#saskedchat Archive
#saskedchat is a great way for Saskatchewan educators to share teaching strategies, educational resources, and more.
Thursday February 25, 2016
9:00 PM EST
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We’d like to acknowledge the Treaty land we live in SK (Treaty 4 in ), traditional territory of First Nations & Metis ppls.
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Hey ! Middle years pre-intern here to support and
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And treaty six land to the north! https://t.co/KpLR3259Wu
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We’d like to acknowledge the Treaty land we live in SK (Treaty 4 in ), traditional territory of First Nations & Metis ppls.
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Tansi, Aaniin, Hau: Welcome to tonight's
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uses the Q1,Q2,Q3....A1,A2,A3 format - at least we try to! Get ready for Q1 coming right up! https://t.co/oyTM4TxAMO
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Yes, and Treaty 6 land to the north! https://t.co/XGrTLzUAc2
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And treaty six land to the north! https://t.co/KpLR3259Wu
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We’d like to acknowledge the Treaty land we live in SK (Treaty 4 in ), traditional territory of First Nations & Metis ppls.
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Good evening ! Middle years pre-intern ready to develop my knowledge and understanding on treaty education
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I'm a gr2 T in Regina, grad student at the UofR taking started a few weeks ago and really enjoy the conversation!
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Stacey Monette, Technology Coach SRPSD Prince Albert
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Hey everyone! Excited to be moderating tonight! Looking forward to great discussion on !
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Hello! I'm co-moderating tonight. I'm a 3rd year middle yrs St, psych enthusiast, & yogi
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I'm a high school math and science teacher in Regina.
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So excited to be co-moderating tonight! I'm a middle yrs pre-intern Looking forward to some great discussions!
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Hey, I'm an edtech coach in , and need to learn more about !
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Tansi, Aaniin, Hau: Welcome to tonight's
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. Hi I am Andrea from Regina. French immersion LRT on mat leave and eternal grad student.
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Hi Jannae! Glad you could join us for tonight!
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I'm a 4-5 teacher in Moose Jaw, SK. Trying to make our treaties present in young suburban minds.
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I'm a pre-internship student, excited to rock my 3 week block! Excited to get a lil' insight into teaching Treaty Ed tonight!
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Hi ! Grade 2/3 teacher in Regina!
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Hey all. Pat lacking a hat up North in Spiritwood. In and out tonight bu looking forwards to it.
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Tansi! I'm a High School Teacher in Green Lake. Excited to have finally timed this chat right
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Glad to "see" you here tonight Grant! Happy to have you join our discussion!
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welcome to the chat, Erin!
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A1 I am teaching Treaty Education for my preinternship 3 week block.
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Hi Andrea! Glad to have you here for this awesome PLN discussion! Hope you're able to learn and share a lot!
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Hi everyone! Meagan, 4th year pre-service T from . Looking forward to co-moderating the chat tonight!
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7-12 teacher in excited to learn more about Treaty Education!
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A1. I'm here because I know that I will get great ideas and insights from the rest of the participants!
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A1. Always fascinating to see an outside take on treaty ed after being on reserves for a while!
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Hi everyone, HS math/bus teacher on mat leave. Currently taking . Looking forward to another night with
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welcome to the chat, Andrea!
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A1. Looking for treaty education resources.
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Hi Alan! Glad to have you here for tonight's
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Loving the shirts you and are rockin' in the pics!
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welcome, Alan! Glad to have you join us tonight.
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We are legit twinning right now in person too. It's fabulous.
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keeps on growing here on ... well done, !
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A1 Looking forward to picking up some great ideas
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A1. Learning together is a great way to overcome some of the fears and trepidation we might have about teaching
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welcome, Amy. Glad you could join us! Hope all is well. :)
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Hi Michelle! So glad you could join us for tonight!
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Hello! Middle years teacher here in Regina
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In my last semester of program at ! Exited to learn more and gain resources.
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Back at you! Hope the event went well tonight!
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A1: hoping to find some help integrating into my HS math and accounting classes.
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A1-I struggle with incorporating treaty education cross curriculum and look forward to discovering new resources
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welcome to the chat, Ashley! Glad to have you.
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Welcome Ashley! Glad to have you again tonight!
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A1: I find so interesting, and enjoy finding ways to weave it into the curriculum.
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Nice to "see" you again Sarah!
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So has subject-specific events coming up! can tell you when!
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Hey ! I'm a VP in PSSD. Looking forward to chatting!
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A1. To learn more about Treaty Education and meaningful ways to bring it into the classroom.
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. Thanks! You as well! haha
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cross curriculum is a good point. Science 4-5 covers resources, I'm trying to recall if any treaty indicators
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A1: I want to learn how to develop a holistic learning opportunity and expand my students ways of knowing through
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A1. to try to work more harmoniously as all people and learn to listen to the elders when we teach
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Hi Ferrah from Regina. Teach Likely more a lurker tonight but have a hard time keeping mouth shut so we'll see!
