Educators respect and value the history of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Canada and the impact of the past on present and the future. Educators contribute towards truth, reconciliation and healing. Educators foster a deeper understanding of ways of knowing and being, histories, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Metis.
As an educator, I embed the First Peoples Principles of Learning throughout my practice.Ā I believe that the FPPL are meant to be interwoven into education so that we are not overwhelming our students with the content but rather helping them to understand the importance of these ways of learning, knowing, and doing.Ā In Education 431 Educational Technology, I was part of a group that created an e portfolio for standard nine:Ā Educators respect and value the history of First Nations, Inuit and Metis in Canada and the impact of the past on the present and future.Ā Educators contribute towards truth, reconciliation and healing. Educators foster a deeper understanding of ways of knowing and being, histories, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis. It was a collection of artifacts and stories and our way to explore and explain the standard.
Standard 9 from the Professional Standards for BC Educators, recognizesĀ theĀ role ofĀ teachersĀ in valuing Indigenous perspectives, and teaching studentsĀ about connectednessĀ and relationships to culture, family, community, and theĀ worldĀ around themĀ (BC Teachersā Council, 2019). This collection of images will beĀ usedĀ an artifactĀ toĀ provideĀ a visual representation of the learningĀ experiencesĀ hadĀ by teacherĀ candidatesĀ from the UNBC Education program, as they work towards building their understanding of how to include these worldviews and perspectives in their teaching practices.Ā
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This talking stick was gifted to my Grandfather Andrew Morris, from the village of Owekeeno, First Nations Village on the Wanuck River at Rivers Inlet.
It is said to have been carved out of a mast that was found in the village thought to have come from Captain Cook’s ships when they explored the West Coast. The carver was from the village and a friend of Alex and
Louisa.
He put the head of our family at the top, the Raven, then the spirit of our mom at the bottom. The symbols in between represent the family and its strength.
Talking sticks are used as a communication tool, that compliments respect of all who are attending. Only the person holding the stick has the right to speak and all must listen respectfully, and quietly. It teaches patience and self discipline, learning to wait.