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Pilot Lesson for Social Studies

Lesson purpose: "For Teacher Candidates to 'identify and develop practices that reflect an equitable, inclusive approach to learning' (Social Studies course outline) by focusing on equitable and inclusive learning strategies for First Nation, M矇tis and Inuit learners through examining case studies. For Teacher Candidates to critically analyze Social Studies resources and use appropriate resources to support instructional strategies (Social Studies course outline) by exploring bias and its applications to resources about First Nation, M矇tis, and Inuit people."

Aboriginal Knowledge Infusion in Initial Teacher Education at the 遙ぺ整氈窒 Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto

Knowledge of the Aboriginal socio-political history in 遙ぺ整氈窒 has historically been excluded from public education. In 遙ぺ整氈窒, public school children learn about Aboriginal people at specific times in the curriculum. However, teachers frequently only teach the bare essentials about Aboriginal people in 遙ぺ整氈窒 because they do not have adequate knowledge or feel that they lack the ability to teach about this subject.

Pilot Lesson on Restorative Justice

Lesson purpose: "To assist Teacher Candidates in understanding the Anishinaabe perspective on restorative practice. To challenge Teacher Candidates to appreciate that each culture has teachings/theories about human interaction and that for Indigenous people it is often fundamental to ensure healthy relationships are maintained or restored."

McMichael Canadian Art Collection

From the website: "The McMichael is renowned for exclusively collecting Canadian art, featuring exhibitions by the Group of Seven, First Nations, Inuit, and contemporary artists. The totem pole in the Grand Hall, Where Cultures Meet, was carved specifically by artist Don Yeomans for the McMichael. Outdoor works of art, including those in the new Sculpture Garden, are also part of the collection."