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A1. Sharing together helps us overcome our fears and gives us strength - we are in this together.
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Hi Heather! Welcome to the chat! What grade(s) do you teach?
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A1: I know shamefully little about integrating into my practice
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A1. Knowing that our amazing students are leading a Twitter chat on this incredibly important topic.
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Great to see many students joining us this evening!
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A1. Not enough of our students (or adults if we are being honest) know as much as they should about First Nations and Treaty Ed
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A1 - Looking for ways to enrich and deepen how we live treaty ed in our primary world. Conversations are the best resources!
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Hi Ferrah! So glad you could join...even just to lurk!
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yes! Authentic & meaningful integration of multiple perspectives is so important in creating holistic experiences
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A1: Incorporated in my internship but would love to hear multiple ways of doing it!
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If it helps, I have yet to meet an expert in integrating in all classrooms and scenarios.
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Welcome aboard, Neda! Great to see you!
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Good, then I can fail along with everyone else. :) I'll just learn to fail better!
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Enjoy the last semester (it flies by) & good luck with the next steps, Sarah!
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1 eye on and the other on the mud fight aka . Lets start treating our own First Nations better than GOP treat others
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It's going to be an ongoing process of adding to it! We'd love to add all kinds of ideas and resources!
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First Advances In Learning?
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A2: Finding ways to authentically integrate and in ways that Ss will find interesting and be able to connect with.
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Multitasking tonight with while listening to for my for .
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A2. Treaty Ed is important because it is about building a better future for all of us and it starts with acknowledging our past.
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A1 I am hoping to educate my overseas students who are interested in Canada about our history and how they can be involved
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Glad I'm here. I have incorporated some into my class but could always use more. 100% of my students are FN/Metis
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thanks for sharing that link with us.
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A1: still need a lot of undoing of my colonial, western worldviews and how I bring that into my practice
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A2 We are all treaty people!
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A2: I feel it was ignored for too long! Time to do our part in educating this generation. Have seen the positive effects of it.
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A2: we all are treaty people - something that has been lost in our society; we need to build a better future with this in mind
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A2. I'll skip the "we're all treaty" sentiment and just say that it is the beginning to treat and repair injustice!
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Something many of us need to work on - sharing & learning together helps us to build together! https://t.co/FQZ0YC10Gj
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A1: still need a lot of undoing of my colonial, western worldviews and how I bring that into my practice
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This sounds really interesting! Do you work with students in many countries? Or are they here?
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A2: As has been said, we are all treaty people. And there is much ignorance about treaties, which we, as Ts, should be upset by
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A1 Nothing will change if we don't start educating about it
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A2 We are all Treaty people - it's important for all Ss to understand what that means
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A2: we are all part of Treaty and need to understand Treaty in order to grow our future in SK
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I think it could be done alongside students. It's a work in progress for us all
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A2. We are have a responsibility to be involved in reconciliation - we are all treaty people.
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. I've seen the new revised treaty resources! I don't believe they are out yet. Looked really well done though.
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A2 It is important to branch understanding to our next generation of learners. Ultimately for a better, more accepting society
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Hi Everyone! I teach Gr 2 & grad student. It's been a crazy semester but happy to have a free night to join in the chat!
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What positives have you seen?
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A2: we are all treaty people. It would be great to be able to teach it in an authentic way.
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A2. As someone who is passionate about our country's history I feel it's my obligation to teach it and to inform myself.
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Yes! Whiteness = very prevalent in schools & ourselves. This affects our practice. & what we bring into the clssrm
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A2: We need to educate the future generations so we don't repeat the past
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Indeed, no experts :) Work that we can all do, though!
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That's great! Are they interested in learning about all FN cultures, or specifically Canada?
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2. We are all treaty people. We need to decolonize and honour treaties. I want my kids to be proud of their Metis heritage.
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I have too! They are awesome!
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A2 is important because my students deserve to learn their culture and the ideology of their people
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A2. We need Ed leaders willing to acknowledge our past and be part of the reconciliation because we are all treaty people.
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ignorance re: is too common; we as Ts need to address/challenge this.
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Welcome to tonight! Glad you could join...hope it's not distracting you!
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A2. Important for all Ss but especially new to Canada...to learn about our history and the country they now live in l
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What are the best ways to challenge this and understand how our privilege shapes our teaching?
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Absolutely, treaty ed is vital. We need to lean on each other though to help teach it.
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Learning about our past is important to understand our present. What do we mean when we say “We are all treaty people”?
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I agree, we teach the origins of the treaties, but its imperative we teach them as a dynamic part of our present.
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Growth is very important when learning especially w/ a topic relevant to everyone
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I think we take far too many things for granted. We can start to unpack this with Ss
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agreed. can we truly address the calls to action without acknowledging these truths?
