This course explores First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives of Indigenous education and pedagogies supporting meaningful inclusion of Indigenous cultures, languages, and worldviews in contemporary education. Students develop and demonstrate their ability to contribute to Indigenous education and reconciliation within a Manitoba context. Topics may vary but include traditional philosophies, education, and life skills; colonization and decolonization in education; Treaties in Canada; federal and provincial policies concerning Indigenous education; stereotypes and racism; Residential Schools; Indigenous resilience and self-determination; pathways to reconciliation; Indigenous education in Manitoba curricula; and creating effective learning environments that support Indigenous cultures, identities, languages, and student success.
Prerequisites
EDUC-2513, EDUC-3810 or EDUC-4002 (prerequisite).
