EDI meets TRC

• Honouring Indigenous Governance and Pedagogy:

  • This workshop directly addresses the calls to action by adopting Indigenous pedagogical practices (Storywork, Sharing Circle). The use of the talking stick and circle protocols is an act of reconciliation, de-centering colonial meeting structures and teaching participants to value the respectful, non-hierarchical communication models central to Indigenous governance.

• Workshop Activity:

  • The discussion following the reading of a story like "Coyote's Eye" focuses on: "What does this story teach us about relational accountability and reciprocity with the land? How does this lesson challenge the typical Western approach to education or resource management?" This fosters a shift from colonial thinking to a worldview rooted in stewardship.

TRC (Truth and Reconciliation):

EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion):

• Centering Marginalized Knowledge:

  • By dedicating the entire workshop to Indigenous perspectives, it promotes equity by creating an "ethical space" where Indigenous knowledge is presented as necessary and authoritative, rather than as an optional add-on.

• Workshop Activity:

  • The commitment to building a "reciprocal relationship" with local communities serves as a model for all EDI work. Participants move from a mindset of "what can I take (from the curriculum)" to "what can I offer (to the community)," ensuring that the inclusion of diverse perspectives is based on genuine respect and mutual benefit, not just meeting a diversity quota.

Why it matters

This program is essential to bridge the knowledge gap that exists between curriculum mandates and ethical practice.

Funding for Building Stewardship Spirit ensures that educators and community leaders are trained to move beyond surface-level acknowledgment, enabling them to build a foundation for genuine reconciliation and model the principles of respect, reciprocity, and responsibility that are foundational to a truly inclusive society.