Strategic Action 1.5: Indigenous Curriculum Focus
Reframe the Grade 11 English Language Arts curriculum to focus on Indigenous literature and perspectives, while ensuring the Grade 11 History curriculum thoroughly explores Indigenous histories and perspectives.
A Renewed Relationship
Inspired by the Circle of Courage, we are committed to a renewed relationship with Indigenous learners and families. We are embedding Indigenous worldviews, practices, and culture into our learning and activities to ensure a holistic educational journey.
Community Engagement
Through our Indigenous Education Community Council and Indigenous Parent Program, we build strong partnerships with students, staff, and families. These programs provide safe, supportive spaces for guidance, cultural activities, and shared learning.
Innovative Learning
We are proud to offer unique programs like the Manito Ahbee Aki Minecraft world, Powwow Clubs, and the Indigenous Youth Leadership Program. These initiatives provide engaging, authentic opportunities for students to connect with Indigenous culture and perspectives.
What We've Accomplished
Reframing Grade 11 ELA
- Started to plan for the Grade 11 English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum reframing to focus on Indigenous literature and perspectives.
Reframing Grade 11 History
- Continued to reframe the Grade 11 History curriculum to thoroughly explore Indigenous histories and perspectives with Indigenous pedagogies at the centre.
- Brought together a focus/working committee of history teachers from across the Division.
- Completed two one-day workshops with all Grade 11 history teachers, focusing on shifting practices that reflect harms of the past.
Where We're Going
Goals for 2025 & 2027
- By 2025: We will have ensured that the Grade 11 History curriculum thoroughly explores Indigenous histories and perspectives and is framed with Indigenous pedagogies at the centre. This will include incorporating voices, stories, and experiences that reflect the diversity and depth of Indigenous communities, both historically and in contemporary contexts.
- By 2027: We will have reframed the Grade 11 English Language Arts curriculum to focus on Indigenous literature and perspectives. This will involve elevating Indigenous authors and storytelling traditions while fostering critical thinking about the relationships between language, culture, and identity.
Strategic Overview
- Began planning to reframe the Grade 11 ELA curriculum to focus on Indigenous literature and perspectives.
- Continued reframing the Grade 11 History curriculum by forming a teacher committee and holding workshops focused on shifting practices that reflect harms of the past.
- By 2025: Ensure the Grade 11 History curriculum thoroughly explores Indigenous histories and perspectives, framed with Indigenous pedagogies.
- By 2027: Reframe the Grade 11 ELA curriculum to focus on Indigenous literature, authors, and storytelling traditions.