back to all eventsFirst Nations, Métis, and Inuit: Learning from Story
Presented by: Donna Ross & Lorrie Morales
| Located at: | FFCA - Learning Centre |
| 110 - 7000 Railway St. SE, Calgary, AB |
About the Session
AUDIENCE: GRADES K-8 TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, DISTRICT LEADS/COACHES, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.
In this session, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit: Learning from Story will highlight the concept of the Oracy Framework, which presents the significant use of language-based learning to teach students to use effective communication skills. The sharing of trickster/truth stories will model strategies to demonstrate the importance of listening, speaking effectively and the power of silence. Language based activities will scaffold the Oracy Framework and an Indigenous Literature Kit will provide plans and stories to use within your classroom.
About the Presenter(s)
Donna Ross
is currently contracted with the Calgary Regional Consortium to provide Education for Reconciliation and Foundational Knowledge of Alberta’s First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people. She brings a strong understanding of literacy and storytelling from an Indigenous perspective.Lorrie Morales
has over 30 years of experience in middle school, high school and adulteducation, with a focus on Humanities. Lorrie has worked as a classroom teacher, learning and instructional coach, mentor, reviewer, instructor and now works as a consultant and designer of Professional Learning for Calgary Regional Consortium. She has just written her first book.
