First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples: Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides educators with an opportunity to explore First Nation, Métis and Inuit knowledge and ways of knowing and how to connect this knowledge to the classroom. Throughout the course students will develop an understanding of First Nation, Métis and Inuit traditional teaching, histories, current issues and culture, and how these connect to the curriculum in order to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls to action. 

Students will unlearn the misconceptions of historical events and re-learn historical and current realities for the First Peoples of Canada. This course will provide candidates with the knowledge to create curriculum embedded with Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing or OCT applicant if new Ontario BEd graduate (Read more)
   
• Your teacher education program coursework and practicum must be successfully completed before registration.
   
• Qualification in at least one teaching division (e.g., Primary, Junior, Intermediate or Senior division qualifications)
   
• University undergraduate degree (in addition to BEd or teacher education program degree)

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

No documentation needs to be sent in.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Using the Seven Grandfather teachings and Medicine Wheel teachings as a framework, candidates will explore traditional teachings, histories, current issues and cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. This course will provide candidates with the knowledge to create curriculum embedded with Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing.

Topics will include, but are not limited to, Indigenous Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy, local traditional knowledge and historical and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples and their connections to culture.

PREREQUISITES

(as required by OCT)

• OCT Member in Good Standing
   
• Completion of Part 1 or Intermediate or Senior First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies teaching qualifications
   
• 194 days teaching experience completed before the course start date - days of teaching can only be counted after you become a certified teacher

WHAT TO EMAIL IN WHEN YOU REGISTER?

Signed Teaching Experience Form

If you have a Part 2 qualification visible on your OCT certificate, you don't need to send us verification of your teaching days.