Kwe’, this 75-minute workshop is packed with activities to inspire educators to embrace the simplicity of land-based education. Introducing a respectful approach to spiritually reconnect with nature; learn what natural clues to look for if you get lost in the woods; and enjoy a memorable way to embrace the beauty of the forest. Including an […]
In 2022, after more than 15 years as an indigenous outdoor educator, I saw a need for a culturally responsive yet inclusive pedagogy. Through my own life experiences, talking with Elders in different regions of the country, and academic research I was able to create a culturally responsive pedagogy that I believe will be useful […]
When we walk together in a good way we learn to see and know the world through two eyes. Nature has rights, and we have responsibilities as storytellers, educators, artists and advocates to use our gifts to protect Mother Earth. Engage in an interactive session exploring Etuaptmumk, the gift of multiple perspectives in the Mi’kmaw […]
Kâpapâmachakwêw-Wandering Spirit School (TDSB) has seen students thrive through the implementation of a land-based learning program centred on Indigenous food sovereignty and traditional foodways. This presentation is designed for educators who are eager to either establish or further develop a similar program. Attendees will learn ways to provide students with rich and authentic learning experiences […]
Join our Foundations of Water Education Certification Workshop and receive your own copy of our Foundations of Water Education: A Water Literacy Education Guide. I will introduce participants to water literacy principles by taking them through a couple of activities directly from the Foundations of Water Education Guide with a focus on climate change, environmental […]
Outdoor learning enthusiasts don’t need to be told about how spending time outdoors can improve our mental health and well-being. But what if we teach in urban areas with minimal access to green space? What if your school yard has artificial grass and 3 trees? How do we get “city kids” to start connecting with […]
The stories we tell matter. Indeed, they are all that matter. And the stories of the earth as “natural resources” in the service of a growth economy abound. This is a workshop that shares the potential pedagogical power of reclaiming and sharing stories about the earth’s interwoven tiny miracles. The earth is sacred, and the […]
Participants will experience various ways to infuse the arts into outdoor experiences, to find a unique way to use other senses and ways of knowing to connect to the land around them. Using music, dance, drama, art and language arts, participants will learn about ways to inspire students to feel a deeper relationship with natural […]
Under the banner of Environmental and Climate Change Education, we’ll go over 2-3 easy to set up games/activities that can be played or adapted to pretty much any age. These games can help students solidify their understanding of biodiversity, environmental awareness, and a general understanding of the interconnectedness of nature. These games and activities require […]
“We step into the forest or out onto the land and many of us feel like we belong. But do our gender-creative, transgender and nonbinary children and staff experience that feeling of belonging too? In this workshop, participants will gain knowledge of the complex intersecting identities transgender, gender-creative and nonbinary children and staff hold, and […]