Shalayna Stonjeck
BEd/BSc
Future Educator
Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit
TQS # 5: A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.
Mar 2022 - Smudging with David Restoule (Eagle Who Sees Far)
Attending this professional development session conducted by the indigenous support specialist at the Medicine Hat college gave me great insight to the medicinal and spiritual practices of First Nations and Indigenous Peoples.
David described the significance of smudging and much of the oral history it is based upon. When I participated in the smudging, it allowed me to not only understand the FMNI perspective but it also helped me balance my positive and negative energies, as is the traditional use of this practice
Participating in First Nations, Métis and Inuit cultural practices allows me to demonstrate my ability to acquire and apply indigenous perspective within education.
Digital Learning Plan:
Grade 8 Science
Incorporating the Indigenous names for animals can help remind the students that we learn while standing on treaty land.