Seven Generations.
That’s how I was taught to view my work and my life.
Gratitude for those 7 generations who came before.
Responsibility for the 7 generations who come after.
That’s 3 centuries of time. Weighing decisions in that light changes the way one sees everything.
@Jaimsy22 Apparently you know my Uncle Dwayne Donald. So my line is the same… Madeleine, Edith Ward, Allen Donald, my dad, me! I’m SO pumped to meet you :)
Teachers:
If you’re still teaching about the “fur trade” and the “discovery” of “new land” in social studies rather than colonization & how it continues today, then you are reinforcing oppressive narratives that benefit the colonial agenda.
Want to be an ally?
Teach the truth.
Muslims have been in Canada since 1871, Sikhs since 1897, Hindus since 1911. We are NOT newcomers. We are NOT unfamiliar. We ARE your neighbours, friends,farmers, teachers, fellow citizens. We are NOT “others”. #abed#ableg
Women wearing traditional First Nation ribbon skirts rallied outside a school in Kamsack, Sask., Monday to support Grade 5 student Bella Kulak. The 10-year-old was shamed by an educational assistant last month who said her attire didn’t fit on Formal Day.
Happy New Year Teachers! To kick off 2021, I'm giving away two signed CLASS SETS of an I Survived Book of your choice, plus a Zoom with your class. Follow me and RT if you want to enter. I'll notify winners this Thursday, 1/7.