Teaching the Indian Act
The Indian Act of 1876 was the consolidation of other Acts that were created to begin to ‘Civilize’ and
Category: First Nations
13 Strategies to Promote Equity and Diversity in the Classroom For First Nations, Metis & Inuit Students
The FNMI populations across North America are incredibly diverse, both linguistically and culturally. With literally hundreds of different First Nations
The Classroom Line Up: A First Nations Perspective
I recently broached the topic of the ‘Classroom Line-Up’ with my husband, who is of First Nations descent. I was
It’s a good thing to be Humble: Humility in our School Systems
‘It’s a good thing to be Humble’, my Grandmother once said many years ago. Sounds simple enough, but I
Making the Shift to Inquiry Based Instruction
Currently I am re-examining my instructional practice, and trying to understand how I can effectively teach students to nurture
Restorative Practice Circles
Restorative Practice Circles are based upon the First Nations tradition of Talking Circles. First Nations, Metis & Inuit cultures are built
The Power of Language & Lamenting the loss of Native Languages
Ever since my husband and I downloaded the code from Ogoki Learning Systems, we have began a lengthy process
7 Reasons to Integrate Indigenous Knowledge into Science Curriculum
According to the ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ what we teach our children now, will have an effect for the next
