Mackenzi.gill's posts

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 to go through to be where they are today. Although times are better now, there is still r…

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

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 topic is important. I think mentioning it starting upper elementary is the best bet. Altho…

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 contribute in is very important. There are many different practices within the Indigenous c…

There is a facebook group called the IEN that focus on the recognition of Indigenous traditional teachings, lifestyles, spirituality, cultures, and leadership roles. The people within this network are entirely dependent on the natural world and and …

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 be bringing to light Indigenous practices? To what extent?

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

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

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

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 to be kind to ourselves, others, our loved ones, and our Elders. It brings in many Indige…