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1. Use a talking circle as a way of communicating that comes from traditional practice and understanding. |
2. Regularly share in a circle in order to develop their circle practice within their classroom. |
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Saskatchewan Curriculum - Talking Circle Guidelines
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"Talking circles foster respect, enhance self-concept, nurture a sense of belonging and affirm identity." |
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The Circle |
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This one page document provides background information about the circle in Indigenous ways of knowing and being. |
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Supplies: A talking item, such as a feather, rock, or stick |
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Have an item to pass around to indicate who has the floor. Items such as a feather, a rock, a stick, etc. |
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Supplies: A Journal and pencil |
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For assessment purposes, students can write in their journals about what they thought about the 'talking circle.' |
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Office of the Treaty Commissioner |
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The Office of the Treaty Commissioner has resources for groups or individuals in school or in workplaces who want to be educated. |
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Inspiring Success: First Nation's and Métis, Pre K – 12 Education Policy Framework |
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The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education's Inspiring Success: First Nation's and Métis, Pre K – 12 Education Policy Framework is being followed. It contains guidelines and protocols for Indigenous content, as well as the content itself. |
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Saskatchewan Curriculum - Talking Circle Guidelines
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"Talking circles foster respect, enhance self-concept, nurture a sense of belonging and affirm identity. Talking circles are most useful: - when the topic has no right or wrong answer; - when moral or ethical issues need to be addressed; - when consensus is not required. Talking circles may also be useful: - to introduce new ideas/concepts; teach the significance of the circle for various Aboriginal cultures; promote respect for the opinions and ideas of others; develop a trusting environment where students feel free to express thoughts, ideas, and feelings; develop listening and speaking skills in a safe, affirming environment; respond to literature, other media, or important issues." |
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Full Circle: First Nations, Métis, Inuit Ways of Knowing - A Common Threads Resource |
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Health - Emotional, Lesson 2 (pp. 146 - 152) How Circles Are Used "In this unit, students will review the importance of circles to the emotional health of Aboriginal people. Students will also review how one community used the healing circle to turn its community focus around. Mentorship is important for the success of Aboriginal students and this aspect is examined." |
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Walking Together – First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum |
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Well-being Cycles of Life "The circle is a universal symbol of connection, unity, harmony, wholeness, and eternity. In a circle, all parts are equal." |
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Our Words Our Ways: Teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learners – Guidelines for Talking Circles |
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Alberta Education - p. 163 |