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Deepening Knowledge, Enhancing Instruction

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Jaclyn Wong

The Deepening Knowledge Project brings Indigenous education to Initial Teacher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto. Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators collaborate with one another to support student teachers throughout their teacher education program.

The Deepening Knowledge Project brings Indigenous education to Initial Teacher Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) of the University of Toronto. Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators collaborate with one another to support student teachers throughout their teacher education program.

Cultural Diversity Training – St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Heidi Dixon – Training and Special Events Coordinator – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin

Heidi Dixon, the Training and Special Events Coordinator at St. John’s Native Friendship Centre, describes the Cultural Diversity Training program offered and the impact it has on participants.

Heidi Dixon, the Training and Special Events Coordinator at St. John’s Native Friendship Centre, describes the Cultural Diversity Training program offered and the impact it has on participants.

“A Long-Standing Presence”: NITEP, UBC’s Indigenous Teacher Education Program

Posted on by andrewkendall

NITEP, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education at UBC, has celebrated graduating over 400 educators in its 44 years of existence. Part of NITEP’s success can be credited to its devotion to community-based programming, which allows students to complete the majority of their education in their home communities. The program has […]

NITEP, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program in the Faculty of Education at UBC, has celebrated graduating over 400 educators in its 44 years of existence. Part of NITEP’s success can be credited to its devotion to community-based programming, which allows students to complete the majority of their education in their home communities. The program has worked with over 20 communities in British Columbia, including field centres in such locations as Vancouver, Lillooet, Fraser Valley, the Cariboo (Williams Lake/Quesnel), Bella Coola, Campbell River, and Hazelton. NITEP aims to increase the number of Indigenous educators in both British Columbia and Canada with the broader goal of supporting Indigenous learners and communities in achieving educational parity with non-Indigenous learners.

The Land as Teacher: Indigenous Cultural Program at Cheakamus Centre

Posted on by andrewkendall

Operating on 420 acres of ecological reserve space in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish, BC) territory, Cheakamus Centre is an environmental education facility that provides experiential outdoor and land-based education programs to Grades 3-12 students from across the Sea-to-Sky, Metro Vancouver and Southern British Columbia regions. Established in 1969, originally as the North Vancouver Outdoor School, the Centre […]

Operating on 420 acres of ecological reserve space in Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish, BC) territory, Cheakamus Centre is an environmental education facility that provides experiential outdoor and land-based education programs to Grades 3-12 students from across the Sea-to-Sky, Metro Vancouver and Southern British Columbia regions. Established in 1969, originally as the North Vancouver Outdoor School, the Centre is owned by the North Vancouver School District, and as such, ties programming to the BC curriculum. Cheakamus Centre offers a variety of Indigenous Cultural Programs that are designed to “share the beauty, depth and vibrancy of Skwxwú7mesh First Nation culture in fun, interactive and engaging ways.” Programs include both one day, and overnight programming. Most notably, the Centre’s ‘Skw’une-was’ program is a provincially recognized 2 day program for Grade 3 students which immerses learners in traditional Skwxwú7mesh culture and provides cultural teaching experiences in connection with natural spaces. All programs are designed and delivered in conjunction with themes of ‘Seasonality,’ ‘Respect,’ and ‘Sharing’ in mind, as well as the First People’s Principles of Learning.

The Inuit Education Initiative of the Nunatsiavut Government

Posted on by Emily Philpott

Tim McNeill, Deputy Minister of Education and Economic Development speaks about the Inuit Education initiatives and programs. Schools in Nunatsiavut have Inuktitut and Life Skills in the k-12 schools . The governments has partnered with universities to have social work, nursing , business and teacher education degrees.

Tim McNeill, Deputy Minister of Education and Economic Development speaks about the Inuit Education initiatives and programs. Schools in Nunatsiavut have Inuktitut and Life Skills in the k-12 schools . The governments has partnered with universities to have social work, nursing , business and teacher education degrees.