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Absolutely! We can't change what's happened but we can change the attitudes moving forward! https://t.co/VuFq5eUpF6
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A2: I feel it was ignored for too long! Time to do our part in educating this generation. Have seen the positive effects of it.
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A2. Nothing but good things can happen from educating people about TreatyEd. Hopefully Ss can take that knowledge home with them
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So, not an attempt to troll, how many people on tonight have read or ?
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New and revised resources, you say? (Next step - NOT burying them on curric. page? Maybe?)
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A2 Treaty Ed is important for helping me better understand the issues my FN family members face and helping to educate myself
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. Totally agree! Not just for our non-First Nations Ss but also our First Nations Ss.
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the present is not a static moment - it is always moving and changing - we need to embrace that and work together.
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A1: Wanting to learn more about different treaties and hear different perspectives. Reading in territory.
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I see our understanding of the many treaties as dynamic and evolving just like the Canadian Charter.
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Q3. What are some of the challenges integrating in the classroom & how can we overcome them? https://t.co/PaeM5zPH4i
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Exactly! We need to educate ourselves, our students, and the community. Small steps can create big change.
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A2: All my SS are Muslim and most have misconceptions about aboriginal/metis people. They need to be informed.
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Annyoung haseoyo! I used to teach there. Great to have you on the chat.
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Awesome, I know many who haven't. Need to begin at basics then learn the context of negotiations.
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reflection, turning privileged lens inward & recognizing our biases. UNlearning is key.
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A2 - Reconciliation is work we must all take part in. We need to take up the recommendations of the TRC - is a start.
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Honouring the treaties is a great focus and goal to keep in mind.
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A3: resistance from parents, as well as other teachers
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Being treaty definitely means something diff 4 & the settler how can we find that balance 2 have
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I'll be the first to say not in the detail and depth that I should. These chats are good reminders!
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. YES! need to work on and moving forward. Being a model for our Ss.
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Yes! Accept the past to move forward in a positive direction for the future.
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A2: is part of reconciliation. We need to have conversations w/ students, read & act on the Calls to Action.
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A3: Those outside the classroom create obstacles. We can overcome by being transparent, opening the door, inviting all to learn
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A3-I've had to backtrack and teach K and 1 content, as well as worldview before gr2 content can be learned
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A3. Not knowing where to find resources and a lack of understanding of treaties are two barriers that we must overcome together
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A3: Students have gone through the school system without any experience with - might not see their personal connection
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Great point! How is possible if all Canadians are not included in the process!
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I'll admit that I only read them this past year myself. Then I had to have conversations to truly understand intent
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A2 Reality is that our Ss will encounter lots of negative "treaty ed" in the world. Start early at school to shape positively.
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A3 - Integrating in an authentic way. There's so much complexity and we need to make sure we respect this.
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Why is that? Was it not taught before? Or just not grasped?
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A3. A fear of "making a mistake". Not being sure where to find resources to use in class.
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A3. Defeatist attitudes towards it. "I can't integrate that in my classroom, it doesn't fit!" I've seen some make movies fit.
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A3 Integrating Treaty Ed into the curriculum can be a challenge. Find the connections!
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I think we're all often in the same boat. We all need to learn more and share that knowledge. Inform others.
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As educators we need to have an open mind and ask others about . We can learn from other educators and our students
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I taught ! Great to see you Carol!
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I am not an expert, but I know a little about Treaty 6, which is where my home is. I only learned this as an adult!
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. finding balance means being willing to share and work together- honouring our diferences- we are in this together!
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It isn't just Muslim ss that have misconceptions, it is a lot of our students.
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A3. Making it a subject that is a priority to teach and not seen as an add-on
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Creating collaboration with others who view the importance of will strengthen this idea https://t.co/BsHcYUBq2E
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A3: Those outside the classroom create obstacles. We can overcome by being transparent, opening the door, inviting all to learn
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A3: Some Ts don't yet see the value. Lack of resources/knowledge/understanding.
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Hi Justine! Great to have you join us tonight!
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True! seeing oneself in the world is vital to growth & "where do I belong?" https://t.co/LyOBBNdtD3
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A2 is important because my students deserve to learn their culture and the ideology of their people
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I've found my students don't have a good understanding of treaty if the concept of worldview hasn't been discussed
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A3 1/1 When we talked re acknowledging treaty land, lots of discussion around listing groups (i.e. Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota...)
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and not teaching it as a singular entity. The "treaties" unit is something we see far too much of.
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A3: finding ways to integrate into subject specific courses like math, science, accounting. Finding useful resources.
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It doesn't help that only in the past few years that has become mandatory. We are still in the 1st stages
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How can we help others "see the value"?
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A3. Challenges are people who don't understand the history of colonization whether it be T, P or S's.
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A3 Can I pigglyback, ? Supporting Ts as they navigate that complexity so the fear of doing wrong doesn't overtake
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A3 2/3 Many views on this: important 2 honour multiple voices/not generalize grps of ppl - no single "right answer" to things.
