Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools

Pamela Rose Toulouse (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

147 Seiten

2018
Portage & Main Press (Verlag)
978-1-55379-745-6 (ISBN)

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In this book, author Pamela Rose Toulouse provides current information, personal insights, authentic resources, interactive strategies and lesson plans that support Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners in the classroom. This book is for all teachers that are looking for ways to respectfully infuse residential school history, treaty education, Indigenous contributions, First Nations/Métis/Inuit perspectives and sacred circle teachings into their subjects and courses. The author presents a culturally relevant and holistic approach that facilitates relationship building and promotes ways to engage in reconciliation activities.

Pamela Rose Toulouse, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Faculty of Education (Concurrent English Language) at Laurentian University. Her areas of specialty are inclusive education, classroom management, lesson planning, learning cycles, assessment/evaluation, technology, differentiated instruction, Indigenous Education and social justice collaborations. She is a National 3M Teaching Excellence Award Fellow and is known for her dynamic, engaging and impactful approach to presenting. Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse is originally from the community of Sagamok First Nation. She is a proud Anishinaabe woman that comes from a long line of educators. Dr. Toulouse celebrates many years of activity (over 27 years) in the formal educational setting, beginning as an elementary school teacher and then finding herself in the role of colleague within the university system. She is well known for her contributions in Indigenous Education. Dr. Toulouse has published well over 55 resources which include books, chapters in books, curriculum pieces, articles, videos, and other key selections. Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse has a strong commitment to equity/diversity and passion for education. She chairs various committees, works with a variety of school boards, presents regularly and is active in her areas of research. Dr. Toulouse continues her life journey in the field of education by representing her Nation and profession in a respectful and meaningful way.

Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Preface ix
Introduction xi

PART 1: Program Foundations 1

Introduction to Part 1: Program Foundations 3
Chapter 1 Residential Schools Legacy 5
Introduction 5
Education in Traditional Indigenous Societies 7
A History of Residential Schools in Photographs 9
Why Literacy Is an Ideal Approach to Teaching About Residential Schools 12
Reconciliation Activities 15
Conclusion 16

Chapter 2 Indigenous Peoples of Canada 17

Introduction 17
Traditional Values vs Technological Values 20
The Indian Act of 1876 21
What I Know About First Nations 22
What I Know About the Inuit 24
What I Know About the Métis 25
Why The Arts Are an Ideal Approach to Teaching About the Indigenous Peoples of Canada 27
Conclusion 29

Chapter 3 Treaties of Canada 30

Introduction 30
Differing Views on Treaties 32
Summary of Select Treaties and Relevant Acts 32
Wampum Belts, Sacred Scrolls, Artifacts, and Oral History 39

Wampum Belts 39
Sacred Scrolls 40
Petroglyphs and Pictographs 41

Why Social Studies, History, Geography, and Canadian and World Studies Are an Ideal Approach to Teaching About Treaties 42
Conclusion 44

Chapter 4 Contributions of Indigenous Peoples 45

Introduction 45
Turtle Island and Indigenous Traditional Lands 46
Specific Contributions of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis Peoples 48

First Nations 48
Inuit 50
Métis 51
Anishinaabek, Mushkegowuk, and Haudenosaunee Contributions 52

Why Science Is an Ideal Approach to Teaching About Indigenous Contributions 54
Conclusion 57

Chapter 5 Sacred Circle Teachings 58

Introduction 58
The Teachings of the Sacred Circle59

Teachings from the East 60
Teachings from the South 61
Teachings from the West 62
Teachings from the North 63

Seven Living Teachings 64
Why Health and Physical Education Is an Ideal Approach to Teaching About the Sacred Circle 67
Conclusion 70

PART 2: Truth and Reconciliation Lesson Plans By Grade 71

Introduction to Part 2: Lesson Format and Scope/Sequence 73
Scope/Sequence of Lessons 74
Kindergarten – Mother Earth 75
Grade 1 – First Nations 80
Grade 2 – Métis 85
Grade 3 – Inuit 90
Grade 4 – Contributions 95
Grade 5 – Treaties 101
Grade 6 – Residential Schools 107
Grade 7 – Blanket Exercise 112
Grade 8 – National Celebrations 117
Grade 9 – Making a Difference 122
Grade 10 – Project of Heart 127
Grade 11 – No More Stolen Sisters 133
Grade 12 – Moving Beyond Acknowledgments and Apologies 139
References 144
Image Credits 147

Erscheinungsdatum	13.03.2018
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations, unspecified
Sprache	englisch
Maße	203 x 266 mm
Gewicht	453 g
Themenwelt	Schulbuch / Wörterbuch
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
ISBN-10	1-55379-745-0 / 1553797450
ISBN-13	978-1-55379-745-6 / 9781553797456
Zustand	Neuware