For my third round of Cohort (2nd time as a coach), I have been eager to continue and evolve the project I came to Cohort in 2022.
How might we develop K-12 alignment of indigenous learning in the areas of resources and pedagogical approaches to move forward on reconciliation efforts by our school?
I have changed and altered my “How Might We….” approach as I have gained new resources and ideas throughout my Cohort Journey and have benefited from connections I have made through this community.
I have now moved into a larger phase where I have brought on members of our DEIB committee to work on our cross-divisional project. Our team is currently in an information-gathering stage where the various levels are seeking input from faculty on the resources, curriculum, and topics they are currently covering in their classrooms. As a group, we hope to look at this data together celebrate the work that is already occurring in and out of the classroom, and identify opportunities for further growth as we look to further our school approach to Truth and Reconciliation.
I look forward to connecting with all of the wonderful minds at our next Face to Face and finding idea partners to help us all on our own Design Thinking Journeys.
Hey Courtney! Our school is on a similar journey to find ways to value Indigenous wisdom and ways of knowing and teaching in K-12 classrooms. We looked for ways to partner with Indigenous educators to build curriculum. We were so lucky through a connection to work with Dr. Pam Rose-Toulouse. Her book Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian schools and ongoing professional development with Dr Pam and our faculty was key to starting to move the work forward. Are you thinking about doing this work in partnership with indigenous elders and/ or educators? @mbrims
Hi Tina,
Thanks for this. I’d love to chat more about your connection on Friday. We have an educator we are working with that started with professional development last spring but ready to take next steps in our journey.