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Infusing Aboriginal Content (MORNING)

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Legacy of Residential Schools (AFTERNOON)

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Indigenous Cultural Awareness (MORNING)

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BC Teachers Federation
While teachers express interest in incorporating more Aboriginal content in
their classrooms, they are sometimes unsure of where to start and how to find
authentic materials. This workshop is designed to create awareness around
integrating Aboriginal perspectives and quality Aboriginal resources in the
classroom through hands on activities.

BC Teachers Federation
This is a new workshop developed by the BCTF to raise awareness and
understanding of the legacy of residential schools, including the effects and
intergenerational impacts on First Nations, Mtis, and Inuit peoples. This
workshop will:
- provide a preview of resources available.
- provide demonstrations of activities used to teach at various grade levels.
- change attitudes and behaviourshearts and minds.
- inspire the building of relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
people based on mutual understanding, respect, and collective action to create a
different future.

Eddy Robinson is an Anishinaabe/Muskegowuk Cree of the

Missanabie Cree First Nation born and raised in the city of
Toronto. Like many Indigenous people in Canada Eddy did not
enjoy an easy childhood as an Anishinaabe youth in the big city.
His father a Residential School survivor left the family when he
was just three years old. Eddy subsequently endured years of
abuse from an alcoholic parent. Only in his adult years was Eddy
able to understand the legacy of his fathers experience at
Chapleau Indian Residential School and Shingwauk Indian
Residential School.
This workshop will discuss Indigenous methodologies and how it
translates to life today for students, professionals and individuals.
This workshop will allow participants to safely ask the question of
how we can as a society engage Indigenous Ways of Knowing
(culture) within professional and educational environments?
There will also be ample opportunity to discuss the current
Indigenous presence within society and the distinct differences
between; identity (First Nations, Mtis and Inuit), culture,
language, location and populations.
Journey of an Indigenous Student (AFTERNOON)
K-12

Eddy Robinson is an Anishinaabe/Muskegowuk Cree of the

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Missanabie Cree First Nation born and raised in the city of

Toronto. Like many Indigenous people in Canada Eddy did not
enjoy an easy childhood as an Anishinaabe youth in the big city.
His father a Residential School survivor left the family when he
was just three years old. Eddy subsequently endured years of
abuse from an alcoholic parent. Only in his adult years was Eddy
able to understand the legacy of his fathers experience at
Chapleau Indian Residential School and Shingwauk Indian
Residential School.
In this presentation, Eddy shares his personal narrative of the
struggles with his First Nations (Indigenous) identity and the allies
who created safe spaces for him throughout his life. This workshop
will also look at misconceptions and stereotypes.
Drum making and Protocol teachings (ALL DAY)
K-12
Sandy Sr. is and Elder from the Tsartlip Nation in Brentwood Bay- along
with his Son are well known in many communities for their Cultural
teachings.
This full day workshop will give you an opportunity to learn hands on
how to make your own drum and hear some of the stories that Sandy Sr.
has to share. Sandy was a key advisor in the Welcoming figure project at
Esquimalt a few yrs. back. A long side with his Son they will offer many
gifts and teachings that will benefit you in the classroom. There is a
$100 fee per participant for materials.