This course builds on First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples – Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Culture, Part 1, and expands on the skills and knowledge gained through that course. Part 1 is a prerequisite for this course.
Part 2 explores current issues such as residential schools, governance and Truth and Reconciliation. The candidate will have opportunities to infuse FNMI culture, traditional teachings, histories, current issues and resources into school culture and curriculum as well as explore curriculum plans with an Indigenous focus and lens. By the end of Part 2, candidates will understand historical and legislative policies and their continued impact on FNMI peoples and communities. Through a holistic and integrated approach, the course will help position candidates as educators who promote equity and diversity in their own practices and in their schools and classrooms.
Withdrawal/Refund Schedule:
- End of first week of class: 100% (minus $50 admin fee)
- End of second week of class: 75% refund (minus $50 admin fee)
- End of third week of class: 50% refund (minus $50 admin fee)
- End of the fourth week of class: 25% refund (minus $50 admin fee)
- After the fifth week of class: 0% refund
- Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: After the 8th week of class
Teachers certified with the Ontario College of Teachers are eligible to take AQ courses. Ontario B.Ed students may take courses prior to membership with OCT, if they have met all the requirements to graduate and if they have applied to the OCT for a Certificate of Qualification.
Program Fee: $685 (includes a $50 non-refundable admin fee)
Non-certified teachers will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Application Fee: $30
Six Nations Polytechnic accepts the following options for program and application fee payments: Credit (Visa, Mastercard), e-Transfer