Weaving Words

Resources for Learning & Reflection

Guide to Explore:

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• Community Living BC: Respectful Engagement with Indigenous Peoples

o  A practical guide that outlines principles for building respectful, reciprocal
relationships with Indigenous communities.

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Websites to Explore:

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• Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund: Protocols for Working with Indigenous Communities

o  An accessible overview of cultural protocols, community engagement, and best
practices for working with Indigenous partners.

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• First Nations Pedagogy: Storytelling & Indigenous Pedagogy

o  An introduction to the role of storytelling as a teaching practice within
Indigenous pedagogues.

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• FNESC: Authentic Indigenous Resources

o  Guidance for selecting authentic Indigenous educational resources, with
criteria and examples to support responsible use.

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Videos to Watch

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• Honouring Indigenous Voices Roundtable

o  A panel discussion focused on ethically sharing Indigenous voices as
non-Indigenous educators, with international perspectives and experiences. (Vimeo, 2021, 66:28 minutes).

 

• Tai Simpson: The Intergenerational Wisdom Woven Into Indigenous Stories

o  A compelling talk exploring how Indigenous storytelling shapes identity,
connection, and collective responsibility. (TEDx, 2021, 17:43 minutes).

 

• Trent Hohaia: Making Connections: The Power of Oral Storytelling

o  A reflection on the cultural and relational significance of oral storytelling in
Indigenous communities. (TEDx, 2017, 17:51 minutes).