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First Nations and Métis Education. Dave Osberg Dean Shareski 01.13.2009. WHY FNME?. Discussion. Why is it important for educators to support and encourage the teaching of First Nations and Metis content and perspectives?. to validate First nations and Metis cultures
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First Nations and Métis Education • Dave OsbergDean Shareski01.13.2009
Discussion • Why is it important for educators to support and encourage the teaching of First Nations and Metis content and perspectives?
to validate First nations and Metis cultures • to further understand First Nations and Metis children and how to accommodate their learning needs and learning styles • to promote awareness and understanding of First Nations and Metis cultures for respectful relationship building among staff, students and community. • to create a school climate that accepts and includes First Nations and Metis students as equal and active participants in the learning process • to have non-First Nations and Metis students and community members recognize and celebrate the richness of First Nations and Metis cultures. This includes their values, beliefs, traditions, history, languages, kinship, etc.
“Schools are the public institution with the capacity and responsibility to foster shared understanding and respect among diverse groups.”
MORAL IMPERATIVE • 30%Complete High School http://www.flickr.com/photos/abphoto/12367798/
ECONOMIC IMPERATIVE http://www.flickr.com/photos/faeryboots/2870778320/ 23% • 5%
Builds Upon Existing Practice and Beliefs around Differentiation and Diversity
Catalyst Team • Denise Dombowsky.....AvonleaWadena Lasko....Gravelbourg ElementaryKevin Yeske....LindaleMarquita Neufeld and Kari-Ann Robinson....Palliser HeightsCheryl Petlak....PeacockJan Radwanski....Riverview/EmpireKaren Fedor-Klapatiuk...RouleauDave Osberg and Laurie Kinequon....SunningdaleJennifer Hodgson....William Grayson
2008-2009 Goals • Resource Development • Create Awareness for All Schools • Development of Avonlea Badlands • Begin tracking