As a history teacher, it is so important to me to infuse First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and culture into the curriculum, because they are PART OF CANADA and PART OF THE WORLD. Why shouldn’t they be included!? While it is great to have Native Studies courses (that aren’t yet mandatory), all teachers should have professional development on this subject to educate all Canadian youth, and to allow those First Nations, Métis and Inuit students to feel represented in their learning environments.
Some cool things!
You should follow @i-haz-a-rezervation – they provide really interesting historical and contemporary topics involving Indigenous peoples, and some other cool things, as well.
Another brief video discussing colonization and 500 years of history:
Happy National Aboriginal Day! Chi Miigwech for listening!
And with common topics this year of Reconciliation and Canada 150, it is important to note how the history of Canada is actually taught. Are we teaching the truth? Does Canada have its priorities straight? Here is an interesting article to consider the Indigenous perspective of Canada’s 150 years: https://nowtoronto.com/news/canada-s-150th-a-celebration-of-indigenous-genocide/
As a history teacher, it is so important to me to infuse First Nations, Métis and Inuit history and culture into the curriculum, because they are PART OF CANADA and PART OF THE WORLD. Why shouldn’t they be included!? While it is great to have Native Studies courses (that aren’t yet mandatory), all teachers should have professional development on this subject to educate all Canadian youth, and to allow those First Nations, Métis and Inuit students to feel represented in their learning environments.
Some cool things!
You should follow @i-haz-a-rezervation – they provide really interesting historical and contemporary topics involving Indigenous peoples, and some other cool things, as well.
Another brief video discussing colonization and 500 years of history:
Happy National Aboriginal Day! Chi Miigwech for listening!
And with common topics this year of Reconciliation and Canada 150, it is important to note how the history of Canada is actually taught. Are we teaching the truth? Does Canada have its priorities straight? Here is an interesting article to consider the Indigenous perspective of Canada’s 150 years: https://nowtoronto.com/news/canada-s-150th-a-celebration-of-indigenous-genocide/
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