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R ICHMOND S CHOOL DISTRICT #38DISTRICT C ONVENTION , F RIDAY , F EBRUARY 11, 2011

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS:

Engaging Aboriginal Perspectives in the Classroom: A Guide for Non-Aboriginal Teachers (Jeannie Kerr) Target audience: Primary/ Intermediate ( Location: B114) Session #1 8:30-9:45 Description: Many teachers recognize the importance of bringing in Aboriginal knowledge andperspectives into the classroom, but do not feel they have the background or experience toimplement Aboriginal curriculum in knowledgeable ways. This workshop considers how non-Aboriginal teachers can begin to implement aboriginal content in the classroom in ways that honour students and families.

Teaching BC First Nations Studies 12 (Andrea Davidson)Target audience: Secondary ( Location: B114) Session #2 10:15-11:30

Description: The session will explain how the course meets a variety of graduation requirements aswell as university entrance requirements. A summary of the content will be presented and resources/support services will be shared. There will be a Q & A at the end.

Community Connections: Aboriginal Communities and Schools (Jill Baird)Target audience: Intermediate/ Secondary ( Location: A110) Session #2 10:15-11:30 Description: A presentation of the education programs offered at the Museum of Anthropology. Aguide to on-line resources at MOA and a discussion of the potential of working with the Aboriginalcommunity.

High Interest Theme Books: Strategies for Struggling Readers Using Authentic

Aboriginal Stories (Bertha Lansdowne) ( Location: B121) Session #2 10:15-11:30 Target Audience: Intermediate/ Secondary teachers, Support staff and Resource teachers . Description: This session focuses on Aboriginal texts that are rich in imagery and contain distinctiveAboriginal themes. The strategies are designed to allow teachers flexibility so that they can selectstrategies that are most appropriate for their students. The content recognizes the values, beliefs,traditions, history and language of Aboriginal peoples. This session is hands-on, and includes a“Make and Take” component.

First Nations Talking Circle: Teachings of the Medicine Pouch (Roberta Price)Target audience: all levels ( Location: A102) Session #3 11:45-1:00 Description: Beginning with a traditional Talking Circle, Ms. Price will share the historical teachings of

the medicine pouch. A short question and answer period will be followed by the creation of your ownmedicine pouch.

Learning about First Nations: What's YOUR Big Idea? (Terry Rolph)Target Audience: Grade 4/5 Teachers and EAs working in such a classroom ( Location: B121) Session #3 11:45-1:00 Description: The Grade 4/5 Social Studies curriculum offers so many opportunities to exploreCanadian history from different perspectives; one can never tire of it. The First Nations cultures arerich in spiritual, environmental and technological wisdoms that are more and more relevant to presentday life. This session is one teacher's approach to the study of Early Canada, using Understanding byDesign principles.

Aboriginal Astronomy (Angus Stuart)Target audience: K-12 ( Location: D148) Session #3 11:45-1:00 Description: Discover the connections between Aboriginal education and astronomy. The session willinclude an overview of SD36’s Aboriginal Astronomy Kit, and ideas for connecting culture withacademic and behavioral learning.

WATCH FOR EXHIBITORS AND VENDORS:Cedar Root Gallery: Aboriginal jewelry

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Debbie Hunt: Aboriginal jewelry

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