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Learning From Indigenous Perspectives: Outdoor Play Pedagogy in Mainstream Early Learning Centres
Participants in the workshop will engage in experiential activities that they can in turn apply to their own teaching practice. Activities will include pedagogies to support practices such as greeting and expressing gratitude for the gifts of nature, recognizing human interconnectedness with the natural world, and building relationships with, and showing care and responsibility for nature.
Teaching towards reciprocity and identity-affirming classrooms: Akinoomaagzid, Indigenous ways of knowing and Anishinaabemowin
Two educators will share their story using the Akinoomaagzid program developed in partnership with the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation to reconnect students to the land, their language and Indigenous ways of knowing. This workshop will model how to actionize reciprocal teaching practices, identity-affirming spaces and ideas around reciprocity. The focus will be Indigenous innovations and connections to Anishinaabemowin and explore Indigenous ways of knowing. Participants will build connections to the land which will strengthen their understanding of Indigenous worldviews.
Heartbeat of the Earth
Rise Up's Executive Director, Launa Purcell, recently published a book Heartbeat of the Earth. This handbook highlights Indigenous cultural activities to connect children/youth with the land. This workshop features the core teachings of the book and how to integrate these teachings into every life whether in the classroom, play school or comforts of your back yard. Heartbeat of the Earth focuses on power of ceremony, mindfulness, gratitude, All My Relations and Indigenous games.
Encouraging a dialogue about getting children outside in ECE
Learning Outside Together: Incorporating Traditional Wisdom and Promising Practices to Futureproof Child Care Programs is an innovative on-line course that encourages educators to take children outside and learn from the land. Indigenous educators, outdoor educators, licensing officers, Elders and cultural advisors from around the province along with academics and researchers informed the development of this course.
