About the Respect and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples Project
The Respect and Reconciliation training is professional development funded by MLITSD for English language instructors on the topics of Indigenous history and culture.
This learning material aims to support language instructors to include themes of Indigenous perspectives into their language training to newcomers. While the training is professional development for instructors, we have also created an instructors’ handbook with lesson plans and ready-made worksheets to guide instructors when using this content with their students.
The eLearning units are self-paced and available on Avenue.ca. Upon successful completion of the eLearning units, instructors earn a certificate that can be used towards PD hours with TESL Ontario.
Program Details
- eLearning Topics
- Social Structure and Governance
- Languages
- Spirituality
- Treaty Relations
- Residential Schools
- Resilience and Revitalization
- Teaching Resources
- Instructor Handbook
- Reading Handouts and Worksheets
- PDF presentations for online classes
- Lesson Plans
- Audio Files
All Ontario ESL instructors will be auto-enrolled in the course in Avenue.ca. It will be available in your My Home list of courses. Progress through the training at your own convenience!
A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of all modules.
Learning Modules
MODULE 1: SOCIAL STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE
Focuses on three fundamental topics: Social Structure, Spirituality, and Languages. Participants will explore the core values and principles that guide First Nations communities, as well as the laws and alliances that unite the distinct communities.
MODULE 2: TREATY RELATIONS
An overview of Indigenous Treaties in Canada, encompassing their historical progression, present-day significance, and the challenges to the interpretation of the terms and conditions.
MODULE 3: RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
Includes the historical and enduring impact of residential schools, the prevailing conditions within these institutions, and the profound trauma endured by the attending children and their communities.
MODULE 4: RESISTANCE AND REVITALIZATION
Provides an overview of contemporary efforts by Indigenous communities to foster cultural and language revitalization, as well as practical strategies for incorporating Indigenous culture into one’s own teaching practices.
Eligibility Criteria
Instructors of MLITSD funded Ontario Adult Non-Credit Language Training Programs
All eligible instructors will be pre-enrolled on Avenue. For Avenue users who do not have access to the course, please register here: https://forms.gle/6qAixEYqkS4NHSGT6
For any inquiries about the program, please contact Nadine Leggett at NLeggett@achev.ca.
