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I found an amazing website and art gallery in Calgary that showcases and displays Inuit and first nations art if you would like to check it out someday!
https://www.avenuecalgary.com/Things-to-Do/Art-Gallery-Transformations-Fine-Art/

I LOVED this series! First Contact is series that takes six Canadians with very stereotypical opinions about Indigenous communities, on a 28 day exploration journey that makes them question their opinions and beliefs. It is incredible as it challeng…

Bringing in a speaker is always a good idea! Also I think diving into music or art can be a great way to ease into any culture espeically indigenous culture! Another good idea could be a sharing circle with your students while introducing the concep…

I would love to hear more about famous bands or musicians that have indigenous backgrounds especially within the Inuit community. I have read that typically traditional Inuit music is based around drums used in dance, music and storytelling. I just …

I have always struggled with the heavy topic of residentials and knowing how to properly teach it in my classroom. I found some good resources online but I would love to have more or any advice if anyone has any!
http://www.fnesc.ca/irsr/
https://fa…

https://passthefeather.ca/sharing-circles/?v=e4b09f3f8402

This year I have appreciated diving into sharing circles.
I have learned that the circle influences how Indigenous people view the world. It shows how all things in life are connected. Circl…

I appreciate you bringing this up, I believe it is a huge problem for indigenous communities especially on reserves. I've never understood how we have come so far in technology that we can send water 60 floors up in a skyskraper with water pressure …

These are some really good points Lindsay, I have always been wondering why there is a serious lack of indigenous post-secondary students. Do you think it could also be a cultural difference? By this I mean do you think that someone who is indigneou…

I believe that students should not have school on September 30th Truth and Reconcilation Day. I think that students should be taught about what Truth and Reconciliation Day is and why we have it but I believe that could be done the entire week leadi…

I feel like so often when students are taught art they are encourgaed to try different styles and use different types of media. That being said, I was in art from grade 6-12 and I never learned about Indigenous art. We learned about art from Europe,…