Joined the Indigenous studies class from St. Francis Friday at the Glenbow’ s temporary location. Amazing sculptures and wood carvings by Bob Dempsey, who is a distinguished Tahltan and Tingit artist of the Wolf Clan. A great way to learn more about our brother from the west.

Thank you to all of the Region 3 seniors who helped us kick off Métis Week last night! Just over two weeks left to vote ‘YES’ to the Métis Constitution. Vote NOW at mnaconstitution.com/vote

Great day at Mount Royal University sharing Metis culture and Metis plant knowledge. Maarsi for the invite Josh Hill!

We are rocking our mocs Olow to honour the Indigenous peoples around the world. #RockYourMocks

Roc Your Mocs. Check out these mini moccasins made by the Indigenous Studies class. #MetisWeek

#ROCKYOURMOCS Celebrating rock your Mocs with St.Francis Indigenous studies class. Thank you to Wanda First Rider for her teachings about the buffalo and moccasins. ⁦Patricia McCallum⁩ ⁦CCSD Indigenous⁩ ⁦Shala Vollman - Taki⁩

Today we commemorate Louis Riel the great Metis leader. I honour my ancestors who died in battle, Joseph Ouelette, Donald Ross and Isidore Dumont. Maarsi for fighting for future generations. ⁦CCSD Indigenous⁩ ⁦@CCSD_edu⁩

Métis Week (November 14 - 20) is an opportunity for the Métis people to celebrate and share their stories, history, music, and culture with people across Alberta. Learn more about the Métis people with these titles for all ages: bit.ly/3O8kd4t

#ROCKYOURMOCS These Mocs were made in Sask for nohkom. I keep them close and am filled with love. Nohkom used to bead too. Nothing better then smoke tanned hide smell♥️ CCSD Indigenous Shala Vollman - Taki LeeAnn Gervais Cynlo

Across Alberta, Métis Citizens are paying tribute to Louis Riel. Riel laid the foundation for what we’re accomplishing today with the new Constitution. Vote ‘YES’ today: mnaconstitution.com/vote cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

We need to take an in-depth look at Treaties. They have guided relationships within these Lands and also with First Nations and the Crown. So much to learn. Shala Vollman - Taki Patricia McCallum Cynlo LeeAnn Gervais #SWK2022

All these beautiful @CCSD_edu staffs won the door prizes at #SWK2022! Day two has been eye opening and soul filling! Shala Vollman - Taki Xena Biffert Jen Perry Kevin DeForge

Feeling blessed to have attended The Soaring with Knowledge Conference Indigenous Education Council with CCSD Indigenous Xena Biffert Check out Blackfoot Language app w/ Siksika Nation Board of Education. Despite inequitable funding, inspiring initiatives happening. Takes a community to raise a child

Ed students University of Alberta Faculty of Education are lucky to have Prof. Pheasant sharing her knowledge (and dance moves). Rethinking K-12 rote (Kleenex box) education & acknowledging that it is important to teach in different ways. So many great book suggestions too! Let’s get reading CCSD Indigenous

Our Aboriginal Studies students are working on a project called, “The Canadian Library, Micro Gallery”, which promotes awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and children. They are covering books and labeling the spines with the names of these people.

Great discussion Friday,in city hall about the Residential School Memorial. Looking forward to more engaging conversation in the future! ⁦CCSD Indigenous⁩ ⁦@CCSD_edu⁩ ⁦Patricia McCallum⁩ ⁦Shala Vollman - Taki⁩

Join Donna Ross & Jodi Taylor for this new series where we will explore instructional designs to weave supports, resources & Indigenous knowledge systems into the Gr. 7-9 curriculum subject areas. Learn more/register: bit.ly/3GO40zM