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M3 P2

Decolonizing the French Language Class… Digital story-telling?

As I go through (the limited) literature about de-colonizing French Immersion classes, I find that a lot of it is Social Studies focused. Where I struggle is more in my Core French and FRAL courses. I realize I’d also love to implement more technology while also de-colonizing my classroom. Before taking the course, technology and indigeneity seemed like oil and water to me. However, I’m seeing that there are ways in using technology while also making space for Indigenous knowledge and ways of teaching in my classroom. I’m curious to know more about digital story-telling as a way to learn more about Indigenous stories but for students to also tell their own stories in relation to the land where they are situated. I will be using modules 3 and 4 to explore some directions for my research paper, so I apologize if they are a little all over the place!

Thing 6: Digital Storytelling

Module 2 – Post 5

Tipiskawi Kisik: Night Sky Star Stories by Wilfred Buck

This resource is a video series to learn star stories from Wilfred Buck who is Cree. This made me reflect on how Zimmerman et al. (2000) shared how some Indigenous peoples could be offended when Indigenous stories are being recorded. I have been fortunate to attend Wilfred Buck’s sessions before and he always shares how these stories are created to be heard with others so that they can be passed on from generation to generation. As mentioned in Zimmerman et al. (2000) these videos can preserve his culture and stories. I think these video provide a strong voice to share stories of the sky. How will educators and students learn if we don’t have resources like this created? How can we ensure what we are using is with an authentic voice? These are to capture the stories of the sky from a Cree’s perspectives and histories. Whereas, we need to remember Indigenous communities are diverse across Turtle Island and many different nations may have different stories about the sky. This resource is informative because it is done through oral traditions and gives insight into how stars tell us a story.

Module 2 – Post 3

This resource provides a wealth of knowledge through videos. I was fortunate to travel on the Canada C3 expedition in 2017. This expedition brought Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals from coast to coast to coast to learn together to make a better Canada/Turtle Island. This was one of the most transformative learning experiences I have ever encountered. I was able to connect with my class virtually to share my journey. The videos that were produced daily on the ship truly speak to experiences that happened across Canada. I was able to hear and join in on ceremonies daily to build a better understanding of traditional knowledge.

Here are a few of my favorite videos from Canada C3 about Reconciliation:

Explore Canada C3 video resources as these are quick videos to provide knowledge to your class or for yourself to learn more about our histories. The videos share stories about relocation, reconciliation, impacts of the oil industry in communities, sixties scoop, ceremonies, celebration of cultures, and personal stories. Please take the time to navigate this resource and learn more about Canada from coast to coast to coast.

This resource is valuable because it shows how videos can become a teaching tool to provide a voice for Indigenous Peoples.

If you have any questions about my journey feel free to connect. https://canadac3.ca/en/expedition/

 

Module 1 – Post 5

Google Earth is an interactive digital tool that enhances educational experiences. Review these Google Earth Stories that help to share knowledge about our Canadian history. Three Canadian Geographic Google Earth Stories to explore:

  1. Canada’s Residential Schools
  2. Indigenous Cultural Heritage
  3. Original Place Names

https://earth.google.com/web/@43.127456,-80.240846,200.99398697a,4500000d,35y,0h,45t,0r/data=CkYSRBIgYTBlNWFkNDVhMjBiMTFlN2IzZmQzZjBhY2YwNDZiOWEiIGVmZWVkX3JjZ3NfcmVzaWRlbnRpYWxfc2Nob29sc18w

https://earth.google.com/web/@55.95077294,-79.32640954,-3.37038313a,5664994.70106378d,35y,23.89356515h,0t,0r/data=CjASLhIgYjU0YWFhNDI2ZTRhMTFlOGFjYjM0ZGJhNDk1NmM3YjQiCnZveV9zcGxhc2g

https://earth.google.com/web/@55.95077294,-79.32640954,-3.37038313a,5664994.70106378d,35y,23.89356515h,0t,0r/data=Cj4SPBIgYmVjMmFjMDczMzhlMTFlOGEzYTFmZjM4NTk0YmQ5ZmEiGGVmZWVkX3JjZ3NfcGxhY2VfbmFtZXNfMA

These resources make learning visible.

Google Earth can also be used to map different regions. For example when searching Treaty 7 in Google Earth I was able to see the borders and share the different Blackfoot regions in Alberta. You can view the Google Earth Stories that are designed and shared in the voyager tab of Google Earth. However, you can also make your own Google Earth projects to build your own stories. This is valuable as it focuses on creation versus consumption. The Canadian Geographic Google Earth stories are important to view as they were designed with authentic voices across Canada. They were made to give teachers the confidence to teach about Indigenous topics.

I think everyone should use Google Earth as a resource because it is imperative for people to understand what is where, why there, and why care?