing PDSB's Indigenous resources team of teachers, to provide inservice to staff, to help boost confidence in teaching FN, Metis, and Inuit perspectives, and how to filter out anti-indigenous teachings.]]> 2021-02-02 00:28:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1151410142 (Greg D) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1151414064 The could act as a community hub, inviting local indigenous groups to use the space for their meetings or events, in the hopes of invited greater collaboration, and educational opportunities.
    Fly local Nation's flags, participate in orange shirt days and bring focus December 6th, Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against women to focus on missing and murdered Indigenous women. ]]>     2021-02-02 00:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1151414064     (Greg D) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1151428711 Invite Indigenous artists, story tellers into the school/classroom, to share in the creation of art from an indigenous perspective. Guest speakers, should be regularly invited as well.]]> 2021-02-02 00:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1151428711 Incorporate Indigenous Studies into all subject areas in addition to dedicated pedagogy. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638126445 RR]]> 2021-07-06 02:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638126445 Create/support Indigenous schools, K to 12. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638127591 RR]]> 2021-07-06 02:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638127591 Reciprocal Learning Partnerships where students engage in experiential learning with Indigenous communities and invite Indigenous speakers, elders, etc. to the school to engage classes. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638132453 RR]]> 2021-07-06 02:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638132453 Encourage community service at local Indigenous community spaces. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638134297 RR]]> 2021-07-06 02:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638134297 Incorporating Indigenous knowledge into the classroom/lessons (with the expertise and support of the Indigenous community). https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638136449 RR]]> 2021-07-06 02:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1638136449 Find areas of the curriculum that can highlight student culture. Here is a great article by Dr. Ruth Betty that give some ideas on how to do so specifically in a math class: https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640476263 (Amreen)]]> 2021-07-07 14:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640476263 Give students that opportunity to show case their culture by encouraging them to find connections between it and the concept being told. For example, in language art students could showcase the oral storytelling tradition. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640481433 (Amreen)]]> 2021-07-07 14:53:44 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640481433 I believe it is important to connect with community partners and have them shed light on how they can help. (Amreen) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640486595 2021-07-07 14:57:33 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640486595 I feel PD days could be used to invite community leaders to speak to staff. It is one thing to learn about someone's culture for a book and another to learn it from the source. Having them come and speak can be an opportunity to build bridges and connections as well, it could be so powerful. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640489265 (Amreen)]]> 2021-07-07 14:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640489265 If feasible field trip. I still remember my field trip to Pioneer Village as a Junior Learner why not have the same to other communities. (Amreen) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640491813 2021-07-07 15:01:48 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640491813 Ensure the classroom walls reflect First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people, knowledge and teachings. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640927702 (Christina0]]> 2021-07-07 23:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640927702 Make connections to science with the help of the local First Nation, Métis, and Inuit community Elders. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640928591 (Christina)]]> 2021-07-07 23:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640928591 Make Indigenous education part of the curriculum for each grade level so that is is not just a "token" unit here and there but rather, embedded into student education each and every year. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640929762 Tanya P]]> 2021-07-07 23:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640929762 Invite an Elder speak to the class about the importance and purpose of the Land Acknowledgement. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640929889 (Christina)]]> 2021-07-07 23:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640929889 In addition to commemorative days such as orange shirt day, host Indigenous celebrations with guest speakers to teach and celebrate the rich culture and traditions. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640932763 Tanya P]]> 2021-07-07 23:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640932763 Welcome Indigenous speakers to present PD to teachers. Also, ensure there are plenty of Indigenous resources promoted in your school library. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640936772 Tanya P]]> 2021-07-07 23:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1640936772 Pathway 1 and 3 https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641177492 Pathway 1 and 3 are very entwined with each other, so I'm going to discuss them both here. The more educators are exposed to the indigenous culture,  the more they will be able to understand the knowledge and  issues. Once there is a comprehensive understanding, then we can start implementing these ideas into curriculum in a way that is more culturally meaningful. A very simple example for instance, would be to look at the issues surrounding native and commercial fishing rights (particularly on the east coast). This topic includes human rights, law, hunting, trapping, conservation and stewardship, ecology, etc. Any of these topics could be worked in to curriculum, but the knowledge of the issue's existence needs to be there first. (Chris Price)]]> 2021-07-08 02:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641177492 D.I. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641200556 I believe that differentiated Instruction might be the easiest way to embed cultural issues into curriculum in a way that is meaningful and experiential to students. As many have stated here, token acknowledgements are just the beginning (and frankly thinks like the daily land acknowledgement over the PA quickly become ignored and almost counterproductive.) (Chris Price)]]> 2021-07-08 02:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641200556 Difficulties https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641208337 I'm finding this one to be the most difficult to follow through on. Not in terms of implementation - there could be committees, councils, clubs, appointees, trustees, etc. for almost any issue that you like involving community leadership. The thing I find difficult to wrap my head around is in a school like mine, who are you leading? The answer can't be "Indigenous students" (there simply aren't many to lead) - it has to be "all students". These leadership groups need to find a way to resonate with all groups of people and frankly, I'm going to have to give this a lot more thought before I have a really good answer as to how to do that! (Chris Price)]]> 2021-07-08 02:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641208337 High Expectations https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641504697 Having the relevant resources to teach the indigenous student is key when setting high expectations. Adhere to the ethical standards for the teaching profession when reaching out to the indigenous student before setting high expectations.