Cultural Diversity Training – St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Pam Griffin – Program Participant – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Pam Griffin, Program Delivery Manager at the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses her experience taking the cultural diversity training and the impact that it’s had on her and her work.

Pam Griffin, Program Delivery Manager at the Public Health Agency of Canada, discusses her experience taking the cultural diversity training and the impact that it’s had on her and her work.

St. John’s Native Friendship Centre – Christopher Sheppard – Executive Director – St. John’s, Newfoundland

Posted on by Lisa Jodoin

Christopher Sheppard, the Executive Director of St. John’s Native Friendship Centre (now called First Light Friendship Centre), discusses the importance of the Friendship Centre for St. John’s off-reserve community.

Christopher Sheppard, the Executive Director of St. John’s Native Friendship Centre (now called First Light Friendship Centre), discusses the importance of the Friendship Centre for St. John’s off-reserve community.

“Building a Network of Indigenous Business Leaders”: Simon Fraser University’s Beedie School of Business, Executive MBA in Indigenous Business & Leadership

Posted on by andrewkendall

The Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership in the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University has been in existence for five years. The program is intended for mature leaders with at least 10 years of experience in business or leadership. It is “designed to bring skills that have not been available for […]

The Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership in the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University has been in existence for five years. The program is intended for mature leaders with at least 10 years of experience in business or leadership. It is “designed to bring skills that have not been available for Indigenous leaders, to Indigenous leaders.” The program aims to reflect the cultural values and identities of Indigenous peoples in its design and delivery while also encouraging students to think about what the goals and practices of Indigenous business should be – rather than looking at how everyday business can be transferred to the practices of Indigenous people and communities. The program is also designed to promote the integration of Indigenous knowledge into ways of conducting business, while also being responsive to the context in which Indigenous people are living. Through promoting collaboration between students, the program aims to support the “building of a network of Indigenous leaders who have a background in business and in performing business in Indigenous contexts.”

Billie Allan

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Evangeline Clifton

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC. ” The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt people for allowing us to live, love and learn on their traditional territory. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Indigenous specializations […]

Indigenous specializations in Social Work/ Indigenous Circle at the University of Victoria, in Victoria BC.

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The Indigenous circle would like to acknowledge and thank the Lekwungun and Esquimalt people for allowing us to live, love and learn on their traditional territory. We would like to thank you for your interest in the Indigenous specializations BSW and MSW programs.  The School of Social Work Indigenous specialization provides a number of initiatives that are designed to promote Indigenous helping and healing practices and to strengthen collectivity within urban and rural communities.  Our Indigenous and Indigenous child welfare undergraduate degree and Master degree programs provide students with the opportunity to explore culturally relevant social work practices. We believe that all Indigenous children should be safe, and as such we are committed to offering courses that recognize the history of Indigenous child welfare in Canada.  To better serve our students, we have developed opportunities for distance education students across Canada to access our Indigenous academic programs online. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you.” from https://www.uvic.ca/hsd/socialwork/indiginit/index.php

 

Kenanow Bachelor of Education Programme

Posted on by Richard Stecenko

The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Aboriginal-focused teacher education program. The program melds the wisdom and guidance provided by Elders in northern Manitoba with the certification standards and academic expectations of Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. During the development of the program, extensive consultation occurred with a variety of regional stakeholders. The […]

The Kenanow Bachelor of Education is a northern-based and Aboriginal-focused teacher education program. The program melds the wisdom and guidance provided by Elders in northern Manitoba with the certification standards and academic expectations of Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. During the development of the program, extensive consultation occurred with a variety of regional stakeholders. The suggestions, opinions, and knowledge shared by the stakeholders are reflected in the program content. The Kenanow program philosophy reflects the mission statement of UCN. The Seven Sacred Teachings – wisdom, respect, truth, humility, honesty, bravery and love – are embedded in the design and delivery of the program. Please see the Kenanow Model.