Third National Gathering

NCCIE’s third National Gathering was a virtual one-day event on March 10, 2021.

Agenda

Speakers List

Opening Reflections and Opening Remarks

Opening Reflections and Opening Remarks

  • Willie Ermine – Knowledge Keeper and Ceremonialist, Sturgeon Lake First Nation
  • Pam Damoff – Parliamentary Secretary, Indigenous Services Canada
  • Dr. Bob Kayseas – Interim President, First Nations University of Canada
  • Professor David Newhouse – Director, Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies, Trent University
Decolonizing the Classroom: Empowering new teachers with the competence to bring about change in their classrooms

Decolonizing the Classroom: Empowering new teachers with the competence to bring about change in their classrooms

  • Dean Smith – Indigenous Education Consultant, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
  • Loretta Robinson – Educational Projects Coordinator, First Nations Education Council
The Importance of Cultural Humility

The Importance of Cultural Humility

  • Kelly Anne Butler – Indigenous Education Specialist, Memorial University of Newfoundland
The Warrior’s Club: Land-Based Education and Experiential Learning at Sturgeon Lake Central School

The Warrior’s Club: Land-Based Education and Experiential Learning at Sturgeon Lake Central School

  • Tanya McCallum – K-12 Teacher from Pelican Narrows, SK
  • Lionel McKenzie – High School Math and Carpentry Teacher, Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Welcoming Indigenous Parent Knowledge: Bringing Ancestors’ Teachings into School Curriculum

Welcoming Indigenous Parent Knowledge: Bringing Ancestors’ Teachings into School Curriculum

  • Dr. Debbie Pushor – Professor, Department of Curriculum Studies, University of Saskatchewan
  • Vernon Linklater – School Board Trustee, Saskatoon Public Schools
An Introduction to Navigating the NCCIE Website: A Video Tour

An Introduction to Navigating the NCCIE Website: A Video Tour

  • Dr. Jennifer S. Dockstator – NCCIE National Project Director
Reflections: Stories and Learnings from NCCIE Collaborators

Reflections: Stories and Learnings from NCCIE Collaborators

  • Sylvia Moore – Regional Lead, Atlantic Provinces and Labrador
  • Verlé Harrop – Regional Lead, Atlantic Provinces and Labrador
  • Annie Pilote – Regional Lead, Quebec
  • Joshua Dockstator – Regional Lead, Southwest Ontario
  • Leisa Desmoulins – Regional Lead, Northwest Ontario
  • Laura Forsythe – Regional Lead, Manitoba
  • Linda Many Guns – Regional Lead, Alberta
Indigenous Ways of Being: Asserting Our Presence – Keynote Address

Indigenous Ways of Being: Asserting Our Presence – Keynote Address

  • Willie Ermine – Sturgeon Lake First Nation
Stories of Our Youth

Stories of Our Youth

  • Listen to youth from across Canada share their perspectives on Indigenous education
Indigenous Youth: Reshaping the Future of Education

Indigenous Youth: Reshaping the Future of Education

  • Holly Redden – Curve Lake First Nation
  • Erin Goodpipe – Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation