#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday November 17, 2016
9:00 PM EST
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
! We are so excited to have
@ambartosik
guest moderate tonight's exploration of Incorporating Indigenous Content!
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:01 PM EST
The flurry of tweets are coming for the next hour
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
! We are so excited to have
@ambartosik
guest moderate tonight's exploration of Incorporating Indigenous Content!
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:02 PM EST
Here at
#saskedchat
we use the Q1,Q2,Q3 ... A1,A2,A3 format but, really, we just want you to join in the discussion!
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:02 PM EST
Okay,
@joan_sask
@arutten4
@lawsonames
@JNSteph87
@rwardrope
@MsManagementJD
@nikulak
time indigenous incorporation on
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In reply to @joan_sask, @arutten4, @lawsonames, @JNSteph87, @rwardrope, @MsManagementJD, @nikulak
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:03 PM EST
Thanks for the warm welcome. Looking forward to this conversation
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In reply to @kwhobbes
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:03 PM EST
Okay. No talk of "flurries" in November! :)
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In reply to @ambartosik
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:04 PM EST
Apologies. I'm in Ontario. Forgive me
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In reply to @tgrantt
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:04 PM EST
Enjoying
#saskedchat
in style tonight... hammock-based PD is the best.
GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:05 PM EST
Melissa from Green Lake, joining
#saskedchat
from a blanket fort filled stocked with halls, tea & kleenex
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:06 PM EST
Don't forget the neocitrin! Welcome Melissa!
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In reply to @GartnerMel
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:06 PM EST
It's been too long
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let's see if I can still handle this. Derek Wasyliw PE teacher/grad S at McGill University
MCundall
Nov 17 @ 9:06 PM EST
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Michelle Cundall from SECPSD hoping to learn more about authentic & meaningful ways to incorporate indigenous content.
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:07 PM EST
I'm chiming in from Ontario & my trip to Saskatchewan inspired this conversation topic
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tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:07 PM EST
Grant from
#secpsd
, where I work with
@peglaws
and
@jeffwalters27
with edtech stuff. Pumped for
#saskedchat
In reply to @peglaws, @jeffwalters27
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:07 PM EST
that’s just not fair!
#saskedchat
needs a
#hammockchat
!
In reply to @lawsonames
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:07 PM EST
@DanetteExwell
coming for
#saskedchat
?
In reply to @DanetteExwell
beth_thomson
Nov 17 @ 9:08 PM EST
Beth, Sub in Lskysd
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:09 PM EST
I'm a college ESL teacher &
@TESLSASK
was an inspiration this past April
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In reply to @TESLSASK
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:09 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
@GartnerMel
@MrWasyliw
@lawsonames
@beth_thomson
@tgrantt
@MCundall
In reply to @GartnerMel, @MrWasyliw, @lawsonames, @beth_thomson, @tgrantt, @MCundall
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:09 PM EST
Here we go with Question 1: Where do you see a place for indigenous content to be included in the curriculum?
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lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:09 PM EST
Amy, a K-3 lit T at
@ArcolaDragons
. Working w/
@kbortis13
@ShaeAttwater
&
@BikerNatalie
on TRC goals. Excited for ideas!
#saskedchat
In reply to @ArcolaDragons, @kbortis13, @ShaeAttwater, @BikerNatalie
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:09 PM EST
Ok, thank you for posting that pic. Hubby just agreed to set up a hammock for me in his Man Cave.
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In reply to @lawsonames
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:09 PM EST
It has been too long! We need to debrief my Aussie trip!
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In reply to @MrWasyliw
marleewaldron
Nov 17 @ 9:10 PM EST
Marlee from Green Lake! Depending on how bedtime goes, I may be more or a post-
#saskedchat
lurker
ShelbyBudd1
Nov 17 @ 9:11 PM EST
Shelby Budd joining
#saskedchat
from Swift Current!
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:11 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
@aimeewhitbread
@marleewaldron
! Great to have you join us!
In reply to @aimeewhitbread, @marleewaldron
GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:12 PM EST
I wish I could love this more than once!
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In reply to @marleewaldron
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1 Every curriculum subject, every grade. There are outcomes/indicators in all subjects and levels to support this.
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In reply to @ambartosik
nsulla
Nov 17 @ 9:12 PM EST
Dr. Nancy Sulla is at
#saskedchat
; creator of the Learner-Active, Technology-Infused Classroom
#LATIC
; Pres
@IDECorp
; author of:
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:12 PM EST
Welcome to
#saskedchat
!
In reply to @ShelbyBudd1
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1)Everywhere! FNMI Ways of Knowing should be incorporated into every aspect of curr. /lessons being taught & the school culture
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GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1 Everywhere. I don't see Indigenous content as a separate subject, but as something that is part of everything we do
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marleewaldron
Nov 17 @ 9:13 PM EST
I could post it again, and maybe proofread my tweet so it actually makes sense this time? 😬
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In reply to @GartnerMel
nsulla
Nov 17 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1) If you use problem-based learning, you could include indigenous content in almost every unit of study!
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tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1: Cheat answer: Everywhere Idealist answer. As a thread in the fabric of discussion along with other cultural references
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philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:14 PM EST
A1 Humanities, Literature, English Composition, and Preforming Arts may all make use of indigenous content
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In reply to @ambartosik
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:14 PM EST
I noticed that when I attended the
@TESLSASK
conference last spring.
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread, @TESLSASK
GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:14 PM EST
I made sense of it... but I'm also a little strung out on cold medication :)
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In reply to @marleewaldron
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:14 PM EST
Q1: Where do you see a place for indigenous content to be included in the curriculum?
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massignmenthelp
Nov 17 @ 9:15 PM EST
Project based learning
https://t.co/u8MMjb1Oxk
#LessonUP
#NGSSchat
#paedchat
#Reg5Chat
#RLchat
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AssignmentHelpN
Nov 17 @ 9:15 PM EST
A Quick Guide on How to Write a Book Review
https://t.co/3BnLyV1BCF
#LessonUP
#NGSSchat
#paedchat
#Reg5Chat
#RLchat
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#ICEilchat
beth_thomson
Nov 17 @ 9:15 PM EST
A1: Everywhere, everyone can benefit from learning about it.
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:15 PM EST
Good evening, Paul :) So glad you are joining this convo
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In reply to @philosophypaul
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:15 PM EST
I do my best, but I have so much to learn and much growing to do. That's why I'm here tonight!
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @MrWasyliw, @GartnerMel
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:16 PM EST
Q2 coming up
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:16 PM EST
Q2:You say you can incorporate it everywhere. How do you incorporate indigenous knowledge into your content?
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MCundall
Nov 17 @ 9:16 PM EST
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A1 It can be taught in every subject, but it shouldn't just be a one-off and I see/hear that happening a lot.
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:16 PM EST
Me too
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread, @kwhobbes, @MrWasyliw, @GartnerMel
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
Great to see you here,
@MrWasyliw
!
#saskedchat
misses you!
In reply to @MrWasyliw
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2)Through “two-eyed seeing” seeing the world through 2 different perspective. Indigenous and Western
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
.
@aimeewhitbread
@MrWasyliw
@GartnerMel
but that’s the point-we are all on a learning journey- accepting that we need to change
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread, @MrWasyliw, @GartnerMel
JMaricevic1
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
A1:
#indigenous
content within a
#curriculum
helps 2 understand "others" then and now - include it as much as possible
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@tgrantt
In reply to @tgrantt
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2)Through Culturally Responsive teaching that recognizes/respects Ss identity&background as meaningful resources to the school
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lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
A1 As holistically integrated everywhere as possible... in the early years, great literature is the key here
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ShelbyBudd1
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
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A1 content needs to be embedded in all content in authentic ways. Enough with just changing names to "satisfy" requirements.
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2 Some subjects are easier than others. I find it easier in ELA, Science, SS, Arts Ed than Math.
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:17 PM EST
A2)Including FNMI philosophies,worldviews, &addressing the divergences between those approaches and mainstream assumptions
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:18 PM EST
Yes. Lip service
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In reply to @MCundall
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:18 PM EST
.
@MrWasyliw
@GartnerMel
@aimeewhitbread
@ambartosik
changing culture doesn’t happen overnight but needs to be constantly moving
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In reply to @MrWasyliw, @GartnerMel, @aimeewhitbread, @ambartosik
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2)Incorporating FNMI Ss perspectives & giving Ss opportunity to reflect their own worldviews.
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2)I ensure that the learning experiences are purposely planned to be holistic and help students develop in all domains
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ShelbyBudd1
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
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A1 the OTC has/had incredible resources but was never well aligned with curr. We need all parties to collaborate.
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
A2 Incorporate with case-studies, stories, character development, dialect, human drama, and ?s of ethics
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In reply to @ambartosik
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
A2 In Daily5, I use FNMI & other culture stories for reading strategy mini-lessons.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
.
@aimeewhitbread
most definitely - and all at once isn’t better - it’s through habits & routines, discussions & inquiry
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
I've heard it an engineering class use FNMI content at Lakehead Uni
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread
TESLNiagara
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
Our
@TESLOntario
@ambartosik
is moderating this now. Why not participate?
#saskedchat
In reply to @TESLOntario, @ambartosik
ambartosik
Nov 16 @ 10:30 PM EST
Join me tomorrow evening for
#saskedchat
I'll be asking about incorporating indigenous
#FNMI
content into your teaching practice
@kwhobbes
LannySaretsky
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2 joining in a bit late and prob just lurking today but many songs by FN artists is a powerful way to look knowlege ie- Buffy
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tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2: By referencing it as one of the prisms through which we interpret the world. Along with other cultural or scientific views
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2) Use graphic organizers to reflect a holistic approach to learning by revealing what Ss are thinking&how they are thinking
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philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
The cross-cultural reflection prompted by indigenous content.
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:18 PM EST
A2)Incorporating FNMI Ss perspectives & giving Ss opportunity to reflect their own worldviews.
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
I've incorporated a narrative into my storytelling unit
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philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:19 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
A2 Incorporate with case-studies, stories, character development, dialect, human drama, and ?s of ethics
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In reply to @ambartosik
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2) Coop learning, where Ss work in small groups, this reflects cooperation and community which is a vital to FNMI culture.
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GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2 Our school works hard on this - bringing in elders, traditional meals/snacks, teaching the kids Cree, taking learning outside
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:21 PM EST
Can anyone suggest any more artists?
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LannySaretsky
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2 joining in a bit late and prob just lurking today but many songs by FN artists is a powerful way to look knowlege ie- Buffy
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:21 PM EST
.Welcome to
#saskedchat
@LannySaretsky
@TESLNiagra
@philosophypaul
In reply to @LannySaretsky, @philosophypaul
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2 currently waiting (impatiently) for snow so we can start our legends unit for reading & writing. Have a dusting now! :)
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:21 PM EST
A2)Ensure that any focus on the history of Canada includes actions/perspectives of FNMI peoples, in all periods studied
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 My ESL international students can connect FNMI to own indigenous cultures
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3 Here it comes!
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2)Use accurate historical facts/explanations to counter racist and stereotypical generalizations about FNMI peoples in Canada.
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: Follow up to Q2: If you're unsure, what would make you more comfortable incorporating
#FNMI
content into teaching practice?
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tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
Office of the Treaty Commissioner?
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In reply to @ShelbyBudd1
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
Q3: Follow up to Q2: If you're unsure, what would make you more comfortable incorporating
#FNMI
content into teaching practice?
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marleewaldron
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
@LannySaretsky
A Tribe Called Red!! And Tanya Tagaq (traditional Inuit throat singer)
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In reply to @ambartosik, @LannySaretsky
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2)Avoid reliance on colonial-era resources&use contemporary sources created by/with the involvement of FNMI contributors.
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
You may be the only one waiting for that dusting :)
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
Lots listed here:
https://t.co/sTqFcKYSyl
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In reply to @LannySaretsky
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:24 PM EST
Yes, I've had to correct what comes home from my kids' school
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2)Use accurate historical facts/explanations to counter racist and stereotypical generalizations about FNMI peoples in Canada.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:24 PM EST
bite your tongue!
