Indigenous teacher from Mississaugas of the Credit FN, Instructional Leader at the UIEC for the TDSB | Member of the TDSB Teacher Leadership Collective
A great day of learning & sharing as educators came together during our final session of "Indigenous Education in the Primary Grades" and share lessons that they developed/shared in their classrooms. Miigwech @MrsRKing2 & @123Coady for co-facilitating w/me today!@UIEC_Tdsb
Amazing day of learning, as I co-facilitated, alongside Primary LCs @123Coady & Rustine King , session 1 of "Indigenous Education in the Primary Years". @UIEC_Tdsb
My visit to Oakridge JPS last week provided opportunity to see all of the amazing work Ss have done, supported by Primary LC @123Coady , using "Mashkiki Road" as a mentor text. @UIEC_Tdsb
A huge thank you to @tdsb_UIEC for having us present to educators and educator leaders, centering student voices! We’re inspired by the collaboration and commitment to making a difference. Let’s keep amplifying student voices! 🔊
@tdsb@VoteWilliamsTO#StudentVoice#EdLeaders
During #IAF2023, experience the Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow on Saturday, June 17 and enjoy a full-day live concert with amazing Indigenous musical performers on Sunday, June 18!
Don't forget to explore the vibrant Artisans & Food Markets too! More info: toronto.ca/IAF
ALT Two dancers smiling outdoors at Indigenous Arts Festival 2022.
ALT Performer on stage with a drum at Indigenous Arts Festival 2022.
ALT Artisan vendor at Indigenous Arts Festival 2022.
ALT People dancing outdoors at Indigenous Arts Festival 2022.
Tonight, the Board of Trustees made transformative change. NBE3 is now the compulsory English course for grade 11 students in the TDSB. This is a major win for the Indigenous community and will impact generations of students. #Reconciliation
7 years ago today the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal issued its landmark order requiring the feds to stop discriminating v. First Nations kids & families. The case is ongoing & kids still need us to keep pressing for full equity- here is how you can help 1/3
First Nations, Métis & Inuit Studies (NAC1O NAC2O NBE3) teachers @tdsb engage in learning with @UIEC_Tdsb & @ROMtoronto from Kent Monkman exhibit and @itsMcCue (Leslie McCue). An engaging day of reflection & learning that’ll impact student learning.
Grateful to meet with the brilliant students @TDSB_Bowmore in our Books and Brilliance club, featuring Indigenous books!📚 Great teamwork with school staff, students, and @UIEC_Tdsb staff @Gale_TDSB and Natasha have made it a success! #Tdsb#IndigenousEd@tdsb
Informative last day of our 3-part sessions on Indigenous Education in the Early Years, co-facilitate by Natasha, Alicia @123Coady & myself. Opportunities to engage & reflect on topics of identity & land-based learning. Miigwech to all who participated @UIEC_Tdsb
Elder Dr Duke Redbird & Clay Shirt share stories & teachings @UIEC_Tdsb First Nations, Métis & Inuit Staff Network where folks spend time to reconnect, rejuvenate and talk. Chi miigwech Mike Izzo, @KeDD2010 & @ForestValleyOEC. Supporting Indigenous Leadership too
It was an exciting and innovative day of sharing and learning @UIEC_Tdsb with educators in Session 1 of our Indigenous Education in the Early Years Course! Looking forward to continuing together! #tdsb#indigenoused@tdsb@TDSB_STEM@EarlyYearsTDSB
Exciting and creative day hosting @tdsb Expressions of First Nations, Métis & Inuit Cultures (NAC1O) teachers opened by @dukeredbird & engaging in conversations around responsible relationships & creating conditions for culturally safe classrooms
In collaboration with the @UIEC_Tdsb, Ms. Stephannie’s class @KWSS_TDSB engaged in book clubs and inquiry around water sustainability! We learned about and made tobacco ties to say miigwech to the water 💧 and to those who help. @TDSB_STEM#youthactivism#indigenoused