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Mackenzi.gill

Name: Mackenzie Gill

School Affiliation: Medicine Hat College

National, Tribal, or Band Affiliation: None

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Re: Mandatory Indigenous Studies Classes

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 6:55 p.m.

I think that mandatory indigenous classes are essential because they will help us as teachers, and the general population, to understand the hardships they had…

Re: Murdered Missing Indigenous Women

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 6:52 p.m.

https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-in-canada
https://ww…

Re: How to teach about residential schools in a way that is appropriate?

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 6:47 p.m.

I think when teaching about residential schools, you need to be very aware of your audience. Making sure you do not expose very young children to such a heavy …

Re: Should we involve FNMI students directly when discussing an Indigenous topic?

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 6:19 p.m.

I think it all depends on what makes the student comfortable. Discussing with them beforehand what they would like to contribute or what they may not want to c…

Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN)

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 6:14 p.m.

There is a facebook group called the IEN that focus on the recognition of Indigenous traditional teachings, lifestyles, spirituality, cultures, and leadership …

Recognizing National Truth and Reconciliation Day

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 5:53 p.m.

To what extent do you think should colleges and universities should be partaking in the recognition of national truth and reconciliation day and should schools…

How the Medicine Wheel can be used for Self-care

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 5:49 p.m.

Reply with some resources on how the Medicine Wheel can help improve our lifestyles and help us to keep care of ourselves.

Land acknowledgement resources

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 5:46 p.m.

Reply with some beneficial Land Acknowledgement resorces. These can be the Treaties or anything else valuable you can find.

Books on Residential schools

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 5:44 p.m.

Reply with some of the best books you've read, or want to read, on Residential schools.

Re: Children's Book for a K-6 Classroom

 On Oct. 19, 2021, 5:40 p.m.

When We Are Kind by Monique Gray Smith
I used this book for a grade 1 lesson and it worked really well with tying in activities. This book is about how we need…