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Laurie McLeod of Nipissing First Nation shares her understanding of engaging the spirit within all areas of life. She shares her own knowledge of Indigenous education and how to better support people seeking guidance within academia.
Laurie McLeod of Nipissing First Nation shares her understanding of engaging the spirit within all areas of life. She shares her own knowledge of Indigenous education and how to better support people seeking guidance within academia.
Posted on May 21, 2019 by Coty Zachariah
First Nations led education in community
The Akwesahsne Freedom School was started in 1979 by parents in the Mohawk community that saw a need to preserve their ways and play an active role in the education of the nation starting with the children. They wanted their kids to be educated in the language, to be raised with ceremony and culture on the land of their ancestors without the influence and interference of the Western world. This approach has lead to results such as an increase in speakers of Mohawk language, rejuvenation of cultural strength and familiarity, and the continuance of inter-generational hands on learning.
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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.
Posted on May 16, 2019 by Echo Mcleod
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.
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Charles Petahtegoose, a Midewiwin man talks about the importance of revitalizing sacred teachings and song as a method of Indigenous education. Charles also discusses the importance of language use within Indigenous learning as a method of understanding mechanisms not yet understood and/or translated in English.
Charles Petahtegoose, a Midewiwin man talks about the importance of revitalizing sacred teachings and song as a method of Indigenous education. Charles also discusses the importance of language use within Indigenous learning as a method of understanding mechanisms not yet understood and/or translated in English.
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Joe McLeod from Nipissing First Nation talks about his insight on teaching youth of today. Joe works with specifically Indigenous male youth, and talks about the importance of lived experiences through Indigenous education.
Joe McLeod from Nipissing First Nation talks about his insight on teaching youth of today. Joe works with specifically Indigenous male youth, and talks about the importance of lived experiences through Indigenous education.
Posted on May 13, 2019 by jessicali
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.
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Leah Hogan is the Manager of Indigenous Education at Mohawk College. She talks about the Indigenous Education academic program at the college and its goals of increasing post-secondary access for Indigenous youth and supporting them in their education. Mohawk College offers joint programs with their community partners at Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre and […]
Leah Hogan is the Manager of Indigenous Education at Mohawk College. She talks about the Indigenous Education academic program at the college and its goals of increasing post-secondary access for Indigenous youth and supporting them in their education. Mohawk College offers joint programs with their community partners at Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre and Six Nations Polytechnic for students and youth ages 16 and up. Certificate programs include: Mental Health and Disability Management; Construction Techniques; Personal Support Worker; Social Service Worker. For more information see their website: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/indigenous-students
