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*Please note that it is always best practice to prioritize local Indigenous knowledge and culture, and consult with elders/knowledge keepers, especially when teaching about traditional Indigenous practices. If you are able to find an elder/knowledge keeper to come in and teach students, or even to do it through an online source such as Zoom, Teams or Facebook, this is always best practice.
Some things to remember when teaching English First Peoples:
These courses are different from the English 10-12 courses in that they:
are based entirely on the study of “texts” representing authentic First Peoples’ voices (“texts” refers to oral, audio, visual, cinematic, and digital media works, as well as written works) ALL THE TEXTS YOU USE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BY AND/OR ABOUT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES (FROM AN INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVE).
incorporate First Peoples principles of learning in the curriculum content and espouse their application in the teaching of the course (including pedagogical approaches such as direct learning, learning outside of the classroom environment, and incorporating a recursive approach to texts)
place increased emphasis on the study and command of oral language and on First Peoples’ Oral Traditions
recognize the value of First Peoples’ worldviews, and the importance of culture in language and communication (e.g., the participation of guest speakers from local First Nations or Métis communities in learning is encouraged)
promote teaching the curriculum through a focus on themes, issues, and topics important to First Peoples.