Workshop Details:
- Day 2
- 3:15-4:00
- Room – Vickers 3
- In English with French translation
Description:
This workshop will explore how to develop local courses and learning situations with meaningful student collaboration using the concept of Msit No’gmaq (all my relations). It can apply to cultural, academic, or vocational programming.
Relationship to Community & Collaboration
This topic will touch on the importance of student-led and designed programming and experiences, bringing the community together to build programs for each other.
Presenters:
Josh Dedam, M.Ed.
Mi’kmaq, from Listuguj, Quebec.
I have been hunting, trapping, and fishing since I could walk.
I have attended many traditional ceremonies and powwows throughout North America over the past 35 years.
I have been crafting hand drums, powwow drums, and many other indigenous crafts over 35 years.
I am an accomplished music artist that sings with Wabanaki Singers and the Spirit bear Singers and have won 2 Aboriginal music awards.
I am currently a teacher for adult education at Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom
in Listuguj and have been sharing my knowledge for the past 12 years.
In 2021 I obtained my Master of Education.
Julie LeBlanc, ND
Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom Teacher
I am a Naturopath, owner and teacher of a yoga studio. I have been practicing holistic therapies for over 12 years.
My native language is French. I have just published my first book, a gratitude journal.
I have been organizing yoga and wellness retreats for many years, always guided by the desire to help others.
In a previous life, I was a pet groomer for 20 years.
I currently teach French as a second language, the personal wellness program, and the Pet Grooming STC at the Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom adult education center in Listuguj, where I have been sharing my knowledge for the past 4 years.
Julie McWhirter
Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom Teacher
I have been teaching First Nations adult learners since 2007 (vocational training, high school diploma courses, and computer skills for employees, etc.).
I feel really fortunate to work with the people I do, and I put a lot of passion and love into it. My students and coworkers have given me so much over the years and are a big part of why after all these years I continue to love my work more and more. I believe teaching is an opportunity to impact a person’s life and should never be wasted.
Central to my teaching philosophy is a welcoming, well-prepared and a collaborative classroom where students feel ownership and pride in their learning and their values, beliefs, feelings, and thoughts are a core component of their learning.
I’m not someone who loves talking about myself, so I’m looking forward to getting to see you all in person at the IAEN symposium. I have a Bachelor of Education in Adult Education and currently working towards a Master of Education in Adult Education.