Transcript First Nations and Metis Ways of knowing, Content and

First Nations and Métis
Content, Perspectives, and
Ways of Knowing
Ministry of Education
Curriculum Workshops
First Nations and Métis Education…
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is holistic, lifelong, culturally responsive learning that allows
students to reflect on their relationships with themselves, one
another, and the natural world.
is a commitment to improving achievement for all learners by
providing equitable opportunities for all to succeed and contribute to
society in a meaningful manner.
comes from the teachings of Elders and Traditional knowledge
keepers who reveal First Nations and Métis worldviews as valid ways
of knowing and understanding the world.
incorporates First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing as historical
and contemporary cultures that are rooted in First Nations and Métis
languages, and require the protection, revitalization and retention of
languages in order to flourish and thrive.
Vision for FNM Education
A provincial education system that
foundationally places First Nations and
Métis ways of knowing together with the
historical, contemporary and future
contributions of First Nations and Métis
peoples to create a culturally responsive
education system that benefits all
learners.
Curriculum Renewal Commitment
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Is to ensure First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
Content, Perspectives, and Ways of
Knowing is foundational through:
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Valuing knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and
Inuit peoples
Learning with, about, and from First Nations,
Métis, and Inuit peoples
Centralizing within foundational aspects of
Core Curriculum
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit
Content, Perspectives, and Ways of
Knowing
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Explicit efforts to reflect First Nations, Métis and
Inuit content, perspectives, and Ways of
Knowing as foundational aspects of the learning
program
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In broad educational aims
In Core Curriculum framework (e.g., Cross-curricular
Competencies)
In subject area outcomes
In foundational processes (e.g., inquiry)
In instructional methods (e.g., place-based learning)
In instructional resources (e.g., Elders)
First Nations, Métis Ways of
Knowing
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Relationships with integrity
Inquiry-based learning opportunities
Encapsulated in the language
Place-based knowledge
Processes
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Reviewed and collaborated on processes to
ensure First Nations and Métis (FNM) infusion
Vetted through many processes: FNM educators
involved with other educators; or a cohort of
like-minded visionaries such as Elders,
academics, Teacher Education programs with
FNM representation from across province
Provided ongoing advice and/or researching
sources to provide background information to
support First Nations and Métis concepts
What does this mean for
Educators?
First Nations and Métis Education will be:
 Foundational in school division Continuous
Improvement Plans
 Foundational in reviewing and revising current
policies and practices (division and schools)
 Foundational in all areas of program planning
based on current research findings
 Foundational in all subject areas
Continued Engagement
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With FNM partners (partnerships, communities,
and individuals)
With Representative Workforce strategies
With Elders and Traditional Knowledge keepers
With opportunities for in-services, workshops,
strategies to build capacity in this area (FNM
community, Ministry of Education, academics,
colleagues, educators, parents, and students)
Everybody has a song to sing which is
no song at all; it is a process of singing
and when you sing is where you are.
Joseph E Couture
Cree Nation