#NoSnow
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread
LannySaretsky
Nov 17 @ 9:24 PM EST
Kashtin are great!
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In reply to @ambartosik
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:25 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
A3 Indigenous content can have a universal appeal that attracts and engages Ss like Grimms' tales Aesop's fables
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In reply to @ambartosik
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:25 PM EST
Growing up near Vancouver I never had much snow, but I *love* it!
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In reply to @kwhobbes
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2 -
#saskedchat
- have to see that there are other places where this is also happening - it’s global!
beth_thomson
Nov 17 @ 9:25 PM EST
A3: Resources that are developed in partnership with FNMI
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nsulla
Nov 17 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2) indigenous knowledge can be justaposed w/ scientific knowledge to compare/contrast and to demonstrate reasoning
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:26 PM EST
I have been told that traditional FNMI storytelling can only happen when there is snow on the ground. So I wait...
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In reply to @kwhobbes
ShelbyBudd1
Nov 17 @ 9:26 PM EST
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our Cosmo T added a unit on the importance of hair in FNMI culture inc. interview with elders. Very powerful auth. learning
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:26 PM EST
So do I, for about a week!
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:27 PM EST
Yes. I am mindful of "Nothing about us without us"
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In reply to @beth_thomson
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:27 PM EST
Good point here... I've learned that I've really over-relied on resources and teaching of past events and neglected "now"
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:23 PM EST
A2)Avoid reliance on colonial-era resources&use contemporary sources created by/with the involvement of FNMI contributors.
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GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3 PD is also available through STF - I went to one last summer that was led by an elder that teaches high school in Regina
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00blahblah00
Nov 17 @ 9:28 PM EST
Lurking this evening.
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From CA, 🇺🇸
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3 Authentic resources.
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Francine_Bee
Nov 17 @ 9:28 PM EST
A2 - Susan Aglukark
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:21 PM EST
Can anyone suggest any more artists?
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LannySaretsky
Nov 17 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2 joining in a bit late and prob just lurking today but many songs by FN artists is a powerful way to look knowlege ie- Buffy
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:28 PM EST
.
@GartnerMel
there are great SPDU resources and they do a great work with a staff - we’ve had a few day long sessions!
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In reply to @GartnerMel
ShelbyBudd1
Nov 17 @ 9:29 PM EST
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A3 I need help understanding what is actually important. As I said earlier - not just changing names.
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:29 PM EST
You are lucky, then. I don't see this in K-12 in Ontario at the moment Hit and miss, spending on teacher
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In reply to @GartnerMel
nsulla
Nov 17 @ 9:29 PM EST
A2) indigenous knowledge can be juxtaposed w/ scientific knowledge to compare/contrast and to demonstrate reasoning
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:29 PM EST
welcome to
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In reply to @00blahblah00
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:29 PM EST
Such as...?
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3 Authentic resources.
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:29 PM EST
Here comes Q4
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ShelbyBudd1
Nov 17 @ 9:30 PM EST
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Elder Mike Pinay was an excellent resource. Miss him.
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:30 PM EST
Why not get reminders and updates about upcoming
#saskedchat
topics? Join our
@RemindHQ
group!
In reply to @RemindHQ
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:30 PM EST
Shovel more. Your attitude will change. :)
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@aimeewhitbread
@kwhobbes
In reply to @aimeewhitbread, @kwhobbes
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:31 PM EST
Ha! I used to shovel in BC, now I sweep light fluffy snow with a broom. I love this province!
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In reply to @tgrantt, @kwhobbes
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:31 PM EST
@ShelbyBudd1
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In reply to @ShelbyBudd1
GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3 PD is also available through STF - I went to one last summer that was led by an elder that teaches high school in Regina
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:31 PM EST
Q4: What do you think you should be mindful of when you are including FNMI content in your teaching?
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MCundall
Nov 17 @ 9:32 PM EST
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A3. Watching other professionals do it and having good profs like
@41mikes
helped me grow in this area!
