Posted on October 23, 2018 by Catherine Charest
L’École des Quatre Vents de Chicoutimi accueille depuis près d’une année le Projet particulier à valeur autochtone. Ce projet, visant la réussite scolaire des élèves autochtones, offre des cours pour les jeunes élèves de la préscolaire à la 3e année du primaire. L’École des Quatre Vents est la première école primaire offrant un programme adapté […]
L’École des Quatre Vents de Chicoutimi accueille depuis près d’une année le Projet particulier à valeur autochtone. Ce projet, visant la réussite scolaire des élèves autochtones, offre des cours pour les jeunes élèves de la préscolaire à la 3e année du primaire. L’École des Quatre Vents est la première école primaire offrant un programme adapté aux besoins des élèves autochtones habitant en milieu urbain. Il s’agit d’un modèle inclusif où jeunes autochtones et allochtones se fréquentent, apprennent à se connaître et à partager leurs cultures. Le projet à valeur autochtone permet d’offrir un enseignement de qualité aux élèves tout en leur permettant de préserver leurs croyances, leur langue et leur culture. De plus, « l’apport de la culture autochtone est intégré au sein de l’école » (Commission scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay, 2017), et ce, de façon générale. Ainsi, à l’École des Quatre Vents, les élèves peuvent développer leur plein potentiel, puisqu’on retrouve des enseignements et des services adaptés aux besoins des jeunes autochtones vivant en milieu urbain. Pour ce projet, la direction de l’École des Quatre Vents a consulté divers acteurs du milieu de l’éducation autochtones, tels que les directions scolaires, les enseignants, les parents, les membres des communautés, afin de créer un milieu éducatif qui correspond aux besoins des jeunes. Il s’agit d’un milieu accueillant et sécurisant pour les jeunes et leurs parents. On y retrouve d’ailleurs plusieurs locaux, dont deux salles de classe et une salle parents-enfants qui ont été réfléchies selon les spécificités culturelles des élèves autochtones. À travers ce projet, plusieurs objectifs sont poursuivis. La persévérance scolaire, l’intégration de plusieurs aspects culturels dans le milieu éducatif, la création d’un milieu sécurisant et stimulant pour les jeunes, l’implication des parents dans l’éducation de leurs enfants, en sont des exemples. L’apprentissage de la langue maternelle y est primordial et on retrouve des activités de valorisation culturelles promouvant les oeuvres, les traditions et l’identité autochtone. Bibliographie Commission scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay. (2017). Projet particulier pour les élèves autochtones. Chicoutimi, Québec : Commission scolaire des Rives-du-Saguenay.
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Posted on October 11, 2018 by Timothy Merasty
Using a Cree immersion curriculum, the Kihew Waciston Cree Immersion School provides youth with opportunities to know who they are and where they come from.
The Kihew Waciston (Onion Lake) Cree Immersion School was developed in 2005 by a Cree linguist, Brian Macdonald, and local leadership. The school educates the next generation of language and cultural keepers and focuses on language retention, spoken language, and Cree identity. The school’s language outcomes are adapted from the provincial curriculum, but remain centered around speaking, listening, reading, and writing. They follow four foundational objectives which include: language development, kinship, identity, and reminding the youth about who they are. The school’s curriculum has been developed using the Gift of Language immersion program, which is intended for early childhood to Grade 4. The school hopes to engage more language learners as new curriculum for additional grades are developed.
Posted on October 10, 2018 by Lisa Jodoin
Nadine Bernard, founder and creator of the Slow Cooked Dreams Education and Empowerment program, discusses how she uses traditional teachings to help people learn how to budget and prepare food when dealing with financial difficulties.
Nadine Bernard, founder and creator of the Slow Cooked Dreams Education and Empowerment program, discusses how she uses traditional teachings to help people learn how to budget and prepare food when dealing with financial difficulties.
Posted on October 2, 2018 by Ashley Nadjiwon
“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.”
Posted on September 17, 2018 by Erin Clancy
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.
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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.
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Panel Interview with the different program leads from Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Panel Interview with the different program leads from Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Posted on September 14, 2018 by Anika Guthrie
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.