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A3: finding resources written at appropriate grade levels.
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Uh-oh, we've got a starry-eyed idealist in the crowd! :) Seriously, we can tray to change the norm.
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A3 3/3 Thx 4 insight: borders R colonial concept - not accurate to say "only these 2 ppls were on this Treaty land"
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A3. A fear of misinformation or lack of perspective.
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Yes! Find those connections.
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A3 It's always tough initially to teach it without what we feel would be offending anyone. We tend to step too softly at first
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Worldview is so important. That understanding that there are people who don't view everything as you do.
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tells us to not focus on mistakes; the process of learning (&unlearning) is messy. Doing > not doing.
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or being afraid to ask for help. Part of my path of reconciliation includes mentors & Elders who teach/guide
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A3. One of the biggest obstacles is my own ignorance and unwillingness to face this. Admitting this is a first step to growth
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Focus on the multi-culturalism even in FN's. Don't just focus on the Cree or Dene.
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Check out the website that created for tons of resources at https://t.co/D8Gkk3FYfo https://t.co/RnDWFSAuDo
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A3. Not knowing where to find resources and a lack of understanding of treaties are two barriers that we must overcome together
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A3 I think I struggle most with trying to work it into other subjects. There is enough info for its own class.
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A3 barriers include: my lack in confidence in my subject knowledge.
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A3:Ss negaitve attitudes towards it and Ts that don't agree with the integration. We can set the example, teach what we believe.
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There's always room! Just the clear connection is needed.
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we hear these excuses too often! is having subject-specific sessions to challenge this idea.
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shared that with me today. Great work !
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The authenticity comes from integration though.
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I'd encourage you to read it all. Then gain some context behind sides of the discussions. What did FN think they had?
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Yes, acknowledging is key! It's okay to feel guilty/uncomfortable - it's about where you go from there. https://t.co/4dcpZpl8u7
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A3. One of the biggest obstacles is my own ignorance and unwillingness to face this. Admitting this is a first step to growth
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Yes I have struggled to find resources & not having a huge knowledge base as well to teach it
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. yes I went to a workshop on it in the fall. Still in revision process though.
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A3: Caught between trying to listen more than speak, yet also share what I've learned. Others do it better. etc.
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A3: Ignorance (on my part and my community) and the idea that it's a "special interest issue."
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Open mindedness and flexibility are great tools to have. These skills will go a long way
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Get her Make her wish she wasn't an idealist. =P
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What steps can you make towards shifting this?
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A3 Ignorance from parents and preconceptions from society.
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A3 - Office of the Treaty Commissioner has great resources. https://t.co/qGMZnAdeuE Also many local resources if we just ask.
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A3- Another obstacle I have ran into is not being able to find resources to use that my young students can understand
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You've caught me! You should listen to me debate with my less informed family and friends. Oops!
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Often the content is not taught at all. Very few Ts I have worked with have taught treaty Ed at all https://t.co/CtxVg3E3IW
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Why is that? Was it not taught before? Or just not grasped?
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Q4. What are some strategies to avoid reproducing stereotypes as we teach in an authentic way? https://t.co/ir6N3IfGIx
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We can share resources and teach the teacher!
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Yes! ways of knowing cannot be excluded- they are equally legitimate and must be discussed.
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how do we challenge said resistance, though?
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Honestly time & modeling. Some may never grasp it. Being a T doesn't automatically make one open to "seeing."
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Hi! Thanks so much! I'm happy to be here!
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Exciting news! Did they give any indication of possible release time?
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A3 finding french language resources can also be a challenge for Immersion teachers
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We have awesome students who have lots of knowledge to share - just ask!
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When you don't have the knowledge base, it gets pushed aside. It's not an excuse, but I've been there.
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I know, I've seen them an wish I had time to attend!
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A4 Consult with elders, ask if you are unsure about something
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now that is immediate classroom learning being applied in the real world!
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That is disappointing! I went to many schools. approx. 22 in Sk and received no
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too bad! We will share all resources accumulated through the process online. Be sure to check it out!
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I also fear lack of perspective. It would be best for Elders or other people to be involved perhaps.
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Please share your Treaty Education resources & links!
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Hopefully just doing our best at educating and passing on our own beliefs and acceptance to our Ss
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Persistence I guess is all that we can do. Just keep encouraging and providing the support. Generate student interest.
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I thought it was supposed to be in the next couple months!
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A4. Begin by teaching myths of . Maybe will not longer thing he gets free gas
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A3 not just ignorance but also privilege - it is critical to include the unpacking of one's privilege
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You'll have some resources to add to your collection after tonight!
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I think it depends on if your division and administration see it as priority and hold Ts accountable.
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A4. Involve elders. Work together.
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Great to see the many & students in chat tonight!
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Welcome Colleen! Glad to have you join us!
