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BCTF – Aboriginal Ways Of Knowing and Being #4

https://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/AboriginalEducation/AboriginalWaysofKnowing.pdf

I also use this as a guide to inform the work that I do as a Indigenous Curriculum Consultant.  This is similar to the FNESC “First Peoples Principles of Learning”.  I find that the BCTF’s “Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Being” document makes deeper connections to cultural learning and protocol.

In understanding that many of our Indigenous teachings are rooted in the land,  I love that the first statement on this document is: “Learning is connected to the land, place, and spirit”.  It also recognizes a sacred connection our environment.

**Note this document has been revised its title to “Indigenous Ways Of Knowing and Being” but is not yet available in digital format.

FNESC – First Peoples Principles of Learning #3

http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/PUB-LFP-POSTER-Principles-of-Learning-First-Peoples-poster-11×17.pdf

The First Peoples Principles of Learning has been developed by the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC).  The purpose of this document it to have teachers reflect on how to approach the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in a respectful and holistic way.

All these principles speak to me, but one that I constantly connect with is: “learning involves generational roles and responsibilities”.  I honour my elders and knowledge keepers who help guide me in the important work I am doing as the Indigenous Education Consultant for the Vancouver School Board.

I have shared this document with teachers, and they have embraced it, using it to help guide them in planning and facilitating Indigenous perspectives and content within BC’s new revised curriculum.