Inclusion of First Nations, Metis and Inuit perspective
by Emily Scott
1. Reconsiliation
1.1. Residential Schools
1.1.1. Moving Forward
1.1.1.1. Provide resources and space for language, traditions and teachings
1.1.1.2. Including elders in education
2. Relateable
2.1. Culturally Relevant
2.1.1. Oral Tradition
2.1.1.1. Story Telling
2.1.1.2. Language
3. Language
3.1. Integrated across subjects and grades
4. Trust
4.1. Teacher-student relationship
4.1.1. Sense of belonging
4.1.2. Mutual Respect
4.2. Collaboration with parents, grandparents and community
5. Holistic Perspective
5.1. Land
5.1.1. Natural World
5.1.2. Animals
5.2. Community
5.3. Spiritual
5.3.1. Ceremonies
5.3.1.1. Pow Wows
5.3.1.2. Smudging
5.4. Traditional
5.5. Power Within
5.5.1. The Whole Person
5.5.1.1. Mental
5.5.1.2. Physical
5.5.1.3. Emotional
5.5.1.4. Spiritual