Subject: Are We Related?
Are We Related?
February 18th, 2023 at 11:03 am MDTIndigenous Kinship TeachingsDear Readers, Today, I want to talk about Indigenous kinship teachings, which are deeply ingrained in the traditions and beliefs of Indigenous peoples across Canada and around the world. In Indigenous cultures, kinship is ...
Apologies....
February 11th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTThe Apology Heard Around the WorldDear Reader On June 11, 2008, then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper delivered an official apology to Indigenous peoples in Canada for the harm caused by the residential school system. The apology was a significant momen ...
You needed this to leave your home area or go to jail.
February 10th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTWhat is The Pass System?Dear subscriber, The Pass System was a policy implemented by the Canadian government in the late 1800s and early 1900s that restricted the movement of Indigenous people in certain areas of the country. Under this system, Indig ...
Why do we have Reservations in Canada?
February 9th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTUnderstanding Reservations in CanadaDear reader, The creation of reservations for First Nations in Canada was a significant event in the history of Indigenous peoples in the country. Beginning in the late 1800s, the Canadian government established a ...
This 15th century principle, still effects Indigenous People today.
February 8th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTHow the Doctrine of Discovery Impacted Indigenous PeoplesDear reader, The Doctrine of Discovery is a historical legal principle that was used to justify European colonization of lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples. It was first articulated in the ...
Educators Should Know This About Who Got Free-Land in Canada
February 7th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTUnderstanding the Distribution of Free Farm Land to Newcomers in 1800s CanadaDear Educators, As we delve into Canadian history, it is important to understand the distribution of free farm land to newcomers in the 1800s. The Dominion Lands Act of 1872 ...
What term do you use... First Nation or Aboriginal?
February 6th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTUnderstanding the Differences: Indigenous, First Nations, Aboriginal, and Native AmericanDear subscribers, As we continue to learn and educate ourselves about the history and culture of different groups of people, it is important to understand the te ...
How Educators Can Integrate Indigenous Teachings in The Classroom
February 5th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTIntegrating Indigenous Teachings into the ClassroomDear Educators, As we strive to create a more inclusive and culturally responsive classroom, it is important to consider the incorporation of Indigenous teachings and perspectives. Integrating Indige ...
Understanding TQS for Indigenous Teachings in Classrooms
February 4th, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTUnderstanding Teacher Quality Standards for Indigenous Teachings in AlbertaDear Educators, As we strive to improve the education of all students in Alberta, it is essential to understand the teacher quality standards in regards to Indigenous teaching ...
For Educators Wanting to Learn Quick About The Tipi
February 3rd, 2023 at 6:00 am MDTThe Significance of the Tipi in Indigenous CultureDear Reader, The tipi, also known as a teepee or tepee, is a traditional dwelling of Indigenous peoples in North America, particularly among the Plains tribes in Canada. The tipi holds great signific ...