Learning Opportunities

First Nations, Métis and Inuit - Learning from Story: Writing Framework

Presented By

Donna Ross & Lorrie Morales

Series Sessions

Date	Time
Tuesday, September 24, 2019	4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, October 29, 2019	4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, November 19, 2019	4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019	4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Location

In Person FFCA - Learning Centre 110 - 7000 Railway St. SE, Calgary, AB

TARGET AUDIENCE: K-6 TEACHERS, SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS, DISTRICT LEADS AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

In this session, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit: Learning from Story will highlight the concept of
the Writing Framework, which presents the significant use of language and literacy based
learning to teach students to use effective writing skills. The sharing of trickster/truth stories
and various writing strategies will demonstrate the importance of understanding what the text
says, does and means. Language based activities will scaffold the Writing Framework and an
Indigenous Literature Kit will provide lessons and stories to use within your classroom.

Donna Ross

is a 32-year educator. She is Cree Métis from Saskatchewan and member of the One Arrow First Nation, Treaty Six territory. Donna began her teaching career as a classroom teacher with Tsuut’ina Nation and continued to support First Nations learners in subsequent positions with Siksika and Stoney Nakoda Nations, and is currently an Indigenous Designer of Learning with the Calgary Regional Consortium. Donna brings passion and a deep knowledge of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit histories, the impact of residential schools, and the embedding of Indigenous ways of knowing into Alberta curriculum and organizational culture. She is also a proud kokum!

Lorrie Morales

is a semi-retired teacher who is presently working with the Calgary Regional Consortium as a consultant. She has over 30 years of experience in adult education, high school, with a focus on Middle School. Lorrie has worked as a classroom teacher, served on various committees, mentored student teachers, designed instruction, and worked with professionals in a variety of roles. She has recently published her first book and is working on her next one. During the pandemic she has also started various art projects. You will find her making moments matter and dreaming of a sunny beach in the future.