In reply to @41mikes
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:32 PM EST
A3: Support from elders, etc.
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giselemcarlson
Nov 17 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4 Background knowledge of each student
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:32 PM EST
Wish I knew! I worry that I (as an outsider, non-FNMI) will do a disservice/harm by using "wrong" knowledge/sources
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In reply to @ambartosik
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4: This isn't ancient Greece. It is current, vital, and affects real people today.
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GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
I have a feeling demographics may be influencing the politics of education in both places.
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In reply to @ambartosik
marleewaldron
Nov 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Forgot the
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tag- sorry!
marleewaldron
Nov 17 @ 9:33 PM EST
A3) I became more comfortable teaching FNMI cont. after learning to listen. Good starting point? Read Indigenous Writes by
@apihtawikosisan
!
In reply to @apihtawikosisan
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
Can you invite someone to your class? I have
@IndigenousSher
come and connect with my students and help me
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In reply to @aimeewhitbread, @IndigenousSher
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:34 PM EST
not likely - lived in Porcupine Plain - I had a snow hill as high as our eaves three years running!
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In reply to @tgrantt
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
Hi Gisele! Nice to see you again :)
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In reply to @giselemcarlson
beth_thomson
Nov 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4: the way that you teach it.
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 Not to make knowledge an "other", but a real, living way of viewing life and the world. Legitimize the knowledge
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philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
A4 Go for universal appeal and application. Affirm difference positively. Avoid polarizing or negative content.
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In reply to @ambartosik
GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:36 PM EST
I accept your apology.
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In reply to @marleewaldron
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
Affirm other-ness without threat, negative judgment.
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 Not to make knowledge an "other", but a real, living way of viewing life and the world. Legitimize the knowledge
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
You're probably right, but no reason why Southern Ontario can't do the same.
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In reply to @GartnerMel
Francine_Bee
Nov 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4 - I suggest you turn to a relevant agency in your area, who I expect will be more than happy to fact-check your content
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:32 PM EST
Wish I knew! I worry that I (as an outsider, non-FNMI) will do a disservice/harm by using "wrong" knowledge/sources
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
earlyliteracies
Nov 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
Avoid epistemological racism
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful contributions so far. Q5 in a sec
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MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4)Your own ontological & epistemological commitments aka how you view the world/your bias/white privilege etc.
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q5: Have you used any recent news, like Standing Rock in Dakota, TRC, or residential schools, to draw attention to FNMI issues?
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:39 PM EST
Q4: What do you think you should be mindful of when you are including FNMI content in your teaching?
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earlyliteracies
Nov 17 @ 9:39 PM EST
Sorry I forgot... A4 Avoid epistemological racism Don't value western knowledge over indigenous knowledge
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nsulla
Nov 17 @ 9:39 PM EST
A4)
#FNMI
Content --> honor past perspectives; represent as a system, holistic; see past and present as integrated, not separate
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5 I have an AMAZING intern this fall who has taught a wonderful unit on treaties. We all learned A LOT!
#saskedchat
giselemcarlson
Nov 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5 We have discussed residential schools in my EAL adult class.
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kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
A4 -
#saskedchat
Need to avoid making it “other” - it is important for all of us - we are all treaty people.
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
Yes. This.
#saskedchat
earlyliteracies
Nov 17 @ 9:37 PM EST
Avoid epistemological racism
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tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5: Yep. (Although I didn't mention Standing Rock at the US Border Crossing last week.) :)
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LannySaretsky
Nov 17 @ 9:40 PM EST
yes if we don't learn from our past we'll never be able to go forward into the future properly
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In reply to @nsulla
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
Q5: Have you used any recent news, like Standing Rock in Dakota, TRC, or residential schools, to draw attention to FNMI issues?
#saskedchat
MCundall
Nov 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
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A4. My own white privilege. I'm also usually quite aware and mindful of some of the racist beliefs my students come to me with.