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A4. Begin by teaching myths of . Maybe will no longer think he gets free gas
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Let's normalize the topic & create comfortability by educating others.
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A4. Being conscious of what we teach and the tools we use. Collaborating with other professionals can authentic integration.
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We should use a hashtag like to make them easier to find!
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A4-I've collected stereotypical items for a "burn box" that we add to. We discuss if items are true or false representations
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You won't know until you try. As teachers, we're more prepared than we think to teach Treaty Ed
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In discussing the & it is imperative 2 understand that benefits all https://t.co/0cSRnKvfBn
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A3: Ignorance (on my part and my community) and the idea that it's a "special interest issue."
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A4 First Nations content integration across the curriculum helps students connect
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As said, I can start with reading the treaties. Then share the truth.
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. Yes. BUT! I'll challenge us all here. Try changing "don't do ___" {treaty unit} to "and THEN..."
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One of the things on the https://t.co/GLHpX4bGfT site is charts that Ss have made connecting outcomes to curriculum.
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A4 talking to someone with more knowledge when we are uncertain and constantly checking the language we are using in class
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being critical of resources used in the classroom is so important! Biases & stereotypes are easily reproduced from it.
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Great idea! Start the trend.
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A4. For me it's important that my students know stereotypes will likely come up and that's ok because that's how we change them.
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What is the significance of the box? Or just a way to collect?
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Q4:Engaging in current cultural experiences. Consulting Elders. Learning alongside students.
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. In this area and others, that "you're doing it wrong" to those trying to start can be dangerous.
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Absolutely, it takes a long time to learn what one side meant as the TRC found out!
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. Yeah the resources I saw were very close to being finalized so I'm sure that's true. Super exciting.
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I'm not so much a as I am a . Not my place.
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. learning is a life-long pursuit - we need to keep that in mind as we undertake new paths.
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A4 helping students understand our shared history and the benefits of reconciliation
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Images that we should not use to represent FNMI people. Oddly, many items can be bought at teacher stores
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A4: Please share all your insight! We need answers
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yes! Never be afraid to ask ?s depends on that relationship of ? asking
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A4 Educate others - use material that is relevant & accurate information
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A2/A3 Fear of creating tokenism and not covering the breadth and depth of diversity there is amongst our Indigenous people
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. I'd reframe the convo to seeing the value in a starting point so long as it doesn't end w/ unit
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A4: Use examples of real people and real situations.
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reaching out and using resources in the community can be very helpful and inspirational for students
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I just wondered if there was a significance to the "burn box" concept. Like the idea of debunking stereotypes
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Geat answers! Psst... It's A not Q. ;-)
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. taking time to investigate the shadows along the path of learning helps us appreciate the sunlight
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. LOVE that idea! Did you go to the "moving forward, never forgetting" display at last year?
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But it should!!! /rant-off
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It goes back to doing > not doing. Cross-curricular, authentic integration doesn't happen instantly.
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Q5. What are some of your favourite resources/lesson ideas/strategies for incorporating in the classroom?
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What a great way to debunk myths and discuss topics! https://t.co/wAuWEp05vI
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A4-I've collected stereotypical items for a "burn box" that we add to. We discuss if items are true or false representations
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That is so exciting that you will sharing those resources! Thank you so much!
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A4: I have found it helpful to openly acknowledge stereotypes as well. Discuss where they come from. Take away their power.
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Some nations have generated more resources than others. The Cree were pretty successful.
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I'll take some of that blame, as well.
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Never really considered that. A consultant passed the idea on to me so I would have to ask her.
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Aahhhh! , I'm 6 minutes behind!!!
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A5. My fellow FN teachers who have lived quite the lives. When you learn to listen you will learn so much!
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No, I'm not sure what that is. Explain?
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. Absolutely. And that's for all things in teaching. Paralysis comes w/ wanting it mastered on day1
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Bring in guest speakers to share experiences.
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Hah, did it my first time on and no one pointed it out. Kind of wish they did!
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. Yes! Remembering you aren't on your own! Involving students in the process of constructing current knowledge.
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. That's important to say as we send our pre-service Ts out to the field - we're ALL still growing
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A5: Check out 's website starsregina.ca & 's website treatyedcamp.ca for great resources!
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What a cool idea! I bet the students really connected with that. https://t.co/hHjbmeWb2B
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A4-I've collected stereotypical items for a "burn box" that we add to. We discuss if items are true or false representations
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They were, but in some ways that's why we need to make sure to talk about the sioux and the saulteaux
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agreed. We need to change the discourse. If those with power don't call out the stereotype it continues on
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It for sure is! Leaning is a lifelong journey!
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Heh heh heh... oh wait... I mean... nobody noticed! :)
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A5 Teaching Treaty Ed with a theme: Circle of Courage
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It's a crazy night tonight, good thing didn't do Integrate tonight!
