Nelson Webinar Series on Truth and Reconciliation in K-12 and Post-Secondary Education

September 4, 2019

Nelson Education is hosting a series of webinars this Fall to explore strategies that will assist educators in achieving their goals of Indigenization and move closer towards reconciliation.

Taking Action Towards Truth and Reconciliation from K-12
Part 1 – Beginning the Journey in K-12 (September 25, 2019)
Part 2 – Pedagogy and Practices in K-12 (October 23, 2019)

Taking Action Towards Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary
Part 1 – Re-imagining Business-as-usual in Post-Secondary (October 24, 2019)
Part 2 – Moving Forward Together in Post-Secondary (November 20, 2019)

An increasing number of educational institutions across Canada are looking for ways to Indigenize their campuses and integrate Indigenous perspectives and ways of knowing into their curriculum. Nelson’s K-20 webinar series is designed to explore strategies that will assist educators in achieving their goals of Indigenization and move closer towards reconciliation. Webinar hosts are scholars and leaders in the Indigenous community. They will share their knowledge and experience and discuss implementation strategies with participants.

Taking Action Towards Truth and Reconciliation from K-12

Part 1 – Beginning the Journey in K-12

Wednesday, September 25, 2019
6:30 pm (ET)

This highly engaging webinar is an introduction to Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and explores the role that each of us has in this complex journey. Many meaningful questions will be addressed including:

• • What is Truth and Reconciliation?
  • What is it not?
  • How can Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples work towards healing and building communities of difference?
  • Why is Truth and Reconciliation critical to all relations and the future of our children?

Register ($25 per ticket)

Part 2 – Pedagogy and Practices in K-12

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
6:30 pm (ET)

This highly interactive webinar focuses on Truth and Reconciliation pedagogy and practices in Kindergarten to Grade 12. Immediate takeaways for classroom and school implementation will be presented and discussed.

• • Building inclusive educational spaces with Indigenous communities will be a primary point of dialogue
  • The inclusion of authentic resources and facilitating opportunities for student-to-student mind-heart connections is key

Register ($25 per ticket)

Presenter:
Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at Laurentian University. She has taught Primary/Junior Methods, Junior/Intermediate Methods, Indigenous Studies as a Teachable, English as a Teachable, Primary/Junior Literacy, Junior/Intermediate Literacy, Introduction to Social Work & Native Social Welfare, Indigenous Ways of Learning, Indigenous Relations in Community Contexts (Masters Level) and Independent Studies/Field Courses (PhD Level). Her areas of specialty are inclusive education, classroom management, lesson planning, learning cycles, assessment/evaluation, technology, differentiated instruction, Indigenous Education and social justice collaborations. She is a National 3M Teaching Excellence Award Fellow and has also been cited in previous editions of Maclean’s magazine as one of LU’s favourite professors.

Dr. Pamela Rose Toulouse is originally from the community of Sagamok First Nation. She is a proud Ojibwe/Odawa woman that comes from a long line of educators. Dr. Toulouse celebrates many years of activity (entering her 26th year) in the formal educational setting, beginning as an elementary school teacher and then finding herself in the role of colleague within the university system. She is well known for her contributions in Indigenous Education. Dr. Toulouse has published well over 50 resources which include books, chapters in books, curriculum pieces, articles, videos and other key selections.

Taking Action Towards Truth and Reconciliation in Post-Secondary

Part 1 – Re-imagining Business-as-usual in Post-Secondary

Thursday, October 24, 2019
6:30 pm (ET)

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada offered 94 Calls to Action as a pathway towards Canada achieving its full potential. So many of these Calls to Action are grounded in education and awareness, putting learning institutions on the front lines of Reconciliation.

This session will consider the tremendous opportunity that has been given to Post-Secondary institutions to:

• • engage with Indigenous peoples’ knowledge, and talent
  • place a particular focus on honouring the profound strengths of the academy
  • develop opportunities for the academy to be even stronger

Register ($25 per ticket)

Part 2 – Moving Forward Together in Post-Secondary

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
6:30 pm (ET)

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada offered 94 Calls to Action as a pathway towards Canada achieving its full potential. So many of these Calls to Action are grounded in education and awareness, putting learning institutions on the front lines of Reconciliation.

This session will focus on:

• • student engagement
  • community relationships
  • conducting research in Indigenous communities.

Register ($25 per ticket)

Presenter:
Kevin Lamoureux is a Faculty member at the University of Winnipeg and a well known public speaker. He has served as Associate Vice President for the University of Winnipeg, Education Lead for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, and as Scholar in Residence for several school divisions. Lamoureux is an award winning scholar with an impressive publication and research grant record, and has consulted for governments, organizations and institutions across Canada. His most recent book contribution, for Ensouling Our Schools with Dr. Jennifer Katz, is being used by educators across Canada working to create inclusive spaces for all students. He has been seen on TV, in documentaries, in print, and in the media. More than anything, Lamoureux is committed to reconciliation and contributing to an even better Canada for all children to grow up in.