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FNMI children are the fastest growing population in Canada, and therefore, in the Ontario school system. In addition, Canada is in an era of reconciliation in the wake of residential schools, and assimilationist policies. Candidates will learn about the history of colonization in Canada, decolonization theory, current efforts of grassroots people to decolonize their selves and nations, and finally, their role as teacher and educator in an era of truth and reconciliation. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit stories center each major theme in this course as the roots and starting points of this course. Teacher candidates will reflect individually and collaboratively, with the encouragement to draw on their experiences to scaffold the learning. Place and the land will also center the learning just as Anishinaabe cultures, languages, customs and ways of life are a product of their environment. Main topics include: origin stories and legends, a revisionist colonial North American history from the perspective of FNMI nations, decolonization versus reconciliation, as well as the teacher’s role in today’s era of reconciliation, and pathways moving forward. Reflection, investigation, collaboration, experience and student directed learning inform the learning.

• Organizer: Kenjgewin Teg
• Cost: $799
• Location: Kenjgewin Teg, Manitoulin Island
• Address: 374 ON-551, M'Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0
• Website: https://www.kenjgewinteg.ca/additional-qualifications-aq-courses.html
• Contact: Andrew Gerhard
• Phone: +1 705-377-4342
• Fax: +1 705-377-4379
• Email: [email protected]