Our very own Tatiana making news by sharing great math with great students. Wednesday, July 8 Her work can be found in collections of the Government of Manitoba, Government of Alberta, corporate organizations and private collectors across Canada, the US, Europe and Africa. She enjoys sharing her own learning journey about the importance of allyship and how to do this work in "a good way" at conferences both inside and outside the UGDSB. Participants can expect to: For this workshop, participants will need an internet connection and laptop with a web browser, along with paper and pencil (or even better, a small dry-erase board).
Favourite learner/educator: elders in his communities (Albert Marshall, Janet Armstrong, Willie Ermine, and others), spearheaded “two-eyed seeing” concept. (Cynthia Nicol, Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem, Melania Alvarez, Shannon Leddy, Joanne Yovanovich and Kwesi Yaro), http://tinyurl.com/9thIndigenousMathSymposium, http://blogs.ubc.ca/aboriginalmathnetwork, October 23rd COTA Professional Development Day Virtual Conference, Harvard Graduate School of Education: Measuring Implicit Bias in Schools, 5 Ways Teachers Can Connect with Students During COVID-19, Encouraging Student Participation in Distance Learning, Identifying Students in Crisis During Distance Learning, A Pediatrician's Advice for Treating Student Trauma. Educator Conference, several workshops showcased the work of the Indigenous Knowledge CoP Math Culture Camp, meeting of the Indigenous Knowledge Community of Practice; Manitoulin Island. Indigenous Mathematics and Education Conference In May, 2019 educators rom across Ontario gathered at Lakehead University, Orillia Campus to explore and discuss the First Nations & Métis Math Voices Project, a comprehensive, long-term, multi-site project that has taken place in elementary classrooms around the province. We will be using this session to help you learn how to teach this subject online, and we’d love to have you share your experiences teaching with Exploding Dots. In addition to supporting Ontario Boards of Education in Mathematics and Leadership, she has been involved in research projects related to the teaching and learning of Mathematics K to 12 and the facilitation of professional learning for educators for over 15 years. Following Cambrian College Robin attended Laurentian University. John Jerome Paul Chair for Equity in Mathematics at St. Francis Xavier in Antigonish (Teacher Educator). Ruth BeattyDr. She is a wife, mother of two amazing little humans, educator and life-long learner. THINK INDIGENOUS EVENTS INC. Model was “Play first, extract the math later”.
In 2015 he was inducted into the North Bay Human Rights Hall of Fame. For this workshop, you will need an internet connection and laptop with a web browser (Google Chrome Preferred). Nathalie BertinNathalie Bertin is Métis born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with documented maternal roots in the Nipissing region of French, Métis and Algonquin ancestry. https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17834181/indigenous_math_and_education_colinda_clyne_and_pam_agawa.mp3, Dr. Lisa Lunney Borden is a Professor of Mathematics at St. Francis Xavier University and holds the John Jerome Paul Chair for Equity in Mathematics. CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGE (C4C) is an Indigenous education conference focused on reciprocity, Indigenous sustainability, and closing knowledge gaps pertaining to Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
Between July 2 nd – August 1 st, 2014, the Department of Mathematics, the Office for Aboriginal Peoples and the IRMACS Centre, with the support of NSERC, the SFU Faculty of Science and PIMS offered the first SFU Academic Summer Camp for Aboriginal Students.. Read More Send us a note to get started. All Rights Reserved. Jody believes all students benefit from learning Indigenous knowledge and that it is through this new knowledge we will create a better Canada for generations to come. In 1999, George received a citation from the Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police. We investigate the mathematics that is inherent in traditional Indigenous cultural activities.
