Focus: To foster an understanding and connection to place and develop a better understanding of how natural resources (plant species) have played a key role in the changing of the land, people, and communities of Canada.
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Focus: Our focus was to encourage students of all reading levels and backgrounds to read authentic texts with diverse perspectives.
Focus: How can a focus on connections and core competencies help students better communicate their thinking and understand themselves as learners?
Focus: To incorporate the First Peoples Principles of Learning into the curricular learning areas with intention, authenticity and meaning.
Focus: Are learners feeling like they are safe to explore & build on their understanding; does the school’s practices allow for that, do we allow time for that?
Focus: To promote a greater awareness and appreciation of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language and culture amongst our school district staff and students.
Focus: Working towards the goals of our Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement.
Focus: To explore a material (i.e. wool/wood) in order to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for natural resources and land-based materials.
Focus: How students might be growing in their connection to land.
Focus: How can we deepen our understanding and appreciation of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language with our learning spaces and our school communities?
Focus: How can an immersive day of teachings from our local First Peoples, the Musqueam people, on Musqueam land enrich the understandings of students with diverse Aboriginal ancestries, in terms of building a sense of identity, and connection to history, culture and land?
Focus: How can connecting to place enhance our learning experiences?
Focus: How can having teacher advocates at schools make a difference for students with Aboriginal ancestry?