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I would say that depending on when she does her sharing circle she could tell students to please use the washroom before she begins, such as when they come in from recess or right after lunch break. She could also stress the importance of being pres…

Link to the Blackfoot Confederacy who live primarily throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan.
https://blackfootconfederacy.ca/

Nice job Josh! Love how you used music and in particular rap to create poetry highlighting a variety of issues surronding Indigenous communities. (Unclean drinking water, colonial racism, lack of food etc.)

The Diamond Willow Walking Stick by Leah Marie Dorion
The Gathering Tree by Larry Loyie & Constance Brissenden

Looknig for Math and Science ideas that could be used in the classroom when integrating Indigenous content into these subject areas. Any suggestions/recommendations?

What are some strategies that you would use to help you feel more confident and competent when teaching Indigenous content? Through experience do we get better or are there specific strategies that we can use to aid our teaching?

I would love to hear everyone's opinions on this. Personally, I think it depends on the student's willingness to contribute and discuss their cultural and ethnic background with the class. If putting them on the spot to speak for their ethnicity mak…

Here is a great resource provided by the ATA to help certified teachers meet the FNMI TQS competency. The documents are downloadable PDF's that highlight a variety of topics including Residential Schools, Numbered Treaties, and Metis Settlement.
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What are some ways that teachers can ensure that all 4 quadrants of a student's needs on the medicine wheel are met? This being their spiritual, physical, emotional, and social needs. How do we know if a student is truly happy and healthy when they …

I think going to the Medicine Hat tepee is a great way for students to learn about Indigenous history and knowledge. You could have an elder be a guest speaker for your class and explain the significence of the symbols painted in the tepee and why t…