by Lavertyt | Mar 18, 2020 | Ethical Space, Lifestyle, Resources
Have you considered yet that the days ahead might represent one of the most spectacular opportunities of our lives? I am not making light of the difficult situation facing families, especially families who have vulnerable people. I am noting that each day represents...
by Lavertyt | Mar 16, 2020 | Lifestyle, Resources, Uncategorized
It is an extraordinary time to be alive right now. This morning the Saskatchewan government announced that it was following the lead of other provinces and closing schools indefinitely. While this is the best decision that they could make at the time, it creates...
by Lavertyt | Mar 15, 2020 | Speaking, TIP Resources
Each student entering our educational spaces faces some level of stress. Healthy levels of stress keep us accountable for our actions, motivate us and inspire us to try out for school musicals. Unfortunately, there are equally as many reasons why stress is bad....
by Lavertyt | Mar 15, 2020 | Indigenous Resources
Entering an unfamiliar world can be scary, but it is often the best way to learn. While customs and protocols vary from nation to nation, following a few simple rules for Pow wow can set your mind at ease and let you enjoy the day. Dress Modestly—It is not...
by Lavertyt | Mar 15, 2020 | Speaking, TIP Resources
The question that I am asked most often in my day-to-day reality is; “How do I Indigenize my classroom?” Or “How do I engage Indigenous learners?” and the answer is not as complicated as it seems. When we talk about Indigenizing a classroom...
by Lavertyt | Mar 15, 2020 | Indigenous Resources
The “Sixties Scoop” refers to the large-scale removal of Indigenous children from their birth families by provincial governments in Canada. While it reached its peak in the sixties, the informal policy lasted from 1951 until very recently. “It is...
by Lavertyt | Mar 15, 2020 | TIP Resources
“Studies suggest that over 70 per cent of Canadians have been exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lifetime, and that nearly 1 out of 10 Canadians may develop PTSD at some point in their lives” To be trauma-informed is to understand the ways in...
by Lavertyt | Feb 25, 2020 | Action, Ethical Space, Resources
Our lives are woven from stories, and most of the stories of our times are not found in books or even online, but float between us over coffee and shared meals. As Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling month draws to a close in the midst of public protests and...
by Lavertyt | Nov 19, 2019 | Ethical Space, Resources
Throughout this year I have witnessed many images and stories in the media of empowered youth, and as a student of unwritten histories, I am well-aware that this is not a new development. The new element of this story for me however, is the engagement that I see from...
by Lavertyt | Oct 31, 2019 | Ethical Space, Resources
Fall sits in the West on the Medicine Wheel as do the moon, water and adulthood. One of the most beautiful and relevant gifts we have as educators is the world around us. Fortunately, land-based education is accessible to everyone and can be as easy as a mindful walk...
