The informative artefact full of accessible Indigenous resources and activities displayed here is from a group project I completed during my Indigenous Education course (EDUC 530), supporting the learning experiences of all students by using resources that accurately reflect and demonstrate the strength and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.


During my teaching time in my field experiences, I incorporated traditional Indigenous practices (like talking circles), activities (like traditional games such as make the stick jump), and resources (like books my Indigenous authors such as The Giving Tree by Leah Doiron), using the programs of study to provide opportunities for all students to develop a knowledge and understanding of, and respect for, the histories, cultures, languages, contributions, perspectives, experiences and contemporary contexts of First Nations, Métis and Inuit. During field experience III, my practicum school engaged in an afternoon Professional Development (P.D.) session that invited an Indigenous artist in to educate the staff on the stories and teachings of First Nations tribal drums and lead us all in reciting and playing traditional songs. This was a great interactive experience to engage with Indigenous education as a student myself. Additionally, the grade 5/6 practicum class I was placed with for field experience III and IV, holds a classroom smudging ceremony and talking circle with the schools' Indigenous Learning Leader first thing every Thursday morning. This experience I was able to participate in has proven valuable in supporting student achievement by engaging in collaborative, whole school approaches to capacity building in First Nations, Métis and Inuit education and I have since engaged with leading talking circles daily in my teaching practice.