Pilot: Engaging with Indigenous Learners - YTC

News Person (Community Learning Network)

Location: Yellow Head Tribal College

Region(s): North, West Central

Registration for this event is now closed.

This professional development workshop arose out of the recognition that success in an adult learning environment inclusive of Indigenous learners is best accomplished through understanding. It is unique in the sense that it engages participation from the variety of Indigenous peoples who live in the Treaty 6, 7, and 8 areas of Alberta, as well as with the Indigenous Postsecondary Educational Institutions. There is no ‘one’ singular specialization of Indigenous knowledge. Each Nation and tribe is unique, and the collaborative nature of this professional development opportunity allows you to hear the Indigenous voices in your local area.

This training is for CALP practitioners who work with or would like to work with adult Indigenous learners, but who may not have had previous opportunities to learn about Indigenous people, knowledge, issues, and culture, or who have had limited exposure to the Indigenous experience.

Learn about local, regional, and national issues of relevance to adult Indigenous learners to help you create a supportive and welcoming learning experience for Indigenous learners in your community. Connect with and build relationships with community members from your local First Nations Colleges/University.

Essential Understanding:

• Awareness of historical relations between Nations and Indigenous peoples and others in Canada
• Understanding of how Intergenerational trauma affects the adult learner to effectively create a safe learning environment
• Deeper orientation to Indigenous Learning principles and how to embed them in your learning practices

Intended Audience: CALP Staff, Adult Literacy Practitioner, Family Literacy Practitioner and CALP Board members

Pilot Incentive: $200.00 per Registrant to assist with travel, accommodations

Registration includes: Participant's Guide, Lunch

Each participant will be asked to answer the following pre-pilot question when they register:

How prepared are you to support Indigenous Learners?

Location:

Yellowhead Tribal College
17304 - 105 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB T5S 1G4
O'Chiese Room

Registration for this event is now closed.

For more information, please contact:

Normie Carlson
780-484-0303
normie.carlson@ytced.ca