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Maurice Switzer – We are all Treaty People/Polishing the Chain

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.

Qqs Projects Society

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/

Dominic Beaudry – Best Practices in Indigenous Education

Dominic Beaudry discusses the importance of strategic learning, land based learning as well as the importance of language when striving for excellence in Indigenous education.

Dominic Beaudry discusses the importance of strategic learning, land based learning as well as the importance of language when striving for excellence in Indigenous education.

The Role of an Elder in a Northern Alberta School

The Discovery Program: Linking Youth back to their Identity: The role of an Elder in a school as a mentor and guide for youth. To re-discover identity, language and linking youth back to their roots. Teaching youth how to create relationships, build respect, use healthy behaviors. Providing cultural teachings around Mental, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical […]

The Discovery Program: Linking Youth back to their Identity: The role of an Elder in a school as a mentor and guide for youth. To re-discover identity, language and linking youth back to their roots. Teaching youth how to create relationships, build respect, use healthy behaviors. Providing cultural teachings around Mental, Spiritual, Emotional and Physical well-being.

The River Program at Katarowki Learning Centre

Interview with Kelly Maracle & Michael Payne about Katarowki Learning Centre, an alternate secondary school in Kingston.

Interview with Kelly Maracle & Michael Payne about Katarowki Learning Centre, an alternate secondary school in Kingston.

Southern Inuit Education Program

Amy Hudson of the NunatuKavut Community Council describes their Southern Inuit Education Program. The program introduces Southern Inuit Traditional Knowledge into the public school curriculum in communities within the NunatuKavut region.

Amy Hudson of the NunatuKavut Community Council describes their Southern Inuit Education Program. The program introduces Southern Inuit Traditional Knowledge into the public school curriculum in communities within the NunatuKavut region.

Where the Rivers Meet

Supporting LGBTQ+ and Two Spirited Indigenous Peoples in schools and communities. 12-18 years old – Working with junior and senior high students to raise awareness about homophobia and transphobia in schools and Indigenous communities. -Teaching about the multiple layers of identity and understanding that we are all learners in this journey. -To be and create […]

Supporting LGBTQ+ and Two Spirited Indigenous Peoples in schools and communities. 12-18 years old – Working with junior and senior high students to raise awareness about homophobia and transphobia in schools and Indigenous communities. -Teaching about the multiple layers of identity and understanding that we are all learners in this journey. -To be and create a support system for LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirited Indigenous peoples

AYARA – Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement & Recognition Awards

An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in Northwestern Ontario.

An awards ceremony to acknowledge the Aboriginal Youth talents and accomplishments in hopes to encourage youth to persevere in their educational goals.

”The Northwestern Ontario Aboriginal Youth Achievement and Recognition Awards was formally known as The Niigaantige Career Fair. It began in 1987 when a need was identified to address the high attrition rates among Aboriginal students studying at the secondary and post secondary levels.” from its website https://ayara.ca/

Jody Nadjiwon – Reflecting on Indigenous Studies in High School

Jody Nadjiown is an Indigenous Studies high school teacher who is bringing awareness to and creating opportunities for Indigenous Education in Ontario.

An Indigenous Studies high school teacher bringing awareness and opportunity for Indigenous Education.

Canadian Bushcraft

Caleb Musgrave, owner of Canadian Bushcraft which operates out of Hiawatha, Ontario.

Caleb Musgrave, owner of Canadian Bushcraft which operates out of Hiawatha, Ontario.