Posted on August 14, 2018 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.
Posted on August 7, 2018 by Yvonne Benjoe
Vincent Ziffle incorporates Indigenous ways of knowing into his 100 level Chemistry courses at the First Nations University of Canada.
Assistant Professor, Vincent Ziffle, from the Department of Indigenous Science, the Environment, and Economic Development (DISEED) at First Nations University of Canada, discusses the intersections of Chemistry and Indigenous education. Ziffle explains how organic, introductory, and general chemistries can be explored experientially in classrooms, on the land, or in the kitchen. The chemistry of medicinal plants or the chemistry of food and cooking offers a high degree of traditional knowledge integration into the course. For Ziffle, Indigenous education incorporates traditional ways of knowing, traditional ecological knowledge, and involves working with and learning from Elders. Ziffle hopes to provide all students opportunities to understand chemistry, at least the basics, where principles are learned experientially enriching our lives to better understand our world.
Follow the link to find more information about the First Nation’s University, Indigenous Environmental Science program http://fnuniv.ca/a-programs.
The First Nations University of Canada, the University of Regina, and the University of Saskatchewan partner with Let’s Talk Science, a national non-profit organization whose volunteers work with classrooms or community groups to connect them to science, technology, engineering, and mathematic learning experiences. Follow the link to learn more about their programs https://letstalkscience.ca.
Posted on by Lisa Jodoin
Emily Bolt, a phase 3 medical student and the local Officer of Indigenous Health at Memorial University, describes the programs and supports in place for Indigenous students at the medical school.
Emily Bolt, a phase 3 medical student and the local Officer of Indigenous Health at Memorial University, describes the programs and supports in place for Indigenous students at the medical school.
Posted on July 31, 2018 by Stepfanie johnston
Julia Pegahmagabow speaks about her work in home schooling on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation where she incorporates the Anishinaabe culture and Anishinaabemowin language as the foundation of her teaching.
Julia Pegahmagabow speaks about her work in home schooling on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation where she incorporates the Anishinaabe culture and Anishinaabemowin language as the foundation of her teaching.
Posted on by Miriame Giroux
Fostering indigenous leadership, values and skills through cultural initiatives. Dene Nahjo is a Dene Collective based in Denendeh. Fostering indigenous leadership, values, and skills through cultural resurgance initiatives. Dene Nahjo believes the solutions to problems we see in communities are rooted in the teachings of our ancestors. They emphasize and encourage the revitalization of the […]
Fostering indigenous leadership, values and skills through cultural initiatives. Dene Nahjo is a Dene Collective based in Denendeh. Fostering indigenous leadership, values, and skills through cultural resurgance initiatives. Dene Nahjo believes the solutions to problems we see in communities are rooted in the teachings of our ancestors. They emphasize and encourage the revitalization of the culture and the connection to the land and they carry out their work in a way that is true to Dene culture.
Posted on July 30, 2018 by Garfield Staats
A discussion with Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School physical education and outdoors teacher on Nusdeh Yoh’s mission and learning objectives.
A discussion with Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School physical education and outdoors teacher on Nusdeh Yoh’s mission and learning objectives.
Posted on July 6, 2018 by Melinda Laboucan
Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal changes in hunting and harvestings practices. Story Sharing, Oral teachings and Spiritual Practices are important aspects in Indigenous values, systems, beliefs.
Indigenous Mentors run On the Land Programs with all ages. These programs reinforce traditional/cultural land use practices, skills and survival techniques. Programs are centred around seasonal changes in hunting and harvestings practices. Story Sharing, Oral teachings and Spiritual Practices are important aspects in Indigenous values, systems, beliefs.
