Module 2: weblog 1 (Chantal Drolet)

First Nations Pedagogy

Indigenous communities around the world are creating programs of significant value to cultural preservation and indigenous empowerment.

Resources available:

• First Nations pedagogy, curriculum, education, and ways of knowing and being
• Curriculum development, Consultant and Writing services related to First Nations education and knowledge
• Theory:
  • Related to the unique and sacred tenets of First Nations pedagogy, education and Way of Life
  • Curriculum:
    • Examples, principles and services related to the development of First Nations governed,
    • Developed and implemented curriculum from K-12
    • Post-secondary, and continuing life-long education

Links to other sites:

Many interesting articles:

1. Indigenous knowledge and pedagogy in First Nations education
   1. Article by Battiste, M. (2002): extensive literature review with recommendations for the Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
   2. Long term strategies for institutional change in universities and colleges: Facilitating native people negotiating a middle ground.
      1. Bobiwash, A. R. (1999). Center for World Indigenous Studies

Usefulness for research on Indigenous knowledge, media, and community reality:

This site offers insights about “the ways of knowing, learning, and teaching inherent to the traditional methods of informal and formal aboriginal education.”

Address: http://firstnationspedagogy.com/index.html