NEW! Indigenous Learning Series

Inspired Minds ECC is excited to announce our brand new learning opportunity  “Indigenous Learning Series” for early childhood educators. Inspired Minds ECC is pleased to welcome our guest presenter for these sessions, Sherry Duncan, as she shares with us her vast knowledge and experiences of Indigenous ways of knowing and being and early childhood.

Every month, from August to December 2024, we will invite you to join us for these learning sessions.

NEW! Every Child Matters: Becoming an Ally

The impact of colonization on Indigenous people in Canada is embedded in memory, history and story. Relationship is a key value in First Nation’s cultures; one must at all times recognize the value and demonstrate respect and a willingness to discover and honour uniqueness in a relationship, whether it is with people, land, creatures, or the Creator. This session will explore the following;

• Residential Schools – A short history lesson
• 94 Calls to Action – A summary
• Orange Shirt Day – background and how to celebrate in Early Learning Spaces
• An introduction to reconciliation – based on the idea of restoring friendship and harmony – resolving differences and accepting the past and working together to build a better future. We will also explore how to support children in learning about reciprocity – a deep rooted value in Indigenous communities.

Upcoming Webinars in our Indigenous Learning Series:

• Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Every Child Matters: Becoming an Ally
• Wednesday, October 30, 2024: Roots & Routes – Journey into land wisdom
• Wednesday, November 27, 2024: National Child Day – Conventions on the Rights of the Child
• Wednesday, December 18, 2024: Voices of Tradition; Weaving indigenous literacy into your early childhood space

  (Registration Required for each session)

Things to Keep in Mind:

• Registration closes 24 hours in advance!
• This workshop will be held online through the Zoom platform.
• You will need access to a smartphone, laptop, tablet or computer with audio capabilities to join us.
• A link will be emailed to you 24 hours prior to the workshop. Please click the link 10 minutes before the workshop begins to join in.
• Certificate of participation will be available to registered participants.
• All registered participants will have 30 days access to the webinar recording.
• E-transfers to be sent to tina@inspiredmindsecc.ca

Zoom link is included in your ticket email. Reminder emails will be sent out 24-48 hours prior to event.