Indigenizing our Learning at Shannon Lake Elementary Truth

Indigenizing our Learning at Shannon Lake Elementary

Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action for Educators At Shannon Lake, we are working towards: - Improving education attainment levels and success rates. - Developing culturally appropriate curricula.

School District 23’s Commitment: Together, we will foster Indigenous student success through the lens of equity. - Developing and implementing Kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum and learning resources on Indigenous peoples in Canadian history, and the history and legacy of residential schools - Sharing information and best practices on teaching curriculum related to residential schools and Indigenous history. - Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.

Connecting to the First Peoples Principles of Learning

The Four Food Chiefs “An Okanagan concept that means our …indigenous way …the evolving knowledge and practices that have sustained the people culturally and ecologically for thousands of years. ” Bill Cohen “Learning is embedded in memory, history and story. ” First Peoples Principles of Learning

“Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or in certain situations. ” First Peoples Principles of Learning

Indigenous Ways of Learning “Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities. ” First Peoples Principles of Learning

Orange Shirt Day (September 30 th) is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of those schools.

Beading During Lunch Break “Learning involves patience and time” First Peoples Principles of Learning

Outdoor Learning Centre Weaving with our Indigenous Advocate “Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge” First Peoples Principles Of Learning