Pedagogy
The context of instruction, learning, and the actual operations involved therein.
Indigenous pedagogy
The use of shared values and protocols held within Indigenous communities as the basis for teaching and implementing
Separate from the train-the-trainer sessions will be a series of community workshops that will take participants through the activities contained within the CAB Touchstones curriculum.
As mentioned in other pages, the curriculum is divided into 5 modules, each of which connect to each other, but can also be utilized individually. The ideal situation is that any community able to host would be able to take their participants through the 5 modules.
The five modules are divided as follows:
- Primer—Touchstones for Leadership
Introduction to the curriculum and modules. Activities are intended to be interactive and relational.
- Culture, Language, and Holistic Approach
Focus on culture, language and holism—three essential elements of worldview. Activities explore the divergence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches.
- Self-Determination
Focus on self-determination as an essential feature of reconciliation. Activities revolve around understanding relationship to child welfare.
- Non-Discrimination
Focus on non-discrimination in social work practice as well as identifying key decolonizing methods. Activities provide an opportunity for dialogue on the impact of discriminatory policy and practices.
- Structural Interventions
Focus on structural interventions and actions that leaders can carry out. Activities identify structural risks and ways to alleviate those risks.
If your organization or community is interested in hosting a community workshop, please contact Jocelyn Formsma, CAB Coordinator for more information at: 613-230-5885 ext. 332 or via email at: jformsma@fncfcs.com.
More information will be forthcoming, please check the Upcoming Opportunities page for any details.