Embracing Indigenous Pedagogies

Indigenizing teaching and learning is not a single destination or checklist but an ongoing journey of reflection, relationship-building, and growth. This workshop invites faculty at all stages of understanding and experience – from those just beginning to explore Indigenous education to those seeking to deepen existing practices – to consider meaningful ways of bringing Indigenous perspectives, pedagogies, and ways of knowing into their courses. 

Together, participants will explore practical and approachable “one change” strategies as well as more comprehensive approaches to course and assessment design. Topics may include incorporating Indigenous voices and scholarship, rethinking classroom relationships and learning environments, designing more relational and reflective assignments, engaging land- and community-connected learning, and considering how Indigenous pedagogies can shape both what we teach and how we teach. 

The session will encourage thoughtful reflection, discussion, and collaboration while recognizing that faculty may be at different places in their learning journeys. Participants are encouraged to bring a course, lesson, assignment, or teaching challenge they would like to revisit through an Indigenous pedagogical lens. 

Presenter:  

Mitch Huguenin, Trent Teaching Commons  

Date: July 28, 2026

Time: 9:30am-12:30pm 

Location: Zoom