Grades 8/9 to Grades 12/13
Youth Empowerment Movement
4R’s is a national youth run and led organization that helps build the capacity of young people by providing meaningful places for them to develop and learn. They create opportunities and experiences in regions across the country to allow change makers the spaces to work on educational and community building initiatives, with the support of a network of national partners and adult allies.
Ce programme concerne une sortie d’école qui vise l’apprentissage des savoirs traditionnels auprès des jeunes de la communauté de Pakua-Shipu. Cette sortie d’école favorise le Innu-aitun (culture Innu) en sortant dans le territoire ancestral de la communauté, durant l’hiver du mois de janvier à mars. Cette sortie vise une clientèle de jeunes étudiants au niveau […]
Ce programme concerne une sortie d’école qui vise l’apprentissage des savoirs traditionnels auprès des jeunes de la communauté de Pakua-Shipu. Cette sortie d’école favorise le Innu-aitun (culture Innu) en sortant dans le territoire ancestral de la communauté, durant l’hiver du mois de janvier à mars. Cette sortie vise une clientèle de jeunes étudiants au niveau du primaire jusqu’au niveau de secondaire deux (2), en adaptation scolaire, mais aussi ayant un bon rendement académique.
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Janine Landry speaks with Oliver Rusnak about the Indigenous Student Counsellor program with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School board.
This program is geared specifically to Indigenous students in their schools. There is one full-time counsellor at each high school, and at the three senior elementary schools. They act as advocates for Indigenous students, support them with their academics, family life, cultural life, post-secondary requirements and much more. As part of the program, there is a cultural room that provides students with a comfortable space to hang-out. Some of the activities the counsellors provide are things like days out on the land, drumming, beading, painting, attending workshops and career fairs, after-school programs and so much more. This program staff work full time in the schools and sometimes run after-school programs as well. The counsellors currently work with students from grades 7-12.
For more information about the program with the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, click here.
Blair Beaucage an Indigenous teacher at Nbisiing Secondary School talks about his own desire to understand Indigenous education within the Anishinabe perspective. Blair of Nipissing First Nation talks about the importance of understanding traditional methods of knowledge by learning on and from the land.
Blair Beaucage an Indigenous teacher at Nbisiing Secondary School talks about his own desire to understand Indigenous education within the Anishinabe perspective. Blair of Nipissing First Nation talks about the importance of understanding traditional methods of knowledge by learning on and from the land.
All year round, the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) offers a variety of resources and learning opportunities for K-12 teachers, as well as teacher candidates, across the province of Ontario and online. OTF aims to introduce support and develop understanding of truth and movement towards reconciliation. As the voice of Ontario teachers, OTF is a member […]
All year round, the Ontario Teachers’ Federation (OTF) offers a variety of resources and learning opportunities for K-12 teachers, as well as teacher candidates, across the province of Ontario and online. OTF aims to introduce support and develop understanding of truth and movement towards reconciliation. As the voice of Ontario teachers, OTF is a member of the Minister’s Advisory Council on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education, which provides counsel on matters germane to Indigenous education. OTF was one of the members of the government-convened 2017 Joint Implementation Work Group, which was tasked with identifying recommended revisions to the Social Studies (Grades 4-6), History (Grades 7-10) and Civics (Grade 10) curricula to increase and deepen the focus of teaching and learning about Indigenous peoples, perspectives and experiences. Several examples of OTF’s resources and tools include: Books of Life, Survive and Thrive, OTF Connects webinars, Inspire Financial Learning, Teaching Learning Co-op (TLC) projects, and Summer Institutes. For more information, check out OTF’s website at: www.otffeo.on.ca/en/
Jerica Fraser talks about the program, ‘Strengthening Hamilton Aboriginal Education’ (SHAE), in Hamilton, Ontario.
Strengthening Hamilton Aboriginal Education (SHAE) is a partnership between the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and the Hamilton Regional Indian Centre (HRIC). This alternative education program provides an opportunity for Indigenous students (ages 14-21) in the city of Hamilton to learn through a community and cooperative education model that values Indigenous ways of knowing and being to ultimately encourage Indigenous student success and wellness.
Madelyn Coldwell, a recent graduate at Annapolis Valley First Nation School, discusses her experiences at the school and how it has helped her achieve success.
Madelyn Coldwell, a recent graduate at Annapolis Valley First Nation School, discusses her experiences at the school and how it has helped her achieve success.
Sharon, like most community members, teaches traditional Dene life skills at home.
Sharon, like most community members, teaches traditional Dene life skills at home.
George Oudzi lives a traditional way of life, teaching others at the same time. In this interview, he talks about his life on-the-land and how he teaches others how to fish, trap, and hunt, all the time using his ‘Native language’, which is North Slavey (Sahtúǫt’ı̨ne Yatı̨́).
George Oudzi lives a traditional way of life, teaching others at the same time. In this interview, he talks about his life on-the-land and how he teaches others how to fish, trap, and hunt, all the time using his ‘Native language’, which is North Slavey (Sahtúǫt’ı̨ne Yatı̨́).
The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) offers educators opportunities to learn about Indigenous peoples through professional learning and curriculum resources.
The ETFO is a union for elementary public school educators in Ontario. Professional learning opportunities are provided for ETFO members in Toronto and throughout Ontario at ETFO offices. Curriculum resources are available to any educator online through the ETFO website. Programs are offered throughout the school year and are geared towards Indigenous and non-Indigenous members. There are also programs designed to engage Indigenous members to become more involved with the federation and to empower leadership.
