Learning & Development
Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC 2015), Canadian universities have increased their Indigenous curriculum supports and professional training efforts to educate university members about Indigenous Peoples.
Support Services
- Advise in the development of new Indigenous courses and review of existing courses
- Advise and participate in curriculum review processes
- Support in developing Indigenous-related learning outcomes
- Help identify appropriate Indigenous content and scholarship
- Prepare faculty and staff in building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous communities (e.g. community engaged learning, etc.)
- Identify pedagogical strategies
- Identify culturally-appropriate assessment approaches
- Support faculty and staff in working respectfully with Indigenous students
For more information contact the Indigenous Curriculum and Pedagogy Advisor.
Teaching & Learning Resources
- Guide for Working With Indigenous Students
- Indigenous Learning bundles
- Online Learning Modules
- Engaging with the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation in the Classroom
- Western’s Land Acknowledgement
- Indigenous Initiatives Key Terms (.pdf)
- Western’s Smudging Resource
- Indigenous Teaching & Learning Series
- New Course Connecting for Climate Change Action
- Considerations for Meaningful Collaboration: Highlights from A Conversation with Indigenous Elders
Indigenous Learning Opportunities
Video Learning Resources
- What I wish my professors knew about me
- Treaties Recognition Week 2020 Speakers Series:
Historical Treaties & Indigenous-Settler Relations Today
Honouring the Treaties with Al Day
How Do You Put a Price on Land? - N’Satung (Understanding) documentary
