This document is written by the Ministry Of Education – Aboriginal Education department with the intent to move forward to deconstruct and decolonize education in BC. Themes that are covered include:
Characteristics of Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives
Connectedness and Relationship
Awareness of History
Local Focus
Engagement with the Land, Nature, the Outdoors
Emphasis on Identity
Community Involvement: Process and Protocols
The Power of Story
Traditional Teaching
Language and Culture
Experiential Learning
Attributes of Responsive Schooling
The Role of the Teacher