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I love allowing my FN and Metis students to share their experiences and to encourage others to take part. Ex. Smudging, Powows
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Hey - Kyle here in Regina checking in late. What did I miss?
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...I have a long memory Amy! ;-)
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yep, also Treaties are across Canada.
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What ways can we overcome this? Consulting with other Ts and Elders goes a long way
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Yes - ask elders, ask others for help, and be open to learning! https://t.co/UDyRI4evt4
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A4 talking to someone with more knowledge when we are uncertain and constantly checking the language we are using in class
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Yes! The discussion needs to be there in order for a positive learning experience to occur
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It was awesome and I think this is what needs to happen. Ss need to share whatever their cult is with other Ss
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A5:In my preinternship I created a blog w my experiences & resources re: & residential schools https://t.co/Y1tW9gQea1
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Hi Kyle! Glad you could join! We're discussing barriers and overcoming them in teaching
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.@ErinCBenjamin@atTheMAG Really awesome display about residential schools and how to heal, move forward. https://t.co/6H23BxTG06
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. Gabriel Dumont Library at SUNTEP has a section dedicated to this! It's fantastic!
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Absolutely, so where is the limit? Do we teach treaty 11 which doesn't affect us directly?
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A5. I have been pretty jealous of our S's who have actually gone on the treaty 4 field trip! There Are many other opportunities
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I love so many of the resources there!
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Absolutely! Bring about experiences into the open for safe discussion and learning opportunity
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Thanks Kendra, important topics for sure!
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. Shout-out to who took our internship seminar group to GDI for a tour last summer!
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agreed. Unfortunately I know a lot of Ts with fairly closed minds about certain things.
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Elders and individuals who have strong ways of knowing provide the best learning experiences https://t.co/LfZF6YX8Nm
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Bring in guest speakers to share experiences.
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A5. It was an art project that a woman named Sarah from Regina Public presented to us in uni.; a canvas self portrait painting.
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Oh circle of Courage , such an abuse as far as I'm concerned
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yes! Sometimes though that 'fear' or 'hesitancy' to dive in reflects resistance. Can be problematic.
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. It's a fantastic place I hadn't been to until last summer. Best resources are often so close by!
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Start with where you are! As more teachers take up this work, there will be the capacity to go broader.
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They're probably closed to more than just I bet. Wonder if there are ways to help.
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A5 1/3 we did a letter writing and sharing activity with my students to talk about issues in Canada and Korea.
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tonight, a metric fecal matter tonne! is wild tonight
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Soooo much! I can hardly keep up! :) Welcome to the
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I need to check this out! Thanks
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This is a really interesting idea. Would love to hear more about it when you get a chance!
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Bingo! It's also very powerful for Ss to understand each other at a deeper level
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I teach grade 4, so mostly focus on our region. grade five is Canada. Need to touch on other areas too.
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A5 2/2 I feel like this idea could work back home as well. The kids felt more inclined to share when they were writing.
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That's great! Learn from one another
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Fear of teaching often stems from a discomfort in recognizing privilege and colonial heritage. https://t.co/6vXP2BxEKS
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yes! Sometimes though that 'fear' or 'hesitancy' to dive in reflects resistance. Can be problematic.
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High school teachers need to focus on National issues too.
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A5: otc kit has some good resources. Keepers of the Earth anthology. Elders. Trip to Wanuskewin
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For sure, I can send you some stuff this weekend. Remind me if I forget
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shake my head. I have my own opinions of the circle of courage, but I don't feel like trolling tonight
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This is my first time hearing about this - will definitely be checking it out, thanks!
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I'd agree! But when we learn social studies we don't learn everything about Ontario
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yes we all work with some at some point. Closed minded Parents too.
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A5 'Fatty Legs' is a great novel study for middle years about residential schools. Also available in French
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A5: Did a 2 month unit in my internship that looked at the tipi teachings. Created a classroom .
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Great picture books with excellent stories to connect with.
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Do this project every 2 yrs with my Ss. Will find pic. https://t.co/Dpi7Vro4Kc
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A5. It was an art project that a woman named Sarah from Regina Public presented to us in uni.; a canvas self portrait painting.
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Not sure I completely agree with you. I think many just don't know where to start. The elephant as it were.
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. we must meet ppl where they are & rewalk the path with them.
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A6: you can never have enough resources, but it always seems to come down to needing the proper education
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You should share so can add to our site!
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A5. PD opportunities for all teachers and allowing time for discussion with Coteachers to implement authentic strategies
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"I will 'splain. No, is too much. I will sum up." LOTS!
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"My Name Is Seepeetza" is also a great resource; short read & great to combine w/ Fatty Legs for differentiation.
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A6 Provide resources to your colleagues and encouragement
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A5 One of our Ts had the Ss go to the playground and w/o speaking (represented lang barriers) divide/share the playground
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That's what I always feel I am lacking with teaching treaties to primary classes
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This sounds great! Would love to add it to our site!
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Awesome name! Thanks for sharing!
