Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom
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Racism is a major challenge. Overcome this by be<strong>in</strong>g courageous <strong>and</strong> relentless <strong>in</strong><br />
address<strong>in</strong>g it, identify<strong>in</strong>g it when we see it, <strong>and</strong> teach<strong>in</strong>g our children well. Model a better<br />
way to behave, take <strong>in</strong>dividual responsibility to improve self <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> area around you.<br />
Address racism through cultural teach<strong>in</strong>gs of respect, patience, <strong>and</strong> self-regulation.<br />
participant, West Kelowna<br />
Teachers might explore <strong>the</strong> potential for build<strong>in</strong>g traditional <strong>Aborig<strong>in</strong>al</strong><br />
th<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g regard<strong>in</strong>g parent<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to courses that deal with Family Life Education<br />
<strong>and</strong> life plann<strong>in</strong>g (e.g., Plann<strong>in</strong>g 10 <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>reafter). What would this look like?<br />
Can local districts be encouraged/empowered to develop such course curricula?<br />
participant, Williams Lake<br />
<strong>Aborig<strong>in</strong>al</strong> <strong>Worldviews</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Perspectives</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Classroom</strong>: Mov<strong>in</strong>g Forward<br />
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