2/4/2020 5 Comments Curriculum as placeWhile reading the article, it discussed a project that relates back to Indigenous teachings. Throughout this article there are many thoughts and points on reinhabitation and decolonization.
Ways in which you see reinhabitation throughout the narrative:
Ways in which you see decolonization throughout the narrative:
It is quite clear that land and place were two very important aspects in this article. As a future teacher, I believe it is important to share all of the Indigenous backgrounds with my students. I want my students to refer to our land as being Treaty land. We are all Treaty members; therefore, it is important we give respect to that and use the correct and original terminology when referring to places. The history and background on the areas we live are so hidden. This needs to be turned around. We need to start recognizing this as teachers and talk, respect and share about the importance of Treaty land. Not only is teaching my future student about Treaty land important, I want my students to know the value of connecting with Elders in the community as well. I took a Cree 100 class at the University for my language elective and I hope to carry that knowledge with me as I teach. I hope I can share and make connections with my students to show them how important Indigenous culture is. By doing this, this will create relationships within the classroom and the natural environment with live in.
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2/4/2020 09:36:26 am
You have some very crucial points about how we are all treaty people. I think it is very important that all our future students know that we are located on treaty land. Learning about other cultures helps us to create relationships with the land, and other individuals.
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2/4/2020 09:37:04 am
I loved how thorough you were with your examples. Understanding where you come from and who you are is another aspect of Indigenous culture that is something we struggle with talking or even knowing about. Simply understanding and connecting to the treaty territory that you are a part of is a huge step and should be a part of your classroom, which I see you will incorporate. Well done! Is there any other ways in which you can incorporate traditional ways of knowing into your classroom in the future?
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Ireland South
2/4/2020 09:39:21 am
Hi,
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Ashlyn Helmeczi
2/4/2020 09:39:39 am
Thanks for sharing! I really like how you mentioned that we are all treaty people and as teachers we need to acknowledge this in the classroom and allow students to understand Indigenous ways of knowing.
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makenna
2/4/2020 09:42:31 am
One thing that really stuck out to me in your post is how you mention community connection. I grew up in a small town and our community was very close and learnt many things from each other. This point of having students being taught by elders and other adults is one way I feel you could bring parents into the classroom to have them share a story or teach a tradition.
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