What do we mean by indigenizing? There are a few ways this concept has been worded, and we will put a few of the ideas below.
“Indigenization means using “culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy.” Indigenized curriculum should help ensure that non-Indigenous people develop skills and knowledge to enable them to work with and live alongside their Indigenous neighbours knowledgably and respectfully.”
Sybil Harrison; Janice Simcoe; Dawn Smith; and Jennifer Stein (PULLING TOGETHER: A GUIDE FOR INDIGENIZATION OF POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS)
“Indigenization can be seen as the re-doing or reaffirming of education to include Indigenous ways of knowing, thinking, feeling and being. It involves elevating the voices of Indigenous peoples, elevating traditional, and cultural knowledge, and intentional inclusion of Indigenous ways of teaching and learning to form and create pedagogical approaches.”
Queens university
Indigenizing Teacher Education – Supported by Graphic Recording
“The Council of Ministers of Education Canada, Elders and students, gathered on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations in July 2018 for an important symposium about Indigenizing Teacher Education. Sam from Drawing Change was there to provide graphic recording throughout the event. His role was to witness, listen deeply, and draw the presentations and sharing that unfolded over the two days together.” (Sam Brad)
Please check out the stunning illustrations below from the sessions regarding Indigenizing Teacher Education, and visit the website to view the images in more detail!
