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Episode 14: Awakening to the lessons of the land
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How do outdoor learning and various Indigenous teachings overlap? What are some existing inequities in teaching and how can we address them? Why is the land such an effective teacher? Here's what else we dove into in this Earthy Chat:
*exploring (and sometimes talking to) plants
*how Jenna's teaching experience has informed her admin. work
*working with students with diverse abilities
*the wonder of soil and the "wood-wide web"
*inside the Every Child Matters Year-long Learning Challenge
*becoming an ally to Indigenous voices as part of Truth and Reconciliation
*resources for weaving Indigenous perspectives into teaching
Guest:
Alongside being an Indigenous Advisor to the Outdoor Learning Store, Jenna Jasek is the District Vice Principal of Indigenous Learning and Equity for Rocky Mountain School District No. 6. As an Indigenous person she is learning about her culture and loves learning about traditional teachings and knowledge of nature. She strives to provide students opportunities to explore, learn, and immerse themselves in the outdoors and outdoor education. Jenna has also taken the lead on the Every Child Matters Year-long Learning Challenge for over 100 schools/organizations, and over 1000 people to support them in deepening their understanding of Indigenous knowledge, culture, history, challenges, and perspectives. Jenna was the 2022 recipient of the community literacy award for Windermere valley.
Various Indigenous Learning Resources can be found at the Non-profit Outdoor Learning Store.
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