Practical Applications and Teaching Resources Practical applications for Indigenous pedagogy are myriad. While there are many challenges to integrating these adaptations, possibly the biggest one is t
Art Traditional Because of the cultural diversity of First Peoples in Canada, the traditional art being created by those communities is incredibly varied. The materials used were often determined by g
General Concepts of Indigenous Pedagogy 1. Sacred canopy The notion of the "sacred canopy" originates with Peter Berger, but is taken up by Driedger (1980) and operates as a metaphor for a space that
Film and Theatre Dramatic ritual - including use of props, costumes, and re-enactment - have been major aspects of First Peoples culture for centuries. However, colonialism suppressed and infiltrated
Gender and Sexuality Prior to colonization, many Indigenous communities approach to gender and sexuality was fairly fluid and non-binaristic. For instance, many nations were matrilineal in nature, mea
Graphic Novels Though graphic novels could have been included in our page on literature, we have placed them in a separate page given the popularity of the English Department's graphic novel course an
Childhood Education Early Childhood Care and Education is an important subject as it involves the health and minds of the youngest and most impressionable portion of a population. Making sure cultural
Environmental Science Indigenous peoples have a deep and spiritual relationship with the Earth and all living things. For hundreds and even thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have depended directl