Created by PSIII Intern Teachers: Jazmin Roe & Antonia Comanda
critical inquiry question
How are Alberta elementary educators applying foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in their classrooms?
incorporating fnmi knowledge across subject areasOn this page educators will find principles to remember when incorporating FNMI knowledge across subject areas. You will also find different activities to include Indigenous knowledge across subject areas. |
reliable & accurate resourcesResources that support authentic learning opportunities in your classroom. There are professional literature, digital, university portals, and classroom resources available. |
professional development opportunitiesA part of applying FNMI foundational knowledge includes educators developing knowledge about FNMI peoples' through professional development. |
what is fnmi knowledge?
Indigenous Knowledge (IK) can be broadly defined as the knowledge that an indigenous (local) community accumulates over generations of living in a particular environment. This definition encompasses all forms of knowledge – technologies, know-how skills, practices and beliefs – that enable the community to achieve stable livelihoods in their environment. IK is unique to every culture and society, and it is embedded in community practices, institutions, relationships and rituals. It represents all the skill and innovations of a people and embodies the collective wisdom and resourcefulness of the community.