tanishapreston's posts

Hi Madison,
I feel like it is important to not think less of them as an Indigneous person, because it may be likely that they have encountered many of the injustices experienced by Indigenous peoples. Without knowing their culture or traditions, the…

Hi Janay,
Personally, I do not feel like this question could be approached in a genuine manner. The first question that comes to mind is, "why does it matter?" It might feel insulting or degrading to an Indigenous person when asked how much Indigneo…

The article It’s Not My Job to Teach You about Indigenous People by Mel Lefebvre has validated my feelings as an Indigneous person. My personal experiences and trauma I have endured due to my Cree-Métis identity is what makes me distinct from other …

The KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) is an interactive way of learning the history of Indigenous peoples in an emotional and impactful manner. Developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, Knowledge Keepers and educators, the KBE is an interactive…

Please add to the list lesson plans or resources that could be used to teach K-12 students about Indigneous perspectives.
https://www.rupertsland.org/teaching-learning/lesson-plans/
http://befitforlife.ca/resources/embeddingindigenousteachings
https…

Colonization has lead to many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people losing their culture. This does not make them less of an Indigneous person than others. From my experience of trying to reconnect with my culture, I often feel like a fraud because …

My experiences in grade school as a Cree-Métis student has not been memorable. When I am an educator, I am concerned that I might overcompensate for what I needed from my teachers when I was a student. I already see myself thinking about underlying …

Hi Teighla,
This is a great question. When I think about it, I wonder why Indigenous students feel different in the first place. Why are their peers not encountering this same issue? Indigenous youth are surrounded by the culture of others every sin…

Hi Ciana,
It is absolutely important to not pry a child to speak about their trauma. A child suffering from intergenerational trauma might not understand what it is, they know what they are feeling, but they might not know why they are feeling that …

Hi Janay,
I feel like many Canadians are still ignorant towards the truths of Indigenous Peoples, this includes the parents of children attending schools. If students were granted a day to not attend school in honour of Truth and Reconcilation Day, …

Hi Tamara,
I feel like First Contact portrayed accurate representations on the average Canadian, which is greatly beneficial. It was refreshing to see non-indigenous Canadians admit they can not longer plead ignorance, and now must be a voice for In…

Hi Kristy,
Missing Indigenous woman and girls is a huge issue within Canada. The statistics of Indingeous woman going missing or murdered is drastically disproportionate when compared to other ethniticites. This is a great thread to help inform othe…

Hi Payton,
This post has resonated with me because it is something I have expereinced with loved ones and fellow Indigenous peers. This is a true example of intergenerational trauma. When Indigenous youth were stolen from their homes, they were also…