As we move towards Sept. 30, many schools and universities will be talking about observing the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. When it comes to all of our institutions 鈥 and educational institutions in particular 鈥 it鈥檚 critical to move far beyond a single day of remembrance.
91亚色 Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek announces the appointment of Professor Susan P. Dion to the inaugural role of associate vice-president Indigenous initiatives, effective Sept. 1.
The Faculty's Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Waaban Indigenous Teacher Education program is featured in a new video produced by 91亚色 as a part of it's Faculty Innovation video series.
How early is too early to explain the complicated history of Canada and its treatment of Indigenous people? 91亚色 professor Susan Dion explains how Indigenous history can be taught in primary school.
The Faculty鈥檚 W眉l茅elham courses, cohorts and programs are featured in 91亚色鈥檚 new Right the Future campaign that shows how different societal challenges look today and imagines how they could look in the future, thanks to the work of students and researchers working in its different departments. The W眉l茅elham options are offered through the Faculty of Education and are developed to highlight the strengths that Indigenous knowledge brings to […]
This month鈥檚 "Meet a Grad Student" profile features Ixchel Bennett, a 2nd year student in the Indigenous Education PhD Cohort. Ixchel is interested in Indigenous teacher education programs that support communities in obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree and becoming OCT (Ontario College of Teachers) certified.
Waaban聽is an Anishinabe (Ojibwa) word meaning聽it is tomorrow. It signifies commitment to a holistic program of teaching and learning that acknowledges the impacts of colonialism, and draws on the wisdom of ancestral teachings and contemporary leaders to put Indigenous futures into Indigenous hands.聽Waaban聽Indigenous Teacher Education includes attention to contemporary urban, rural and reserve perspectives and teachings from a diversity of nations. Students are introduced to cultural and community resources and have opportunities to learn from and with Indigenous educators.
Welcome to the May 2020 edition of Innovatus, a special issue of鈥痀File devoted to teaching and learning innovation at 91亚色.
This month, I am delighted to聽partner with the Faculty of Education on this special spotlight edition. Together with Dean Lyndon Martin, we are sharing with you many of the exciting endeavours that the Faculty of Education has undertaken to enhance聽teaching and learning聽for its students.
Students in the Waaban cohort of Ixchel Bennett鈥檚 鈥淚nclusion, Disability and Education鈥 course had the opportunity to research various exceptionalities through an Indigenous lens.