I grew up in the heart of Langley, BC. I was happy to live in the same home from birth until I moved out to attend University. Our neighborhood was filled with many children and young families. My memories are … Read More
I am currently the vice principal at Haldane Elementary School in Chase, BC about 45 minutes east of Kamloops, BC. The village of Chase is located on the shores of the spectacular Little Shuswap Lake. It is a privilege and … Read More
Kevin Monkman Today I have had the privilege of working for the WSANEC school board, in W̱JOȽEȽP, for the past thirteen years. I work at the Saanich Adult Education Center, educational home to the four SENCOTEN speaking WSANEC communities,W̱JOȽEȽP, BOKECN, … Read More
I, Kevin Monkman, am registered through Peguis First Nation, as both a band member, as well as with the Federal Government’s registry of Indian Status. Though I have never lived in Peguis, my ancestors originated from the red-river area and … Read More
Abawaadiziwin: The Art of Being Together [Photograph]. Retrieved from http://www.our-story.ca/winners/arts/5697:abawaadiziwin-the-art-of-being-together Alberta Education. (2009). K–12 Arts Education: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Focus Groups— Themes and Findings in Arts Education. Retrieved from https://education.alberta.ca/media/482107/kto12arts_fnmi.pdf. Auditor General of British Columbia. (2019). Progress audit: … Read More
Recommendation #1: Place Based Learning Using QR Codes and Student Voice Place Based Learning and FPPL Place based learning can be described as the process of using the local environment as a starting point to teach across a variety of … Read More
Background While our focus in this resource is the First Peoples Principles of Learning themselves, it is impossible to discuss them without looking back at the complex, destructive, and tragic history and relationship Canada has with its Indigenous People. Canadian … Read More
I grew up in Savona BC, a small town with a population of 700. Savona is located on the shores of beautiful Kamloops Lake, just 32 kilometres west of Kamloops. Savona is named after Francois Savona who in 1859 established … Read More
Introduction The modern world is characterized by connection facilitated through technology, and many educators seek ways to help students obtain the 21st Century skills needed to navigate our globalized connected world. Educators have long explored ways to enhance their pedagogical … Read More