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
Big Ideas in Education 