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Use of Blackfoot language and culture in kindergarten classroom at Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society

Annita Luchesni speaks to Arlene Ward a Kindergarten teacher at Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society about her use of Blackfoot language and culture in her classroom.

In this interview, kindergarten teacher Arlene Ward speaks on the importance of culturally relevant and diverse books for young learners, how she integrates Blackfoot and other languages into her curriculum, and why culture-based classroom activities make a difference for her students at Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society.

https://www.opokaasin.org/

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Organization: Opokaa'sin Early Intervention Society
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Name: Arlene Ward
Title: Kindergarten Teacher
Address:
241 Stafford Drive North Lethbridge
Lethbridge, AB
T1H 2A5
Phone Number: 403.380.2569

Contributor

Name: Annita Lucchesi
Regional Lead(s):
  • Linda Many Guns 

Province/Territory

Alberta

Education Topics

Algonquin
Art/Performance
Cree
Culture
Curriculum
Language
Literacy
Science

Education Levels

Primary (K - Grade 8)

Language Spoken

English