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RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025
Type: Indigenous Education clear filter
Friday, April 4
 

8:30am MDT

Early Learning & Indigenous Connections
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1335
Participants will gain ideas and strategies to effectively and authentically weave Indigenous content and culture into their early learning classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Hayley Christen

Hayley Christen

Coordinator, Learning Services, Red Deer School Division
Hayley Christen is a Coordinator with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Learning Services for Red Deer Public Schools. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and a vice-principal, Hayley has dedicated her career to supporting students with diverse learning needs and at-risk... Read More →
avatar for Rhonda Eidem

Rhonda Eidem

Instructor, Red Deer Polytechnic
As a former teacher and administrator for Red Deer Public Schools, I now teach Early Learning and Childcare at Red Deer Polytechnic—more specifically, the curriculum classes and Indigenous Ways in Early Learning.  I am the Chairperson for the Red Deer Native Friendship Society... Read More →
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1335
  Indigenous Education, Early Learning

8:30am MDT

Learning Metis History Through Music and Dance
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1635 (Small Gym)
Learning Metis History Through Music and Dance is an interactive workshop series hosted by Metis fiddler Brianna Lizotte and her percussionist Ethan Graves. Passing down the history of the Metis through a musician’s lens. Presenters will have educators toe tapping and jig stepping as they begin to form their own connections to their community and the communities around them.
Speakers
EG
BL

Brianna Lizotte

Musician, Brianna Lizotte
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1635 (Small Gym)
  Indigenous Education, PE and Wellness

8:30am MDT

Understanding Canadian Treaties
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1203
An introduction to historical and present day information on Canadian treaties will be presented. Participants will gain an understanding of our shared past and increase foundational knowledge of the spirit and intent of the treaties.
Speakers
avatar for Brian St. Germain

Brian St. Germain

Indigenous Education
Brian St. Germain was born and raised in Red Deer and recently retired from Red Deer Public Schools after 42 years of teaching. The last 12 years as a lead teacher with FNMI Learning Services. He also serves as an Indigenous Education PD Facilitator with the ATA. Brian is Cree First... Read More →
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1203
  Indigenous Education, Social Studies, Division 3, Division 4, Counsellor, Educational Assistant, Teacher / Administrator

8:30am MDT

Indigenous Games: make and take session (FULL MORNING)
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am MDT
2508
This session will give participants the opportunity to learn many different Indigenous games as well as the opportunity to create sets for themselves.
Speakers
avatar for Terry Lakey

Terry Lakey

Lead Teacher, Red Deer Pubic Schools
Terry Lakey has been a teacher with Red Deer Public since 1999. As well as a classroom teacher, he has spent many years developing and sharing, both with students, district staff, and provincially as well, resources connected to Indigenous peoples authentic histories, stories, and... Read More →
Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am MDT
2508
  Indigenous Education, PE and Wellness, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4

10:15am MDT

Indigenous Games and Math Connections
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1203
Participants will be introduced to a variety of Indigenous games from all over Turtle Island and learn how they can be utilized to make connections and reinforce concepts within the Alberta math program. Traditional games can be adapted to accommodate different skill and age levels, which allow all teachers to create a unique learning experience for their students.
Speakers
BS
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1203
  Indigenous Education, Math

10:15am MDT

Learning Metis History Through Music and Dance
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1635 (Small Gym)
Learning Metis History Through Music and Dance is an interactive workshop series hosted by Metis fiddler Brianna Lizotte and her percussionist Ethan Graves. Passing down the history of the Metis through a musician’s lens. Presenters will have educators toe tapping and jig stepping as they begin to form their own connections to their community and the communities around them.
Speakers
EG
BL

Brianna Lizotte

Musician, Brianna Lizotte
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1635 (Small Gym)
  Indigenous Education

10:15am MDT

Meeting the Needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Students in the Classroom
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1335
The Teaching Quality Standards require teachers to have an understanding of Indigenous people, cultures, and histories. Teachers are also expected to be able to support Indigenous students, build relationships with Elders and others in the Indigenous communities, recognize and use authentic resources, and connect Indigenous culture to every subject they teach. A lot of teachers do not even know where to begin, and may be concerned about making a mistake or offending someone. Participants will learn strategies, gain knowledge and understanding, and learn how to take small steps to move forward on this journey in a kind, genuine, and meaningful way.
Speakers
avatar for Hayley Christen

Hayley Christen

Coordinator, Learning Services, Red Deer School Division
Hayley Christen is a Coordinator with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Learning Services for Red Deer Public Schools. With over 25 years of experience as a teacher and a vice-principal, Hayley has dedicated her career to supporting students with diverse learning needs and at-risk... Read More →
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1335
  Indigenous Education

10:15am MDT

Metis Connections in Art
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1414
Origins of Metis dot-art painting, some tips and tricks and then a hands-on practice.
Speakers
avatar for Rhonda Eidem

Rhonda Eidem

Instructor, Red Deer Polytechnic
As a former teacher and administrator for Red Deer Public Schools, I now teach Early Learning and Childcare at Red Deer Polytechnic—more specifically, the curriculum classes and Indigenous Ways in Early Learning.  I am the Chairperson for the Red Deer Native Friendship Society... Read More →
Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1414
  Indigenous Education
 
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