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Indigenous Education

Indigenous Education

Vision for Indigenous Students

We envision a school setting where our children are knowledgeable of our traditional way of life and are supported in the pursuit of this knowledge so that they will have a sense of belonging within the school setting and within their ethnic communities. This will be achieved by acquiring the skills for learning made possible through our places of learning: home, community and school. With the gift and skill of reading our children will have doors opened for their futures, they will learn of their ancestors and heritage and they will acquire the skills and knowledge of contemporary teachings.

Student Artwork

Seasonal Curriculum Framework  – Teaching with the Land: Ideas based on the Ka’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k:tles7et’h” Seasonal Round. Developed by Daisy Hanson and Monique Comeau with ideas shared by Mindy Ogden.

 

Enhancement Agreement

School District 84 Enhancement Agreement (2015-2020)

Important Considerations for Pathways Lessons:

Each school has a Nuu-chah-nulth Education Worker (NEW). You should always consult with your NEW before making any significant changes to any of the Pathways lessons.

It is also very important to involve community members in all aspects of education. A strong and active Indigenous presence is needed for Indigenous learners to feel valued and welcomed and for all learners to recognize the important role of Traditional Knowledge Keepers. Your school’s NEW can help identify and involve Traditional Knowledge Keepers and other community members.

Pathways lessons are just samples and as such, in consultation with NEWs and Traditional Knowledge Keepers, can be adapted and extended to meet the needs of all learners.

PATHWAYS TEACHERS GUIDE

PATHWAYS LESSON PLANS

  1. My Strengths
  2. Four Questions
  3. Community Involvement
  4. Dreams Hopes Aspirations
  5. Interview
  6. Personal Profile
  7. Safety Planning 
  8. Self Care
  9. My Supports
  10. Community Involvement
  11. Check in
  12. Traditional Introduction in Nuu-chah-nulth
  13. Who am I
  14. My family
  15. My Circle of Supports
  16. Connection to the Land
  17. Connection to community
  18. My path-goals
  19. Transitions
  20. Career Exploration – My career path

Nuu-chah-nulth Language IRP

Preface

Introduction

Body

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix C Samples

Appendix D

Appendix E

Student Artwork

 

Nuu-chah-nulth Learning Resources

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Language Page

Teacher Resources and Handouts

Interactive Nuu-chah-nulth Alphabet

Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Culture Page

 

Vancouver Island West School District 84’s Indigenous Education Contact is:

Lawrence Tarasoff, Superintendent
250-283-2241
ltarasoff@viw.sd84.bc.ca

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Vancouver Island West School District 84
SD 84, Gold River, BC

SD 84 represents schools in Gold River, Tahsis, Zeballos & Kyuquot:
Captain Meares Elementary Secondary School –Tahsis, Gold River Secondary School,
Kyuquot Elementary Secondary School, Ray Watkins Elementary School Gold River, Zeballos Elementary Secondary School

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