The Indigenous Teaching Intensives Series will be offered especially to UBC faculty as an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of Indigenous peoples’ world views, approaches to learning, histories and current realities
This series supports the Faculty of Education’s commitment to “Foster sustainable relationships, collaborations, and partnerships with Indigenous communities” as per the strategic plan. Three sessions will include History/Knowledge, Co-Constructing Curriculum, and Learning from the Land.
Session 1
“Learning from Land & Place”
Date: Thursday, September 12
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Musqueam Cultural Centre (4000 Musqueam Ave, Vancouver, BC)
Including:
Lunch (provided)
Musqueam Cultural Tour
Panel Discussion – Applications to Teaching and Research
Circle Conversation – Moving forward in Practice Q/A
Session 2 – CANCELLED
“Indigenous History and Knowledge”
Date: Friday, October 18
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Seymour Longhouse – 320 Seymour Blvd, North Vancouver.
Including:
Lunch (provided)
Coast Salish Longhouse Protocols
Squamish History/Storytelling
Cedar Weaving
Eagle Song Dancers