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Recognizing the shortfalls of Western education. Indigenous pedagogy is an engagement with and in nature.
Recognizing the shortfalls of Western education. Indigenous pedagogy is an engagement with and in nature.
Chief Atahm School offers ECE and immersion classes for children up to grade 4. The Secwepemc Ka Language Nest focuses on full immersion for children from 6 months to 4 years old. Language classes are offered for students in the community in-person and online. Some language classes are provided to students grade 5 and up. […]
Chief Atahm School offers ECE and immersion classes for children up to grade 4. The Secwepemc Ka Language Nest focuses on full immersion for children from 6 months to 4 years old. Language classes are offered for students in the community in-person and online. Some language classes are provided to students grade 5 and up. Visit the website at: http://www.chiefatahm.com/index.html
Métis specific programming of child and family services provided to community members in Kamloops and Merritt, B.C.
Drawing on the Michif language and Métis cultural teachings, holistic services are offered from birth to Elders to engage, build, and support the Métis community. Developing understandings of who we are as Métis people, the services help build the Métis community and encourage ongoing engagement with the agency and other community members.
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) is a peer-mentoring, inter-institutional initiative provided to graduate students across British Columbia. SAGE is hosted at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with Simon Fraser University and has “pods” at the University of Victoria, UBC Okanagan, University of Northern British Columbia, and University of Toronto. The goals of SAGE […]
Supporting Aboriginal Graduate Enhancement (SAGE) is a peer-mentoring, inter-institutional initiative provided to graduate students across British Columbia. SAGE is hosted at the University of British Columbia in collaboration with Simon Fraser University and has “pods” at the University of Victoria, UBC Okanagan, University of Northern British Columbia, and University of Toronto. The goals of SAGE are to increase the number of PhD/EdD Indigenous and Aboriginal students/graduates, support the students throughout their program through culturally supportive events, and develop support systems through peer-and faculty-mentorships.
Maurice Switzer is involved in a number of public education initiatives by including Indigenous perspectives as a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission, as well as his contributions on education of treaty relationships in Canada and their contemporary implications through the use of wampum belts. By utilizing the wampum belts as an educational tool, […]
Maurice Switzer is involved in a number of public education initiatives by including Indigenous perspectives as a commissioner on the Ontario Human Rights Commission, as well as his contributions on education of treaty relationships in Canada and their contemporary implications through the use of wampum belts. By utilizing the wampum belts as an educational tool, decolonized approaches are taken to develop a holistic understanding of the treaties and providing a framework for educators to facilitate treaty education in the classroom.
James Tuplin discusses his experiences with Wekatesk Head Start and the impact the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre has had on him and his family.
James Tuplin discusses his experiences with Wekatesk Head Start and the impact the Mi’kmaq Family Resource Centre has had on him and his family.
