Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom

Young people love the stories and become
engaged early. It just spreads out from there.
participant, Burnaby
There are many deep teachings in the stories. Understand that humour
is a part of the stories and part of who Aboriginal peoples are, but that
there is much more to the stories than just the humour.
participant, West Kelowna
When dealing with challenges such as improving retention rates for Aboriginal students, try
involving them directly in discussing the topic. When it comes to pinpointing the reasons for dropping
out or for staying in school, a survey may not work at all, but a gathering may get more of a response.
Have students tell their stories - both those who did graduate and those who dropped out. Listen to
their stories. Validate the struggles and successes revealed. Look at the inspirational stories — those
students who overcome and succeed. We are all products of “in spite of” or “because of.”
participant, West Kelowna
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom: Moving Forward
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