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5 - always talking about these issue with my own children - it’s important to open these discussions
#saskedchat
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5 Not those per se. Valuable examples. Not FNMI, but using Holocaust example in class to good effect
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In reply to @ambartosik
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
A5 Yes! Orange Shirt Day, lots of discussion about residential schools, pass system, etc.
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:42 PM EST
How was the process? What did ss glean from it?
#ESL
#EAL
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In reply to @giselemcarlson
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:44 PM EST
Yes. This way, we can have convos about Canada not in history books yet. & correct any misinformation that comes home.
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In reply to @kwhobbes
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:45 PM EST
A5 -
#saskedchat
we need to be aware that there are many issues for indigenous people around the world - opening a new discourse
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:45 PM EST
BTW, if you don't have the Polaris-winning Power in the Blood, it's awesome
https://t.co/rkQh3ieOkN
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:45 PM EST
And how have you introduced this topic, Paul? I know you're dealing with
#highered
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In reply to @philosophypaul
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:46 PM EST
You've answered my Q6, so we're skipping to Q7!
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:46 PM EST
A5 -
#saskedchat
Also have to be aware that because these are “in the new” issues - many opinions are being shared with students.
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
But what was it,
@ambartosik
? Inquiring minds and all! :)
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
marleewaldron
Nov 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
A5) A current news story in SK that has a huge impact on my students is slashed NORTEP funding. That's something to talk about.
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
Yes. It's worthwhile to bring to every class, esp
#esl
#eal
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giselemcarlson
Nov 17 @ 9:43 PM EST
Students were amazed and horrified that this happened in Canada.
In reply to @ambartosik
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:47 PM EST
Q7: You answered my planned Q6 already, so here is this one: Where do you find FNMI content for teaching?
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tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:48 PM EST
Good one,
@marleewaldron
They're desperate so save every dollar everywhere they can.
#sorrynomorepolitics
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In reply to @marleewaldron
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:48 PM EST
Reply; Discusion forum for chapter on truth. Ss discussing Holocaust denial. How do we manage unpleasant truth?
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
Help out the Intarian. What's NORTEP?
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In reply to @marleewaldron
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:49 PM EST
Aren't we post-truth nowadays? Sigh.
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In reply to @philosophypaul
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7 -
#saskedchat
There are many resources available - it takes time to search things out.
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
Someone can corrent me, but NORthern Teacher Education Program?
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In reply to @ambartosik, @marleewaldron
earlyliteracies
Nov 17 @ 9:50 PM EST
A7) Listening to students and elders is my primary source. The TRC website & following the news, are also good sources
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
A7 -
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Office of the Treaty Commissioner -
https://t.co/4Jh98Yvauc
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
A7 Best source available oral tradition. Who lived it? Secondary source: indigenous organizations. Also news media
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
A7 -
#saskedchat
Office of the Treaty Commissioner -
https://t.co/9K3o2LFPM2
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
Ta
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In reply to @tgrantt, @marleewaldron
aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
A7 Resources from
@KittyFunkeMorin
,
@TreatyOfficeSK
, my division's treaty ed site. Plus, my intern. :)
#saskedchat
In reply to @KittyFunkeMorin, @TreatyOfficeSK
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
A7) SPEA plug haha
@SPEAonline
has FNMI resource kits available for free! Simply pay the shipping & handling
#saskedchat
In reply to @SPEAonline
LannySaretsky
Nov 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
A7 I've been fortunate to receive great support, ideas and help from members of Fishing Lake FN.
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
Northern Teacher Education Program -
https://t.co/jnSSlNzrmB
#saskedchat
In reply to @tgrantt, @ambartosik, @marleewaldron
GartnerMel
Nov 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
You got it! I have a couple students planning to apply there eventually. They were kind of angry when we discussed funding cuts
#saskedchat
In reply to @tgrantt, @ambartosik, @marleewaldron
beth_thomson
Nov 17 @ 9:52 PM EST
Elders, students themselves and community leaders.
#saskedchat
earlyliteracies
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
A7) I tend to create a space for talk and reflection around current and historical issues. I'm always amazed by my students
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Thomas King came to
@sheridancollege
last wk 4 Sheridan Reads "An Inconvenient Indian." Lots of stories told. Uncomfortable ones
#saskedchat
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:51 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
A7 Best source available oral tradition. Who lived it? Secondary source: indigenous organizations. Also news media
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Um, link to the division site? Or are you NESD?
