Provincial Writing Projects
Ministry of Education & FNMIEAO - TRC Revised Curriculum resources
Writer & producer - This resource provides an opportunity for Indigenous voice and vision to be primary source of information by including the personal narratives of community Knowledge Holders. The content will support educators in the classroom by providing them with accurate and authentic information on pre-contact histories, stories, and perspectives through video modules in order to avoid appropriation or misrepresentation of content.
This resource will focus on the following big ideas/concepts that will be explored through an interactive inquiry-based process:
1) Clan System – identity, families, lineage, structures roles
2) Government – roles, jurisdiction, land, communities
3) Lifestyle – stories, food, seasons, customary practices
Writer & producer - This resource provides an opportunity for Indigenous voice and vision to be primary source of information by including the personal narratives of community Knowledge Holders. The content will support educators in the classroom by providing them with accurate and authentic information on pre-contact histories, stories, and perspectives through video modules in order to avoid appropriation or misrepresentation of content.
This resource will focus on the following big ideas/concepts that will be explored through an interactive inquiry-based process:
1) Clan System – identity, families, lineage, structures roles
2) Government – roles, jurisdiction, land, communities
3) Lifestyle – stories, food, seasons, customary practices
Ministry of Education & FNMIEAO - Treaty Education resources
Writer & producer - Online video modules entitled: In Our Words. These videos provide many perspective through the personal narratives of Elders and recognized Knowledge Holders. The videos also explore how the dispossession of land from Indigenous Peoples took place throughout what is now called Canada.
Writer & producer - Online video modules entitled: In Our Words. These videos provide many perspective through the personal narratives of Elders and recognized Knowledge Holders. The videos also explore how the dispossession of land from Indigenous Peoples took place throughout what is now called Canada.
Ministry of Education - Online Professional Learning Module *in progress
Writer - An online module that will be available to all educators in Ontario to support teaching and learning of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada.
Writer - An online module that will be available to all educators in Ontario to support teaching and learning of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada.
Science Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO) - Curriculum Resource
Co-Lead & Writer - A collaborative project with First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario (FNMIEAO). Examples on how to connect Indigenous Knowledge into the Science curriculum at the elementary level as well as ethical guidelines for educators on cultural awareness.
Links to documents:
Indigenous Knowledge and Science - Note to Teachers: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4X3QvnFHHC6d1dPOWlIblBkSjA
Indigenous Knowledge and Science - Considerations: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B4X3QvnFHHC6WnZCRFFLdFhmRE0
Exploration: Relationship With the Land: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9KQ2DtYl06bZS1FdFM0NWl0ZGs Exploration: Sustainability & Reciprocity: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9KQ2DtYl06bMWZrYzhJckdzcFE
Ontario College of Teachers - Draft AQ Course Guideline First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures
Consultant - Provided feedback on the draft guidelines
Consultant - Provided feedback on the draft guidelines
University of Windsor - ABQ Native Studies Course
Consultant - Provided feedback on the course developed for the University of Windsor
Consultant - Provided feedback on the course developed for the University of Windsor
Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board - Lessons From the Earth
Project Lead & Writer - Grounded in a traditional story, this is an extensive resource that provides a practical application of Indigenous Knowledge into the classroom. In collaboration with numerous Elders and Knowledge Holders, sample lessons along with video modules are available as a provocation for student inquiry. Available on iBooks or website.
Project Lead & Writer - Grounded in a traditional story, this is an extensive resource that provides a practical application of Indigenous Knowledge into the classroom. In collaboration with numerous Elders and Knowledge Holders, sample lessons along with video modules are available as a provocation for student inquiry. Available on iBooks or website.
Union of Ontario Indians - “Gdoo-sastamoo kii mi” Understanding Our Nation to Nation Relationship: A Practical Teacher Resource Guide
Consultant - A resource to assist educators on their journey to share information about the Treaty Relationship with their students in Grades 9 to 12. Includes lessons, activities and suggested course curriculum connections.
Consultant - A resource to assist educators on their journey to share information about the Treaty Relationship with their students in Grades 9 to 12. Includes lessons, activities and suggested course curriculum connections.
Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute ~ Ski-Nesewin Interdisciplinary Program
Consultant - A multi-credit program designed to engage Anishinaabe high school students through an experiential model involving their community and Elders.
Consultant - A multi-credit program designed to engage Anishinaabe high school students through an experiential model involving their community and Elders.
Ontario History and Social Sciences Teachers’ Association (OHASSTA) - Curriculum Resource
Reviewer - Funded through the Ministry of Education to develop resources to accompany the newly revised (yet to be released) curriculum for the course First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada NAC 2O
Reviewer - Funded through the Ministry of Education to develop resources to accompany the newly revised (yet to be released) curriculum for the course First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada NAC 2O
