Module 1 - Understanding First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples

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South "relate to it" What are my specific thoughts, reactions? How am I feeling?

Embarrassed

I am a Catholic and I feel somewhat ashamed when I read testimony and watch videos about Residential School survivors,

I think this is an important topic for students and it should be shared through readings, videos, survivor testimonies and difficult conversations in the classroom.

Energized

Task 4: Colonization Activity paints a very real picture of the suffering of all Indigenous peoples and provides focus for importance of sharing with students

I think I can use something similar to this in my classroom to start a conversation with intermediate students

Overwhelmed

After the Knowledge Inventory Quiz I still have a lot to learn

Angry

It's not until you read articles and research that you become aware of the true impact

This goes much deeper than colonization. Deep pain and suffering was caused and continues to trickle from generation to generation.

Sadness

I had a cousin who recently passed away that was Indigenous. I'm wondering what valuable lessons she could have taught me? How can I use the items she left me to add value to my lessons in class?

The more I read, the more I understand the push to educate our teachers and students so they can work to inform people and bring us closer to making a change

West "figure it out" What questions do I still have and what am I thinking and analyzing?

There is a connection between the Ethical Standards of Teaching (care, trust, respect and integrity) and having a responsibility to learn about Indigenous culture and share it with our students

How do I avoid making an insensitive mistake? Is there somewhere I can go/ look up that will help me sort through what is relevant and appropriate and what is not?

Leadership in Learning Communities

Does it make sense to have an Indigenous student leader in the intermediate grade level? Can the student leader have a teacher leader/guide to support school wide Indigenous activities, lessons, assemblies?

It is important to combine readings and videos with live testimony? Is it appropriate or even possible to invite Residential School survivors to speak?

I'm thinking that I would like to invite an Elder to my school to highlights important historical facts, share lessons and

How do you choose the most important topics to share?

East "see it" What did I learn from my readings, tasks and research? How did I respond (e.g. changing views, growth in learning)

Revelations: This in NOT just about Orange Shirt Day!

Western VS Indigenous Worldview

Indigenous people believe very strongly in the circle of life. Indigenous Corporate Training Website: - very spiritual and focused more on connection with the land and other people vs the acquisition of 'things' Learning: this is a beautiful way to live and see the world and I would like to share this view with my students (and own children)

The West is focused on the individual and anything you accomplish is only a win for yourself. We tend to take and not replace - this is a very selfish way to live Changing View: starting to wonder if I may have the wrong idea about what is important

https://www.ictinc.ca/blog/indigenous-peoples-worldviews-vs-western-worldviews

Growth in Learning:

Culture is synonymous with "ways of knowing"

http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/171025/dq171025a-eng.htm Key census data reveals Ontario has huge Metis population and it is only growing. This is important information to share with students as many do not know that there are Aboriginal groups and communities in our own backyard

Amazing local (Toronto) Aboriginal history that makes me excited to share and explore with my students

Calls to Action from TRC website

Changing view: As an individual, I didn't think there was anything meaningful I could do to make a difference, now I see as a teacher I can make a HUGE difference through the sharing of knowledge and influencing my students to act.

Revalation: There are things we can do at the school level to educate and make a difference

There are huge gaps in the education system and we have a responsibility to close those gaps.

It is possible to find culturally appropriate resources to share the truth about residential schools with students

The future generations of survivors will be dealing with the consequences of these tragedies for some time and the children and grandchildren of these survivors are carrying the load with them today. Revelation: this will show up in the classroom and teachers need to be ready.

TRC website is filled with useful reports, links and educational resources for students in grade 7 and 8 https://archives.nctr.ca/index.php/G7-G8

7 Lessons of the Medicine Wheel

North "do it" How will I use what I learned and what do I still have to learn?

World View Videos:

Use videos to highlight specific differences between Western and Indigenous views. Students to think critically about how their views shape who they are and what they believe. Compare similarities and differences. Need to Learn: Is there any overlap? If so, where? Is it across all cultures (Buddhism, Catholic, ect?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KzqMMYatc4&t=19s

Task 3: Indigenous History Research

Where else in Ontario can we learn about Indigenous cultures and histories? Are there parts of Ontario where Aboriginal people need our help? What can we do as a class to add value?

Locally, across Canada, there are MANY specific pieces of Indigenous history. Many stories, many opportunities to investigate and share with your students

https://www.heritagetoronto.org/explore-learn/indigenous-history-toronto-tour/ Toronto has such a rich Indigenous history - break apart locations and review and expand research on each - plan field trip to one, some or ALL sites through a school year (review and research each ahead of time)

Medicine Wheel Teachings

Use knowledge learned about the medicine wheel in introduction to module 1 and 7 lessons PDF in combined visual arts and language lessons with pointillism and reflection. The medicine wheel teachings are an excellent jumping off point to introduce the Indigenous peoples culture and provide a wonderful visual tool for class discussion.

knowledge Inventory

Use positive Indigenous history and culture to teach the arts! Visual art, music, drama

Research project on 15 Indigenous People to Know in Canada

Student/Teachers can use during assemblies during National Indigenous History month - educate - provide awareness

Use to teach history and facts to students through research and investigation. Students can test how much they know about Indigenous culture and work together to gather and share information with each other

Truth and Reconciliation

Fatty Legs, Not My Daughter (novels from survivors) Use for novel studies, media and history lessons

Reflection on Calls to Action relating to education. What can we do as a class/school/community?

Videos and TCR website documents will provide a good foundation for tough conversations in the classroom.