Educating Our Educators (March 2011) - Algoma District School Board

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According to the 'Ontario First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Policy Framework (2007), the Ministryof Education has identified Aboriginal Education as one of its key priorities, with a focus on meeting twoprimary challenges by the year 2016 – to improve achievement among First Nations, Métis and Inuit studentsand to close the gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in the areas of literacy and numeracy,retention of students in school, graduation rate and advancement to post secondary studies.Factors that can contribute to Aboriginal student success are:• teaching strategies tailored to Aboriginal learner needs,• curriculum with an Aboriginal perspective,• sound counselling and support services,• a school environment that will make everyone feel welcome,• parental engagement and• an understanding of Aboriginal cultures, histories and perspectives which will allow sensitivity tospecific Aboriginal education needs.ADSB is committed to improving and supporting Aboriginal student success by focusing on the three samegoals that the Ministry of Education has identified1. High level of student achievement2. Reduce gaps in student achievement3. High levels of public confidenceThe handbook entitled “Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Students – An AboriginalFocus: A Guide for Staff” hopes to contribute to achieving these goals for our Aboriginal students.AcknowledgementsWe are very pleased to provide our schools, teachers and support staff with this updated/revised resource. Weappreciate the input and feedback from Algoma District School Board’s Aboriginal Focus Group which includes:principals, teachers, support staff and Aboriginal partners. Working together every effort has been made to ensureaccuracy, currency and reliability of the content of this guide. We hope this guide will serve you well, by providingbackground information to staff and administrators on Aboriginal heritage and traditions, cultural teachings, celebrations,Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Aboriginal StudentsRevised March 20114
treaties, terminology, best practices and community linkages to Aboriginal community agencies. This is a resourcethat acknowledges, celebrates, and appreciates the Aboriginal people of Canada. It is imperative that aseducators we provide every opportunity for our students to learn about Canada’s Aboriginal peoples’ culture,traditions and diversity. The focus on educating our Aboriginal students brings to light the needs of all of ourstudents as well as ensuring that Aboriginal culture and resources are available to all within our schools.MiigwetchKime Collver, Superintendent of Education - March 2011ADSB Aboriginal LogoThe Algoma District School Board’s logo was originally designed by Collin Day, studentat W. C. Eaket Secondary School in Blind River. Teacher Muriel Elliott from W. C. Eaket made revisions. The logorepresents the partnership ADSB has with our Aboriginal partners. The tepee represents the letter “A” in the ADSBand the turtle represents the “D” in the ADSB logo. The sticks coming from the tepee represent the peace sign. TurtleIsland shows the colours of the Aboriginal people. The Metis sash ties the culture together and our Inuit community isrepresented by the inukshuk. The sun represents new beginnings.The nature of the information contained in this document lends itself to annual revision and updating. New ways to more clearlyconvey Aboriginal people’s information and issues to staff will arise and at that time may be presented to Kime Collver,Superintendent of Education in writing for consideration. The most current edition of this guide can be found on our website athttp://www.adsb.on.ca/content/aboriginal_initiatives/Message from the Director of EducationWe are pleased to be part of this collective initiative on supporting student achievement for ourAboriginal students. Working with our Aboriginal partners and the Ministry of Education, theAlgoma District School Board is committed to providing quality programs intended to improveLiteracy and Numeracy, retention and graduation rates and advancement to post secondarystudies for Aboriginal Students.Our inclusive schools provide safe and encouraging learning environments for all our students andwe welcome our parents and community partners to be part of this focus on Aboriginal students.Our Board will encourage and celebrate the success of our Aboriginal students and will providesupport through cultural awareness, inclusive curriculum, focused student supports, proactiveintervention strategies, and Aboriginal language and culture.Educating Our Educators – Educating Our Aboriginal StudentsRevised March 20115
Page 2 and 3: Table of ContentsIntroduction page
Page 6 and 7: This is just the beginning of a pos
Page 8 and 9: In June 2007, ADSB formed the Abori
Page 10 and 11: 5. In most Aboriginal cultures, the
Page 12 and 13: Some of the more common nature of A
Page 14 and 15: TerminologyThere are many terms use
Page 16 and 17: Apology - Prime Minister Harper off
Page 18 and 19: schools. Aside from providing compe
Page 20 and 21: Reserve - A tract of land, the lega
Page 22: Canada’s Aboriginal PeopleEducati
Page 26 and 27: First NationsFirst Nations is a ter
Page 28 and 29: The InuitThe Inuit and the LandThe
Page 30 and 31: OjibweThe Ojibwe are an Algonkian-s
Page 32 and 33: highly mobile lifestyle of the Mét
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Page 36 and 37: Canadian society did not challenge
Page 38 and 39: The Spanish schools comprised of St
Page 40 and 41: ImpactsThe loss of family and commu
Page 42 and 43: Today Communities are working toget
Page 44 and 45: About Aboriginal and Treaty RightsW
Page 46 and 47: These Treaties have never been abri
Page 48 and 49: First Nations Code of EthicsThere a
Page 50 and 51: Traditional WisdomThe Seven Gifts -
Page 52 and 53: Medicines (Four Sacred Plants)Tobac
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The people of the Martin Clan were
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construction of the arbour ( an ope
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Metis TraditionsMetis FlagThe horiz
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The Inuit Culture and FamilyThe Inu
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Igloo - An igloo translated some ti
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Creating a Welcoming Learning Envir
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Office/Front Foyer/Student Services
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Why Involve Elders and/or Senators?
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Elder Protocol - Metis Senator Prot
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In Our Schools: Intentionally plan
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Building Capacity with Educators Wo
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National Aboriginal Day: June 21Nat
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Building Strong PartnershipsAborigi
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The logo of “Shki-niigaawii-ag”
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Algoma University has over the last
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ADSB has the privilege to meet and
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First Nations Education Directors/C
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First Nations of OntarioAamjiwnaang
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Educating Our Educators - Educating
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Appendix iiFor ADSBSchool Administr
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• Avoid interrupting our Elders
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Figure 1.0 - An Aboriginal Model of
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Many of the adoptees, who are now a
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Nations of Lost Soulshttp://www.nat
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together in partnership.A cornersto
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