As a non-indigenous student in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program, Eleni Fortis, B.Ed카지노 게임 컬렉션18, had a lot to learn about Indigenous Studies. That카지노 게임 컬렉션s why access to an 카지노 게임 컬렉션 a person who holds traditional knowledge 카지노 게임 컬렉션 has been a crucial component in creating a safe learning environment for students.
Deb St. Amant (Bezhig Waabshke Ma카지노 게임 컬렉션iingan Gewetigaabo) of the Ojibwe and Métis Nations currently holds the position, which has been entirely funded by donors. For seven hours a week, Deb works in the program to support students academically, personally, and spiritually. The Faculty of Education hopes to increase her office hours to better support students, especially since Ontario implemented an across the province.
Although she completed an undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies from Trent 카지노게임사이트, Eleni says having the support of an Elder in Residence has strengthened her knowledge of Indigenous cultures. Deb has taught her traditional songs and activities and even helped her plan lessons. 카지노 게임 컬렉션I카지노 게임 컬렉션ve gone to her for guidance with my lessons many times,카지노 게임 컬렉션 Eleni says. 카지노 게임 컬렉션She카지노 게임 컬렉션s just so involved. She always makes herself available.카지노 게임 컬렉션
To learn more about the culture, Deb encouraged Eleni to become involved in Indigenous programming outside of class and recommended she volunteer with The Kingston Indigenous Languages Nest, a community organization comprised of Indigenous language speakers who teach Indigenous languages through activities, projects, and games. Eleni says she was immediately interested in the opportunity based on her own upbringing and personal relationship with Greek culture. She learned Greek from her grandmother and understands the importance of language revitalization and learning through relationships.
카지노 게임 컬렉션I am very close with my culture, so learning about someone else카지노 게임 컬렉션s really captured my attention,카지노 게임 컬렉션 she says. 카지노 게임 컬렉션There카지노 게임 컬렉션s a difference with language when it카지노 게임 컬렉션s learned first or second hand.카지노 게임 컬렉션
Eleni says interacting with Deb as the Elder in Residence has provided her with invaluable learning experiences that have given her the courage to take her knowledge into the classroom.
카지노 게임 컬렉션There카지노 게임 컬렉션s less fear for me,카지노 게임 컬렉션 she says. 카지노 게임 컬렉션It gives me more confidence as it카지노 게임 컬렉션s not just me trying to say the words on my own, she카지노 게임 컬렉션s saying the words with me, and it카지노 게임 컬렉션s more authentic.카지노 게임 컬렉션
The genuine interactions she has experienced both in class and in the community have been more meaningful to her than learning from a textbook, she says.
카지노 게임 컬렉션What has stayed with me has been the in-person experiences,카지노 게임 컬렉션 she says. 카지노 게임 컬렉션Deb is empowering, encouraging, and supportive. She카지노 게임 컬렉션s passionate about what she카지노 게임 컬렉션s teaching us and it카지노 게임 컬렉션s real. I카지노 게임 컬렉션m part of a community.카지노 게임 컬렉션
To learn more about the Indigenous Initiatives Fund visit the .
Watch the video below to see Deb, the Elder-in-Residence meet Leda, a donor to Indigenous teaching and learning programs.
