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Director of Education, Miawpukek First Nation – Rod Jeddore

Rod Jeddore discusses his work as Director of Education for Miawpukek First Nation and the importance of self-determination in developing education programs and curricula.

Rod Jeddore discusses his work as Director of Education for Miawpukek First Nation and the importance of self-determination in developing education programs and curricula.

Edward George – Importance of Language and Being on the Land in Indigenous Education

“Returning of our ways and of being together.” Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth “excellence.”

“Returning of our ways and of being together.” Indigenous Education is like a story and we as a People, have a variety of roles to play within it to bring forth “excellence.”

Inuit Education in Nunatsiavut

There are a wide variety of programs discussed in this interview. The PSSSP (Post-Secondary Student Support Program) funds Nunatsiavut beneficiaries attending post-secondary. The Nunatsiavut Government also works with the school board on courses and curriculum that infuse Inuit culture.

There are a wide variety of programs discussed in this interview. The PSSSP (Post-Secondary Student Support Program) funds Nunatsiavut beneficiaries attending post-secondary. The Nunatsiavut Government also works with the school board on courses and curriculum that infuse Inuit culture.

Indigenous Education and Inclusivity at Holy Cross Catholic Secondary

Interview with James Brake, Principal of Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School about the various initiatives at the school to address the need for reconciliation, meet the needs of Indigenous students, and promote inclusivity and learning about Indigenous peoples and histories.

Interview with James Brake, Principal of Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School about the various initiatives at the school to address the need for reconciliation, meet the needs of Indigenous students, and promote inclusivity and learning about Indigenous peoples and histories.

Endzi-gkinoohmaadin

An on-reserve school that has created their own curriculum that meets the needs and expectations of the community itself.

Janine Landry interviews Pic River First Nation’s director of education, Lisa Michano-Courchene about the community run primary school. The Pic River First Nation School is an on-reserve school that has created its own curriculum that meets the needs and expectations of the community itself. The school integrates ceremony, language and land in every aspect of the classroom and curriculum. It has worked to move away from “teacher as expert” and move more towards life-long learning together as community.

http://www.picriver.com/index.pl?page=29&top=27

Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Panel Interview with the different program leads from Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Panel Interview with the different program leads from Thompson Rivers University (TRU)

Kiizhik Gakendaasow

Bimose Tribal Council opened this Anishnaabe-based school for First Nations students in the Kenora area.

Anika Guthrie talks with Ryan White, Principal at Kiizhik Gakendaasow Primary school in Kenora, Ontario. Bimose Tribal Council opened this Anishnaabe-based school for First Nations students in the Kenora area. Kiizhik is seen as a cedar lodge for knowledge, teaching Anishnaabe values through education.

Pelican Falls First Nations High School

Pelican Falls First Nation High School is a First Nations controlled and operated High School in Northwestern Ontario.

Kelsey Pacagz interviews Solomon Kakagamic, Principal at Pelican Falls First Nations High School in Sioux Lookout. Pelican Falls First Nation High School is a First Nations controlled and operated High School in Northwestern Ontario that serves 23 communities within Treaty 9 & 5.

PFFNHS boasts a vibrant and active school community offering activities for every student’s interests, from sports like hockey, volleyball, and wrestling to leadership classes, a youth forum, annual powwow, winter carnival, career fair and school trips.

The modern, traditional-style architecture houses a modern computer lab and library that are available to students and staff, as well as a science laboratory and a shop where native crafts are taught. There are nursing services and dental services on site.” from the website

http://www.nnec.on.ca/index.php/pelican-falls-first-nations-high-school/

Nanaimo Art Gallery – Indigenous Ways of Being and Knowing

This interview with the Nanaimo Art Gallery is a fantastic discussion about the creative and dynamic programs offered at this organization.

This interview with the Nanaimo Art Gallery is a fantastic discussion about the creative and dynamic programs offered at this organization.

Dr. Ashley Cunsolo

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, Director of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Labrador Institute is talking about the programs provided at the campus and broader efforts the Labrador Institute is presently taking in Indigenous Education., and offering Northern Led, Indigenous focused education and research. Programs include: Inuit Bachelor of Education Program. Masters in Land Based-Education (In development) Inuit […]

Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo, Director of Memorial University of Newfoundland, Labrador Institute is talking about the programs provided at the campus and broader efforts the Labrador Institute is presently taking in Indigenous Education., and offering Northern Led, Indigenous focused education and research. Programs include: Inuit Bachelor of Education Program. Masters in Land Based-Education (In development) Inuit Bachelor of Social Work International Indigenous Internship, and others.