Some books are better listened to than read. Particularly when they are read by the author, and it seems like that author is talking directly to you. Braiding Sweetgrass is one of those books. Not a book to listen to in one sitting but a book to savour over time. It is like sitting down to visit with either myContinue reading “Thanksgiving and Reciprocity”
Category Archives: Indigenous Education
Tidal WAV Returns
Wild About Vancouver (WAV) Outdoor Education Festival is a free public outdoor education festival offering practical ways to get children (and adults) outdoors more regularly. WAV is open to the public and aims to unite and create long-term sustainable outdoor experiential learning networks for organizations, schools, youth programs, and the broader citizenry of Vancouver. WAV isContinue reading “Tidal WAV Returns”
Indigenous Experience is Canadian History – Remember on Sept. 30th
Orange shirt day is officially marked on September 30 each year, as that was the time of year Indigenous children were historically taken from their homes to attend residential schools in Canada. Orange shirt day is not a day about guilt for actions of other Canadians in days gone by. It is about being part of aContinue reading “Indigenous Experience is Canadian History – Remember on Sept. 30th”
Exploring Educational Change with Educators in Vancouver, British Columbia
Educational change is an exciting topic with he promise of many pro-active, positive changes in educational systems around the world. I am working with secondary teachers at Royal Bridge Education Group in Coquitlam today. We will be engaging in learning about educational change and responding to the ideas using strategies and tools to engage learnersContinue reading “Exploring Educational Change with Educators in Vancouver, British Columbia”
Wild About Vancouver and More…
I am on the Steering Committee of a group called Wild About Vancouver, brainchild of our fearless leader, Dr. Hart Banack, UBC. This is a particularly good opportunity because I get together with people who experience the concept of #GetOutdoors on so many different levels. Our conversation started with a goal of organizing an outdoorContinue reading “Wild About Vancouver and More…”
The Indigenous Voice
I grew up living, learning and playing in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. I saw Indigenous people but I did not hear their voices. In school we learned about a culture that was part of our past. Not our present. Definitely not our future. Continue reading “The Indigenous Voice”
A Learning Tour at University Hill Elementary
Welcome. As a member of the VSB, I would like to acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Coast Salish peoples. We are fortunate to be nestled in the Pacific Spirit Park and in walking distance of the beach. Teachers and students are able to exploreContinue reading “A Learning Tour at University Hill Elementary”
Learning from Wab Kinew
I’m getting ready for Wab Kinew’s visit organized by Vancouver Kidsbooks this Wednesday. I finally read his book The Reason You Walk (2017 edition) from the stack beside my bed. This book brings to life the negative impact of residential schools on the parenting of the children who attended. It is a very personal story of Wab’sContinue reading “Learning from Wab Kinew”
A New Age of Joy & Optimism for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
I love the picture of this little guy on the front page of The Vancouver Sun. The sparkle in his eyes and the look on his face remind me so much of my son at that age. With life comes the opportunity for grand adventure! Joy is suppose to be part of every child’s life. Continue reading “A New Age of Joy & Optimism for Indigenous Peoples in Canada”
Weaving Together the Stories of Reconciliation
Latash Maurice Nahanee performed his first national premiere on Thursday night as part of the cast of Weaving Reconciliation – Our Way. It is presented not only as a play, but also as a cultural encounter, written by Renae Morriseau, Rosemary Georgeson and Savannah Walling with contributions from the cast, knowledge keepers and partnering communities. Continue reading “Weaving Together the Stories of Reconciliation”
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