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You can never have enough encouragement when taking on such a big and important responsibility https://t.co/Py6XQHziuA
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A6 Provide resources to your colleagues and encouragement
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You'll just love it Erin!
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A6 co-teach or team-teach if you're feeling overwhelmed. Access elders.
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A6. Access to elders more easily in every school (even those who assume they don't have a FN population).
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but underlying that is other stuff. If told 2 teach math & u hate math, u would go learn about it! Why not w/ treatyed?
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What about when elders don't want to be accessed?
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thanks I'll have to check that out.
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But is it a matter of hate? You need to face the elephants (rumors, myths, misconceptions) and that's hard!
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There is always others for support! Never be afraid to ask for assistance.
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Awesome thanks ! I will be exploring both of those websites! https://t.co/bOtfadZqkV
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A5: Check out 's website starsregina.ca & 's website treatyedcamp.ca for great resources!
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Computer is going to die. thanks for the great advice/info on .
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& provide many powerful learning exps re: & . PD = so important.
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Bookmarked. Thanks Kelly!
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A5 SPDU gives out a really good list of resources for K-9
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share them with me privately, I've been using it in my classroom. Fresh perspective?
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What's the story behind it?
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I have yet to meet an Elder that did not want to share knowledge.
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Find an elder that is willing to share. There's other resources to access.
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A6: We need to develop PLC's within our community and onward - build those relationships where we can support and collaborate
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Thanks for joining us Sarah and sharing your ideas!
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I think it's easier said than done, so what can be done to bring elders back into the fold?
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I have it. DM me your email and I'll send it.
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. Ss LOVED it and so did other educators in the building. Heres a picture of the end product: https://t.co/BaaKSdw4ni
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or "fear math." Still, you'd learn about it. Resistance 2 "elephants" comes from underlying desire to not see issues.
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A6: Support from FNIM community members. Support from parents. Support from same subject teachers as me.
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Invite them into the school - make them feel welcome. The school will always have an open door.
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very important. The knowledge of Elders is beneficial to ALL & is important for .
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Is this a common barrier? I have never been the one to coordinate elder visits myself.
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Honouring a huge piece in which is often overlooked. Important to know and preserve first languages
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Q7. What are some strategies for dealing with resistance to from students/parents/colleagues? https://t.co/aFK7GtBiSu
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A6: Resources are always key, but collaborating with your PLN is a great start. Be supportive of anyone incorporating
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maybe try to connect with someone through Skype or social media?
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is arguably MORE important in school w/out FN population. https://t.co/IePT0moguh
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A6. Access to elders more easily in every school (even those who assume they don't have a FN population).
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A5: an Elder taught my Ss that we have 2 ears & 1 mouth; went on a silent walk outside & shared what we learned from listening
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is too much for my wifi to handle. That's always a good sign
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We will have to have this discussion sometimes, maybe I'm wrong, but fresh perspectives help
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I admit I don't know the process to access an elder. Is it difficult? How do we go about this?
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Good point. Have you had success doing this? Where would one start with no language knowledge?
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but agreed - it's also just plain hard. Just don't want that to be an acceptable excuse.
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There's a form on the RPSB site.
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About 1 to intro, 1 sketching, 1 drawing on canvas, 2 painting and then putting together. So 5-6 classes.
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Often the work is done for you at a division level. But when you have to find them it can be a challenge.
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A5: Nelson has some levelled readers for primary Ss on FN worldview and content. Anyone have opinions on them?
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A7 Educate parents through a parent night. Include them in the learning experience
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I'm beg, borrow, stealing that!
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so true. Non FN people need to be aligned with FN people. in our society
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I understand. So the question for me it how to open it up in a respectful dialogue. Need to prep the class first
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looks very useful to me. I hope to share that with colleagues at school.
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A7 invite your teaching peers to plan with you or open up your classroom to the parents and your peers
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I have to run, thanks . See you next week!
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So true! depends on the revitalizing of trad languages
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some schools (community) have assigned elders. Contact the division office if unsure.
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A7. bring them into a class, let them see what you are teaching. provide them with resources to understand why it matter
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Thanks for joining tonight Erin!
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Your school division has an Elder. Possibly more than one.
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Agreed. I think acknowledging to students that you are learning alongside them is powerful.
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. depends on the division. Usually contact the through a mediator. Not difficult.
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In Regina there is presently a group of great ppl trying to create a Cree immersion school!
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Can that be a form of censorship though? "Assigned Elders"?
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for sure it's got some good stuff that can be adapted to suit younger or older students.
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Never bring a dead battery to fight, I always say! :) Take care!
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This is huge. Plus, shows Ss that there's always more to learn & important to value this into adulthood.
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And I bet there are actually a lot of FN people in schools who may not "look" like people's stereotypes of them
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A7 Sharing the T&R document. I think a read through the history section would help P/T/S have a better understanding
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Read this as "fad" languages, was very confused for a while.
