In this course, meet online with a cohort of Métis educators learning to weave their unique stories into their teaching. Together, educators can enhance their foundational knowledge and share best practices guided by Métis ways of knowing and keeoukaywin (visiting).
Completion of this online Google Classroom course will include an RCTL certificate and continued support to present on topics in Métis Education. There are ten modules, and each module has several components. You will need a Gmail account to access this course.
Required Reading: The Rupertsland five foundational themes: Languages of the Métis, Métis Culture and Traditions, Homeland History, Métis in Alberta, Métis Nation Governance. Each theme shares information about Métis history, identity, and life in Alberta. Métis voices are authentically shared through the themes, woven together with academic research to best share our Métis story in Alberta. If you have not taken the Foundational Themes Course you can register here:
RLI Métis Foundational Knowledge Themes Moodle Course - Cohort Interest
This is also a required part of the niya michif training.
The ten modules are:
1) achimowin - Story - Authentic Resources
2) Rupertsland Institute - Métis Centre of Excellence
3) Métis Nation of Alberta
4) pishkaymiwaan- Responsibility - Teaching Quality Standard/Leadership Quality Standard
5) wiichihew- Support Building Foundational Knowledge
6) aen kishayihtuhk- A Learner Andragogy/Pedagogy
7) chiikayhtakwun- Interesting - Engaging Learners
8) kishinahamakayhk- Teach Them - Technology Tools
9) maarsii kaakiyow awiiyuk- Thank You Everyone!
10) taapwew- Authentic Métis Resources (synchronous)
*There will be an online meet and greet, two Professional Sharing Meetings and a Final Meeting Reflection (dates to be determined with the cohort - approx. 1.5 hours each)
Please note that engagement with your cohort is an excellent opportunity to connect and learn from each other.
We are happy you are on this learning journey with us!
Maarsii,
Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning
*You must be a certified educator with Métis Nation of Alberta citizenship
