There has been a lot of buzz (see what I did there?) around Blackflies, Robert Munsch's first book set on reserve, specifically located in Northern Alberta. The illustrations were done by Jay Odjick, who is Algonquian from Kitigan Zibi First Nation.
Read moreWin a copy of The Water Walker by Joanne Robertson
I have a free copy of The Water Walker (signed by both Joanne Robertson and Grandmother Josephine Manadamin) to give away! Details at the end of the post!
Read moreI started a Patreon account!
In January 2017, I put out a note to my community that I was starting a newsletter about Indigenous Education. Within 24 hours I received over 100 signups, and thanks to your support and your commitment to this teaching, Listen & Learn has grown in a big way!
Read moreFunding for Indigenous Artists in schools
I am a big proponent of inviting Indigenous community members, Elders, and artists into your schools.
I am an even bigger proponent of giving fair honorariums to these folks that value their knowledges and skills, and of creating sustainable, medium to long term relationships between them and your school community.
Read moreHow can I make the land acknowledgement meaningful?
One question that I get over and over from the teachers I meet and the teacher candidates I teach is about they can make the land acknowledgement meaningful for their students.
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