    Aisha Dako
    ]]>     2021-07-08 06:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641504697     Indigenous Leaders https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641510461 Invite an indigenous facilitator to serve as a guest speaker to enrich understanding and promote cultural reconciliation with the school community. 
    Aisha Dako
    ]]>     2021-07-08 06:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641510461     Cultural Knowledge https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641542514 To foster cultural awareness, teachers and students can visit an indigenous lodge for art and craft workshop.
    Aisha Dako
    ]]>     2021-07-08 06:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1641542514     Prioritizing Professional Development in Indigenous Culture to the same degree as other subject areas (i.e. math, writing, science) https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642183935 Wil Summers ]]> 2021-07-08 17:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642183935 Including Indigenous ideologies in our lessons on religion and making comparisons between them. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642186771 Wil Summers 

    ]]>     2021-07-08 17:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642186771     Eliminating the fear and hesitation of participating in indigenous activities though inclusion and education. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642187960 Wil Summers 

    ]]>     2021-07-08 17:08:49 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642187960     Seeking out Indigenous people to work in our schools so that their voices are not far away. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642189733 Wil Summers ]]> 2021-07-08 17:10:41 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642189733 To Echo Armeen, https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642190835 Field trips are the greatest! If possible, your class should attend an Indigenous community's event to see its vibrance and beauty! I have been lucky enough to live near such a community and I am truly grateful.
    -Wil Summers]]>     2021-07-08 17:11:53 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642190835     Different Perspectives. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642192935 Taking students on a walk through wild lands and waterways after having them learn about the ways the land and water is viewed by Indigenous people. Have them look to find both the beauty and the use of these places as they once were. 
    -Wil Summers]]>     2021-07-08 17:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642192935     Novel Studies. https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642195777 Even in French, there are many age appropriate books and stories which students can learn from. Developing both their reading skill and their cultural awareness. 
    -Wil]]>     2021-07-08 17:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642195777     Beading https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642196936 Many junior-aged students love crafts. Beading is a beautiful indigenous craft which is accessible for everyone. 
    -Wil]]>     2021-07-08 17:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642196936     Music https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642198144 Indigenous cultures have beautiful music in their own languages, as well as in french and in english. Exposing students to this music could create new appreciation and interests. 
    -Wil]]>     2021-07-08 17:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1642198144     High expectations - use things like Reciprocal Teaching to help close the achievement gap while providing choice in content which includes indigenous content - increase your input. Have you met an indigenous person? Read the thoughts of an indigenous author? - Leila Knetsch https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1643447920 2021-07-09 15:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1643447920 Subject specific indigenous content - Teachers can join FNMI groups and use their content so that we can use things from them/by them once per week maybe. Leila Knetsch https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1643450341 2021-07-09 15:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1643450341 I think that cultural knowledge and engagement starts with the teacher. I started a Coursera course about Indigenous ways of knowing and I wondered why there was so much that was new to me about the history of Canada, as told by Indigenous peoples. Another book to read or listen to is called Braiding Sweetgrass: https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1643452732 Indigenous knowledge scientist wisdom and the learning of plants.  I am listening to the audio of this book and I understand now more completely why the settler's view of things and the Indigenous people's view of the land was so different and the elders had a lot of tough choices to make.  Leila Knetsch]]> 2021-07-09 15:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/josephromanoyorkuaq/sduzlflr46gukhns/wish/1643452732