Module 1, Post 1
The is an online professional learning community formed between the First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario (FNMIEAO), and the Mathematics Knowledge Network. Their goal is to promote Indigenous Knowledge systems in the context of mathematics, science technology engineering & mathematics (STEM) and advance Indigenous education in Ontario for Indigenous community and all learners in education.
“We Come From the Stars” is a 6-part webinar series. Each segment is approximately 1.5 hrs. It is a community of elders gathering and sharing their Indigenous traditions, stories, and knowledge. This is an interesting example of how an Indigenous community can create connection in a digital space.
“Indigenous Knowledge & Mathematics Community of Practice” is a collection of 5 videos, each approximately 5 minutes long, demonstrating the integration of math concepts through Indigenous culture and traditions (drumming, building a lodge, and medicine walk).
First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario. (2021, May 28). Revitalizing Star Knowledge Webinars. http://www.fnmieao.com/initiatives/
First Nations, Metis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario. (2021, May 28). Indigenous Knowledge & Mathematics Community of Practice (Exploring Math Through the Construction of a Lodge Part 1) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHGi8YXqS7w&list=PLC-h5KFwALU2nI4lL7gu4xRjSPfDBiX8W&index=2&t=5s