Holistic Approach to Indigenous Education
The Story of the Holistic Approach to Indigenous Education
The Holistic Approach to Indigenous Education was developed by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Indigenous Education Department in November 2021. It was partially inspired by the Holistic Cycle of Learning and What Matters in Indigenous Education.
We are in the East, preparing the soil. We begin by addressing our gaps in knowing and understanding as educators.
- What do you know about the impact of colonization on Indigenous peoples? What do you need to learn next?
- What conditions are required for staff and students to learn about Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, culture, and history?
- When do you practice seeing the ways you've always done things through a new lens?
Before entering the circle, review and reflect on the Principles of Indigenous Education.
Always enter in the East.
Sometimes you may need to return to the start.
Go slow to go fast.
Each part of the circle requires ample time and attention.
Connect with the Indigenous Education Department along the way.
This is a process to reflect on your learning (not something you need to teach others). Invite the Indigenous Education Department to join your staff to lead the learning.
Part of the work in the East includes actively engaging in the Passport to Reconciliation.
Holistic Cycle of Learning
The Holistic Cycle of Learning was developed by the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Indigenous Education Department to lead learning in the Grade 11 NBE course.
