COURSE INFORMATION:

COURSE OVERVIEW

In this course, students will be introduced to Native Education Studies in Canada along with the history and evolution of Aboriginal–Non-Aboriginal relations over time. Students will also learn about Aboriginal rights within the context of the Canadian Constitution and Canadian society and explore the Aboriginal Guide to the Teacher’s Toolkit from Education Canada to learn effective strategies for customizing learning in the native environment.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

North Bay Campus or Online – www.nativetc.com

Part 1: Colonialism and Aboriginal Peoples

Part 2: Aboriginal Identity and Belonging

Part 3: Demographic Profile of Aboriginal People

Part 4: Social Profile of Aboriginal People

Part 5: Great Strides and New Challenges: City Life and Gender Issues

Part 6: Aboriginal Organizations and the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs

Part 7: First Nations: Contesting Title and Ownership

Part 8: The Metis: The “Original” Canadians

Part 9: The Inuit: Recognition in the 21^st Century

Part 10: Self-Determination and Self-Government

Part 11: Multiculturalism Economic Involvement of Aboriginal Peoples

Part 12: Indigenous Themed Lessons

Part 13: Aboriginal Perspectives; Teacher’s Toolkit Overview

Part 14: Aboriginal People’s and Organizations

Part 15: Indigenous Educational Strategies

Part 16: Strategies for Educators of Aboriginal Students

Skill Competencies: Apply cultural support to enhance and improve outcomes of indigenous children in educational settings and to create a safe and caring environment.

Knowledge Competencies: Outline the methods of providing cultural support that enhances and improve outcomes of indigenous children in educational settings while creating a safe and caring environment.