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A6: The school community, but learning fast from my the value in having a PLN is necessary for my own growth and change
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is important in ALL schools! https://t.co/6ojUhgDvBw
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I couldn't agree more coming from a school with 0% SS who are FNIM. Many of my students don't see it as important to learn.
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A7: Conversations & relationships. Engaging w/ Ss, families & colleagues in the TRC Calls to Action.
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I work in a band school where our goals is honouring language so I so have support to integrate this in the classroom
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A7. Leading by example can show teachers/students/parents the importance. Showing the impact of what society could be
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A7:Use curriculum to back you.I personally haven't felt much backlash though.I feel if you teach it throughout, not in isolation.
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A7. I learned a lot from the Blanket exercise
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Follow others in this chat to grow your
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That makes sense. Any tips for someone not in that situation?
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thanks for joining us, Erin! Have a great weekend!
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TA - What is one thing you can do this next week to authentically integrate in your teaching? https://t.co/v6r9Mop2to
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Each canvas is autobiographical to S using traditional geometric patterns.
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Our division has one on staff.
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. AGREED! Language can be very powerful and something to learn alongside with Ss.
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that is wonderful news! Would love to see that become a reality
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Bringing parents into their student's learning experiences will limit the fear of the unknown https://t.co/O0aH1f9f3m
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A7: Conversations & relationships. Engaging w/ Ss, families & colleagues in the TRC Calls to Action.
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Modelling is a great way to engage Sts.
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The Elders I have met seem to love sharing their stories with those who are interested. They are the keepers of knowledge!
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schools, parents and teachers need to read the TRC https://t.co/KjXhi6el4f
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A7: Conversations & relationships. Engaging w/ Ss, families & colleagues in the TRC Calls to Action.
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tells me she is bringing this to my classroom during her 3 week pre-internship block. https://t.co/T38YAL7N15
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A7. I learned a lot from the Blanket exercise
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TA - Find connections where they might not be apparent. Working on something that I hope will be amazing for a math unit!
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Stepping out early tonight. Thanks for the great discussion and sharing of resources.
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I think the strategy was put in place to help foster community and make it easier to access.
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. YES! It is CANADA'S history not just First Nation's peoples history.
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Storytelling is a fantastic experience!
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I know, there is no perfect system for getting Elders in the classroom.
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And I love your concept - can't wait to hear more about it. https://t.co/sjY4NHpBn1
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TA - Find connections where they might not be apparent. Working on something that I hope will be amazing for a math unit!
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Have a great night Ashley!
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. I like the idea of including them in a learning experience! NEAT!
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So what about schools where it is only FN population?
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TA- rather than trying to integrate treaty ed into other subjects, I took my treaty O/C and integrated other classes
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I agree ! also needs to be taught at all gr levels! Starting right from primary https://t.co/KJ0G5D208O
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is important in ALL schools! https://t.co/6ojUhgDvBw
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I couldn't agree more coming from a school with 0% SS who are FNIM. Many of my students don't see it as important to learn.
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Thanks for joining us tonight!
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. glad you could join tonight! thankful for the knowledge & experience you bring to the conversation re: treatyed.
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Me too! Looking forward to seeing this is action!
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do a cree ( or any of the 1st languages) prayer in the morning, have a choose a cree or any language word of the day
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Important there, but may well look very different. Need to start w/ students' experiences/understanding, go from there.
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I always remind myself that my language was taken, (stolen through abuse and shame) but not lost. 4
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TA still on winter break, in the new school year, I am going to address the FN cultural appropriation in our town
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Sorry I had to miss this one. I will be reading back so brace yourself for likes and retweets.
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I'll tell you about it tomorrow! Hoping to get to help me make it work in a powerful way!
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yes! is mandated so it is our job as Ts to integrate it.
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Good question and good point! Important questions to ask as we look at barriers
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Thanks, I like those. Simple, but a start to hopefully something bigger.
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Love it! Appropriation VS. Appreciation--> very important to be thinking about.
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Loved tonight. Will definitely have to take part more often!!
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Always be glad to have you!
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This will always hold such a powerful place in my mind! I recommend everyone experiences it.
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We'd love to see you again! Hope you took away some valuable thoughts and information!
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Yes I agree that that needs to be integrated into the different subjects throughout the whole year
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Yes! Please do. Thanks for joining us tonight.
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killed my internet once tonight. Great chat on , thanks everyone!
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Good chat tonight. Thanks everyone! Hectic day in the books for tomorrow so must get a rest!
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great idea! Have labels perhaps (like the French and English) but include local languages.
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Thank you for joining . A big round of applause for Awesome!
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Is it just me, or did out-crazy both of us tonight!
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. Yes I feel the backlash more when you ONLY teach historic First Nation's content. Many people support culture!
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TA talking about how to treat our environment with respect in 7/8 social. Making our own PSA's to promote change.
