Strategies for Teaching First Nations Students in the North (Toronto)
Join us for a free professional development event for teachers and teacher candidates that focuses on Indigenous perspectives in education.
Four key areas will be discussed during this workshop:
- Embedding “Wise Practices” in northern teaching experiences
- What’s so special about the north or remote communities?
- Why does history matter?
- What does success look like, feel like, and walk like in the north?
There will also be an opportunity to learn more about Teach For Canada’s preparation and support program.
Please register below to reserve your spot!
About the facilitator
Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux served as Vice Provost for Aboriginal Initiatives at Lakehead University for three years, and effective September 2016 was appointed as the first Indigenous Chair for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and continues to develop pathways forward to reconciliation in Canada. Her teaching and academic writing is directed towards understanding and resolving the continuing transmission of unresolved intergenerational trauma and grief primarily within the Indigenous community. She also serves on Teach For Canada’s Board of Directors.
She is a member and resident of the Chippewa of Georgina Island First Nation in Ontario and has dedicated her life to building bridges of understanding between peoples. She sees endless merit in bringing people from diverse cultures, ages, and backgrounds together to engage in practical dialogue and applied research initiatives. She remains deeply committed to public education and active youth engagement from all cultures and backgrounds.
Read more about Dr. Wesley-Esquimaux.
Location: 192 Spadina Ave, Toronto (Atrium – Centre for Social Innovation)
Accessibility: Teach For Canada is dedicated to making our events accessible for all participants. Should you require any accommodations (e.g. audio/visual support) to participate fully in this event, please contact selection@teachforcanada.ca.