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Land Acknowledgements: Creating Pathways for Learning
2024 Elementary Indigenous Leads PD * good learning for all
Leading & Learning Journeys
Leading & Learning Journeys
November 2024 - June 2025: ReconciliAction Collaborative Inquiry
(ATE: PD Catalogue)
Nov 7 2024 & Jan 9 2025: LLJ Book Club Becoming Kin by Patty Krawec
(ATE: PD Catalogue)
PREVIOUSLY OFFERED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Recorded Professional Development for OCSB staff (click the arrow to access)
Recorded Professional Development for OCSB staff (click the arrow to access)
Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair - Presentation during Summer Institutes 2021
Marlene Souliere - (Métis) Indigenous Medicines (Show & Tell). Marlene speaks of her experience learning about traditional medicines and then (at minute 10) explains 5 medicines that are found in the Ottawa area.
Albert Dumont - (Algonquin First Nation) Speaks of the seasons of life, Canoe paddle teachings and more!
Robert McDonald - (Métis) Speaks of Métis history in Canada (briefly), the importance of knowing family roots & his family history.
Rhonda Doxtator - (Oneida First Nation) Speaks of Art as medicine, how art has influenced her & Self-care.
Rhonda Doxtator - (Oneida First Nation) Speaks of Mental Health, Ribbon skirts and Oneida community structures.
Kirk Brant - (Mohawk - Tyendinega) Kirk speaks of the Woodlands style of art, his artistic influences and his family history.
Marie Battiste (Mi'kmaq) shares her perspectives and answers questions about Decolonizing Education.
Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse (Ojibwe/Odawa) shares practical strategies for integrating Indigenous Education resources to support Indigenous student success.
Interviews
Niigaan Sinclair presents on the critical role of teachers in Reconciliation.
This is a presentation geared toward teachers. Louise invites teachers into a story sharing experience as a means for modeling the oral tradition for teachers who wanted insight and understanding.
Justin Holness shares music and his own life experiences. He weaves hard truths with advice on actions we can all take to contribute to Reconciliation.
David A. Robertson reads from his novel The Barren Grounds and answers questions about character development, setting choices, context, and style.
Niigaan Sinclair on Treaties - Gr.4-7
Niigaan Sinclair on Treaties - Gr. 7-12
Exploration of the intent of treaties, history or treaties, and how we can behave as Treaty people. Also teachings about tobacco offerings.
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Book Club
In this session, Albert Dumont provides teachings that provide context to information discovered in the text. There are also other quotes and comments shared to set teachers up for breakout room discussions.
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Book Club
In this session, Jennifer David, co-host of the Storykeeper’s Podcast, answers many OCSB teacher questions generated from their exploration of the text.
Why Indigenous Literatures Matter Book Club Session 3
In this session, Daniel Heath Justice, the author of the text Why Indigenous Literatures Matter answers participants’ questions about the text and classroom practice.
Here is a link to the document that outlines the participant takeaways from the three sessions.
Teachings about the sacred fire and relationship with land.
Teachings about Residential schools and Reconciliation
Marie Battiste: Decolonizing Education
Information about pedagogy associated with Indigenous Education and systemic solutions.
Alignments Between Decolonizing Education and Deep Learning
Information about how Marie Battiste’s vision as outlined in her book Decolonizing Education aligns with the Deep Learning Framework. Examples from Kelly Diabo (from Kitigan Zibi) of land based education that aligns with decolonizing education and deep learning.
Recorded Tuesday Indigenous Talks
Recorded Tuesday Indigenous Talks
WEAVING WAYS INDIGENOUS WAYS OF KNOWING IN CLASSROOMS AND SCHOOLS : THIS BOOKLET IS INTENDED TO BE A COMPLIMENTARY GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS WHO ARE DEEPENING THEIR FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES TO FOSTER RECONCILIATION.
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