The Qqs Project Society runs a variety of land based education programs for children and families. The Qqs Projects Society: – targets youth ages 8-15 and families. – consists of a camp, library, cafe, and community garden. – teaches both Heiltsuk culture and traditions, as well as the western society approach. For more information, visit: […]
The Qqs Project Society runs a variety of land based education programs for children and families. The Qqs Projects Society: – targets youth ages 8-15 and families. – consists of a camp, library, cafe, and community garden. – teaches both Heiltsuk culture and traditions, as well as the western society approach. For more information, visit: https://www.qqsprojects.org/
Qeq College is a kindergarten transition program for Indigenous families whose children will be entering kindergarten in the fall. It is a partnership between the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre (TLAFC), Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools and Vancouver Island University with support from early childhood educators, researchers and community organizations. Through an Early Childhood Development Working Group, […]
Qeq College is a kindergarten transition program for Indigenous families whose children will be entering kindergarten in the fall. It is a partnership between the Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre (TLAFC), Nanaimo-Ladysmith Public Schools and Vancouver Island University with support from early childhood educators, researchers and community organizations. Through an Early Childhood Development Working Group, the community partners have a shared vision for providing culturally-safe and appropriate early childhood education based on sound principles of early learning. An advisory group provided guidance so that Indigenous language, culture, worldviews and ways of knowing are clearly expressed and integrated throughout the curriculum. Experienced early learning educators contributed practical ideas for activities to engage children and families, and extra support is offered throughout the school year to maintain and enhance individual progress plans. The findings of this evaluation reveal that the presence of Elders in the classroom to weave language and culture throughout the program is vital to the program’s success. Building relationships with children and families and among staff and administrators is also crucial to the positive impact Qeq College has on children and families as well as in the broader Indigenous community. –https://indspire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/QEQ-Baby-College_final.pdf
Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program is a partnership between Vancouver Island University, Heiltsuk Tribal Council and North Island College. Funding provided by both the Government of Canada through the Canada- British Columbia Job Fund and the Province of BC. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a comprehensive post-secondary institution located on Vancouver Island. VIU’s main campus is […]
Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program is a partnership between Vancouver Island University, Heiltsuk Tribal Council and North Island College. Funding provided by both the Government of Canada through the Canada- British Columbia Job Fund and the Province of BC. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a comprehensive post-secondary institution located on Vancouver Island. VIU’s main campus is located in Nanaimo, with regional campuses in Duncan and Powell River and a campus centre in Parksville. More than 18,000 full-time and part-time students are enrolled in adult basic education, career, technical, trade and academic programs leading to certificates, diplomas and baccalaureate and masters degrees. The Heiltsuk Nation is a First Nation government located on BC’s central coast with the largest community, Bella Bell on Campbell Island. The nation elects its chief and 12 council members that are the political body for the nation and oversees all other operations. North Island College opened in 1975 and now offers more than 900 courses and 70 credit programs ranging from adult upgrading to trades training and university courses. NIC operates four campuses and one centre providing northern Vancouver Island and the BC mainland coast access to post-secondary educational opportunities. The flexible nine-month Aboriginal Ecotourism Training Program is designed to give you certified skills for employment within British Columbia’s rapidly growing Aboriginal Tourism sector, while benefitting from an applied learning experience that provides a Certificate in Adventure Tourism and Recreation to those who successfully complete all the courses. Participants are brought together for 6-10 days/month at various locations where Aboriginal ecotourism is provided to complete course work. The program is delivered in a unique, community-based format where students travel to different communities participating in ecotourism activities once a month for seven months, and then enter a two-month internship. Experience coastal British Columbia through place-based approach to training by traveling to and learning in communities involved in Aboriginal Ecotourism. Hear directly from Aboriginal entrepreneurs who are working in the ecotourism industry, and be welcomed by local Chiefs and Elders to their territory. Earn a certificate in Adventure Tourism and Recreation from Vancouver Island University, and credit towards North Island College’s Adventure Guiding certificate and Tourism Management diploma, all of which can lead to further degree-level studies.
https://aboriginal.viu.ca/sites/default/files/viu-aboriginal-ecotourism-brochure.pdf
There are approximately 100+ Kwakwaka’wakw members living in Nanaimo, BC. The Kwak’wala Language Group started in Nanaimo in September 2017. Three faculty members from Vancouver Island University (VIU) wrote a proposal to the Aboriginal Service Plan, which is administrated through the Office of Aboriginal Education and Engagement, to fund the program. It was a success! […]
There are approximately 100+ Kwakwaka’wakw members living in Nanaimo, BC. The Kwak’wala Language Group started in Nanaimo in September 2017. Three faculty members from Vancouver Island University (VIU) wrote a proposal to the Aboriginal Service Plan, which is administrated through the Office of Aboriginal Education and Engagement, to fund the program. It was a success! Now, the program is offered every two weeks to all ages at Shq’apthut “A Gathering Place” at VIU Nanaimo campus.
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