General Resources
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Folini, F. (2012) jumping coyote
Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or in certain situations. (FNESC, nd.)
"Whether or not knowledge is shared depends on the type of knowledge, who holds that knowledge, and who is asking for the knowledge to be shared and for what purpose. Some knowledge is freely shared, while other knowledge is not. " (Chrona, 2022, p170) You best guides to help you understand the protocols around the sharing of different knowledges (stories, dances, etc) are local Elders, knowledge holders and Indigenous Education staff at your school.
Wong, J. (2021) Interview With Gail Higginbottom and Dnica Weager. [video] CBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/education-residential-schools-1.6055684
District Principal of Aboriginal Education, Gail Higginbottom, and District Indigenization Teacher, Danica Weager were interviewed by CBC News (2021) about the importance of their work in schools for all kids.
Luke, Chris. (Jun 28, 2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvdJBx3Ss5E
Local Indigenous Education Resources:
SD8 ABED Teaching Resources: This website also links to other resources including beadwork teachings, Métis resources, Pow Wow resources, residential school resources, and professional development resources.
SD8's Honouring Our Elders Videos of interviews with local Elders:
SD20 Indigenous Learning Services: This website includes a section explaining Circle Pedagogy.
Every school has Indigenous/Aboriginal Education Teachers who are the best resources in your school.
Hopefully, some day, all schools will have "Elders in Residence" programs. Find out if your school does!
District Indigenous or Aboriginal Education Staff: All BC Schools have district staff who oversee the Aboriginal or Indigenous Education programs, and provide guidance to all on protocols, best practices, resources and supports.
Local Leaders:
SD8 Principal of Aboriginal Education Gail Higginbottom [image] (nd.)
District 8 Indigenization Coordinator, Jesse Halton
[image] (nd.)
The Nelson Museum (2019) Jamie Black's: The REDress Project. [video] Vimeo. The Nelson Museum. https://vimeo.com/516877763
The Red Dress Project by Métis artist Jaime Black is a response to the ongoing tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People. Nelson's Museum, Archives and Gallery has one of only 2 permanent installations of the REDress Project in Canada.
New Echos in the Staircase Project: Indigenous Artists and artists from other under-represented communities area creating art to reimagine spaces in the the NMA. You can see Indigenous artist Amber Santos' "Maps of Belonging", Damian John and Ktunaxa Smokii Sumac's recent project.
School tours are available.
Creston Museum
This Reconciliation Project brings school students together with Ktunaxa leaders and Elders.
Lesley Garlow [image] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/garlowlesley/
Lesley Garlow
Lesley Garlow, Decolonization and Social Justice Lead at the Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery (NMAG), is a member of the Haudenosaunee Nation, proud of her Indigenous and mixed Irish/Italian settler ancestry. She is creator and festival coordinator for the STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival (Nelson Civic Theatre) that seeks to celebrate Indigenous excellence and perspectives and bring stories to rural youth from Indigenous artists of the world. As well, she is the Lead Board person for Intercultural Kootenays, board member of the Nelson Public Library, and knowledge keeper for SD20.
STOODIS Indigenous Film Festival:
(Early June) Don't miss this Civic Theatre sponsored spectacular annual film festival in Nelson, which includes feature films, shorts, workshops and performances, including the popular Super 8 where BIPOC/IPOC students get to become film producers!
Columbia Basin Environmental Educators (CBEEN)
Indigenous Learning Resources.
CBEEN offers a wide variety of workshops, resources and online learning opportunities such as Indigenous Language Learning opportunities for Educators in the Columbia Basin.
CBEEN (2019) Indigenous Learning Resources. [website] https://cbeen.ca/indigenous-learning-resources/
Nelson Public Library
Selkirk College Offers the following courses:
INDG 100: Regional Indigenous Perspectives on Languages and Cultures, which is led by Nation partners, is offered annually.
INDG 101: Indigenous Peoples Relationships: Once You've Heard the Story
INDG 287: Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices
ENVR 250: Indigenous Peoples of Canada and Environmental Management
Chrona (2022) Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education [image of cover] Portage and Main Press.
Jo Chrona (Kitsumkalum First Nation, FNESC advisor & BC Educator)
First People's Principals of Learning Website for educators: https://firstpeoplesprinciplesoflearning.wordpress.com/
Chrona (2022) Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education Portage and Main Press.
Wayi Wah! by Chrona is essential reading for educator allies.
National Film Board of Canada - Indigenous Voices:
https://www.nfb.ca/channels/edu_home_indigenous_voices_reconciliation_en/
Truth & Reconciliation Essential Links:
Other Links:
Indigenous Studies Portal at USask. view materials online.
X̱wi7x̱wa Library at UBC is a centre for academic and community Indigenous scholarship with accessible online materials.
Reflections for Educators:
"How do you work through your desire to know and to share what you have learned with the understanding that there might be Protocols that govern some knowledge?" (Chrona, 2022, p173)
"How does respecting how Indigenous people want to protect their knowledge systems relate to Reconciliation?"(Chrona, 2022, p173)
How comfortable are you in accessing the resources available to you through the school and district?
Reflect on your relationships with Aboriginal Education staff. Are you in good relationship with the Abed staff? How can you improve your relationships?
What is your responsibility in helping to decolonize or indigenize the curriculum? Do you feel prepared? What holds you back from doing more?
If you have questions or obstacles, who can you ask for help? What is holding you back from asking?
References
Acker, K. (nd.) coyote in tall grass.[image] NPS. https://www.nps.gov/caha/learn/nature/images/DSC_6240361_2_1.jpeg
CBEEN (2019) Indigenous Learning Resources. [website] https://cbeen.ca/indigenous-learning-resources/
Chrona, J. (2022) Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies – An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education. Portage & Main Press.
FNESC (nd.) First People’s Principals of Learning. https://www.fnesc.ca/first-peoples-principles-of-learning/
Folini, F. (2012) Jumping coyote [image] CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Coyote_(Canis_latrans)_(7147080735).jpg
Halton, J. (nd.) District Indigenization Coordinator, Jesse Halton. [image] used with permission. Personal correspondence from Halton.
Higginbottom, G. (nd.) Gail Higginbottom. [image] used with permission. Personal correspondence by Higginbottom.
Luke, Chris. (Jun 28, 2018) Honouring Our Elders - Chris Luke. [video] youtube. SD8 Aboriginal Education.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvdJBx3Ss5E
The Nelson Museum (2019) Jamie Black's: The REDress Project. [video] Vimeo. The Nelson Museum. https://vimeo.com/516877763
Wong, J. (2021) Interview With Gail Higginbottom and Dnica Weager. [video] CBC.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/education-residential-schools-1.6055684