The Additional Qualification Course, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Part I, is designed to provide all candidates with a deeper conceptual knowledge and understanding of their place in this colonized country, and how to support their learners to gain understanding of how to walk the path of reconciliation. The design of this course is for all K-12 educators who wish to honour, respect, and celebrate Indigenous cultures. This introspective course will ask participants to acknowledge and research the treaty lands they occupy, and to look within their respective curricula to find ways to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and learning into their unit and lesson planning. Intertwining Canada’s storied history with the Indigenous peoples of this land with curriculum knowledge and pedagogical strategies, participants will work towards building reciprocal, growing relationships with the lands and peoples who occupy it. Candidates are also encouraged to critically explore the policies, practices and resources available at school and board levels.

* Pending accreditation and approval