#saskedchat
In reply to @aimeewhitbread
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Going on a personal journey to reconciliation has been a better resource than any unit online. Starts with us! No substitute.
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Thanks
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In reply to @kwhobbes, @tgrantt, @marleewaldron
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Q8 here we go
#saskedchat
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ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:53 PM EST
Q8: How can you encourage other educators to include FNMI in their teaching?
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MCundall
Nov 17 @ 9:54 PM EST
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A7. OTC, Elders, people like
@sarahlongman1
In reply to @sarahlongman1
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:54 PM EST
A8)Express that culturally responsive education programs will benefit ALL students – Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal.
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
.
@ambartosik
in SK all teachers are suppose to be including FNMI - it’s part of teaching the curriculum
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
A8)Bring up the racism&systemic thinking embedded in old-style schooling.Part of the process is about decolonizing our thinking
#saskedchat
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A8 Find some leaders on staff, start sharing some resources in staff meetings and making it available. A small team can start!
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
Q8: my friend
@faithmarcel
shared this with me. At Niagara College.
#saskedchat
In reply to @faithmarcel
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A8)Draw the connection between the current FNMI dropout rate,rapid FNMI growth rate, FNMI low employment rates&poverty levels
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
No, Living Sky
#lskysd
https://t.co/b84zmQV7jX
https://t.co/NJbAGUhrhc
https://t.co/QzQBUEOV40
#saskedchat
In reply to @tgrantt
philosophypaul
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A8 Ask hard questions: To whom do we owe gratitude for the land? What can the wisdom of the elders tell us today?
#saskedchat
In reply to @ambartosik
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A8: Some just need to be encouraged to not be afraid. But don't water the stones; spend your energy where it will have an effect
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
That's good to hear. Not at each grade level here
#saskedchat
In reply to @kwhobbes
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
Join the
#saskedchat
@RemindHQ
group and get updates and reminders of upcoming chats!
In reply to @RemindHQ
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
Plug away!! So many great resources out there and never enough advertising!
#saskedchat
In reply to @MrWasyliw, @SPEAonline
Francine_Bee
Nov 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A8 - share your resources and offer to make yourself available if help is needed - provide encouragement
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aimeewhitbread
Nov 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
A8 Lead by example, model, share what you're doing.
#saskedchat
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
Tanx lodz!
#saskedchat
In reply to @aimeewhitbread
lawsonames
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:57 PM EST
Need to leave a bit early,
#saskedchat
. Have a fantastic night and weekend, all!
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
I'll post an archive to tonight's
#saskedchat
later this evening. You can check out previous archives at
https://t.co/otkTc8FDPh
earlyliteracies
Nov 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
A8) Establish the inclusion of indigenous content as the norm...so people need a reason not to include it
#saskedchat
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
"Don't water the stones." I am taking that and making it part of my vernacular.
#saskedchat
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:56 PM EST
A8: Some just need to be encouraged to not be afraid. But don't water the stones; spend your energy where it will have an effect
#saskedchat
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
Hey,
@kwhobbes
you forgot to capitalize SUPPOSED
#saskedchat
@ambartosik
In reply to @kwhobbes, @ambartosik
tgrantt
Nov 17 @ 9:58 PM EST
Nice. Well put
#saskedchat
MrWasyliw
Nov 17 @ 9:55 PM EST
A8)Bring up the racism&systemic thinking embedded in old-style schooling.Part of the process is about decolonizing our thinking
#saskedchat
kwhobbes
- Moderator
Nov 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
We would like to thank
@ambartosik
for an amazing job as guest moderator for tonight's
#saskedchat
! It was Edu-Awesome!
ambartosik
Nov 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
Thanks
#saskedchat
-ers for sharing your knowledge tonight
MCundall
Nov 17 @ 9:59 PM EST
#saskedchat
A8 Gentle reminders that it is no longer optional not to include it.