Videos
This page includes videos for both educators and students to watch. One would need to look trhough and sort them according to what their needs or goals are in the classroom.
Intro Videos
The following videos are good introductory ones to watch to learn about pedagogy and attempts at incorporating Indigenous texts meaningfully into a classroom.
“This new series was developed to help K-12 teachers delve into how they can infuse Indigenous texts in their classrooms in meaningful and respectful ways. Teachers will appreciate the Q&A format, age-appropriate literacy and discussion strategies and children’s Indigenous book recommendations. This set of materials can be used for self-study or can be used in a larger professional learning context. This series was developed by ARPDC Indigenous Consultants in collaboration with Tłı̨chÇ« Dene Author, Storyteller, Educator Richard Van Camp. Council on Interracial Books for Children, & Rethinking Schools. (2008). Unlearning "Indian" stereotypes. Rethinking Schools.”
“With the move to "Indigenize" and "Decolonize" Education underway, what could an Indigenous university look like and how might it be for everyone?
Dr. Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair is Anishinaabe, originally from St. Peter’s (Little Peguis) Indian Settlement near Selkirk, Manitoba, and is an Associate Professor and current Head of the Department of Native Studies at the University of Manitoba.” (TEDx)
Empowering the Spirit
The following videos were developed by the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC) for the EMPOWERING THE SPIRIT Online Educational Resources to Support Reconciliation.
The following videos discusses ways in which educators can attempt weaving Indigenous ways of knowing in Elementary School settings.
The following videos discusses ways in which educators can attempt weaving Indigenous ways of knowing in Middle School settings.
The following videos discusses ways in which educators can attempt weaving Indigenous ways of knowing in High School settings.
Guide to Relationships
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Learning with the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta
The following videos were developed by the College of Alberta School Superintendents for the Guide to Relationships and Learning with the Indigenous Peoples of Alberta.
The following video discusses the importance of the diversity of teachings (e.g. ways of knowing, being, and doing)
The following video discusses Indigenous languages in Alberta.
The following video discusses the importance of learning with the land.
The following video discusses Treaties and Treaty relationships such as the Inuit Land Claim Agreements and Métis Land Agreements.
The following video discusses the laws and policies aimed at the assimilation, colonization, and genocide of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
The following video discusses reconciliation and the role of education in reconciliation.
The following video discusses the intricacy of identity and terminology as it relates to Indigenous peoples of Canada.