Staff (Caucus) observed that it was very easy to underestimate the challenges involved, and wondered how to make the curriculum more balanced for aboriginal students, and if there were a way to incorporate and promote understanding through staff training and development. It was suggested that ceremonial activities, like sweats, were important to indigenization, as they […]
View the keynote address by Dr Jo-Ann Episkenew, University of Saskatchewan here. 4 R’s of Education Respect, Reciprocity, Relevance, Responsibility Dr. Jo-Ann Episkenew
INDIGENIZING THE ACADEMY GATHERING August 26th–28th, 2012 Notes courtesy of Dolly Reno. DAY 1: Opening Ceremony with Elders DAY 2: Guest Speaker: Dr. Jo-Ann Episkenew, University of Saskatchewan: Gatekeepers as a disconnect and obstacle to indigenization Gatekeepers that are a part of the reason for a disconnection between Indigenous people […]