In detail this 90 minute talk and 30 minute Q&A will cover: This session will be led by Spencer Bowen of the American Institute of Mathematics. Lisa Lunney Borden – honouring children as they are, creating spaces for them to be themselves; respect the individuality of each child, don’t group them all together as “the native kids”. YuMi Deadly Maths is a unique mathematics program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that aims to: Indigenous Math Conference. It is this path I wish to exemplify through my teachings and my work.". The Indigenous Mathematics K-12 Network Welcome to the Indigenous Mathematics Network. Lastly, Robin attended Nipissing University where she obtained her 2nd degree in the Primary/Junior Bachelor of Education program. She is passionate about making connections between the lives, culture and traditions of her students from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the subjects and events taught in her classroom and at the school. Also, connecting the process to big ideas in math such as surface area and volume have also helped Kris and his students have a deeper understanding on how dimensions impact the amount a basket can hold. Free Online Teaching Workshop.
Through that project he learned significant cultural history: game used to be part of a water ceremony as well, but Indian Agents used to drill a hole in the pieces so they couldn’t use it for ceremonies, this learning shows importance of culturally-based projects, even in subjects like math, Key idea: wouldn’t be able to trace back his lineage in a specific, meaningful way if not for the MK schools, “Two eyed seeing” is an important concept – western perspective has something to offer, but Indigenous perspective has an equally important offering.
there is a traditional Mi’kmaq game called Waltes. In February 2012, GRMC welcomed Jennifer as their new Interim Chair. Catch up with the Indigenous Knowledge and Mathematics Education CoP! Moderator question: what does it take to decolonize classrooms/schools? In May of 2013 George received the Order of the Police Forces from the Governor General of Canada. Key idea: Building Capacity from within the community, it’s NOT word problems about making a jingle dress, What it could be: using knowledge within the community to guide activities/inquiry (i.e. © 2019 voicEd Radio Canada | voicEd Radio Canada is Incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act |, Relationships and Reciprocity – Colinda Clyne and Pam Agawa, https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17834181/indigenous_math_and_education_colinda_clyne_and_pam_agawa.mp3, The Language of Mathematics – Lisa Lunney Borden, https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17834312/indigenous_mathematics_and_education_lisa_luney_borden.mp3. Download a Flyer (PDF). Traditionally there is no word for "art" in Native languages yet artistry and visual expression are critical in defining who we are as First Nations people. Heather LettHeather Lett has been a classroom teacher of grades 2-5 for 28 years with the Renfrew County District School Board. Toronto, Ontario, M6C 1B3, Phone: 416-534-0100 Mike FitzmauriceMike has been a teacher at Eganville District Public School for 15 years and has been involved in the Indigenous mathematics research project for the past seven years. Indigenous knowledge has aided and enhanced modern science and technology for centuries, Natan Obed, president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, speaks about climate change at … This document is designed for teachers of Mathematics in British Columbia . Exploding Dots can also be a wonderful tool for solving problems, and in a future session we can look at math circle problems that can be approached using the Exploding Dots model. ATSIMA are holding their biennial conference in Yirrkala Community, North East Arnhem Land, 27–29 July 2020. She was elected to GRMC as Secretary/Treasurer in 2014. Working as a research partner, Danielle reaches out to First Nation community and educational partners and supports the engagement and development of respectful reciprocal relationships.
Gindaaswag pige Maadookiiwag, a twinning project between YRDSB school board and Waabgon Gamig School, a federal First Nations K-5 school (on Georgina Island). This is Robin's 3rd year as a classroom teacher. All of us at the AIMC miss you–we miss your laughter and smiles, your creativity and energy, and your awesome problem solving powers. She became very active in the community, in schools and the Nation. She is currently the system Vice Principal of Indigenous Education with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. In 2018, Bertin was awarded an Ontario Arts Council project grant for the creation a series of beaded "Moccushions©" that interpret traditional stories for the purpose of keeping them alive for future generations. She has exhibited at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington DC, Vancouver 2010 Olympics and participates in numerous events throughout the year. Send us a note to get started. We can provide you with printable Exploding Dots templates that can be slipped inside a plastic sleeve for reuse. She is married with three adult children and two grandchildren. She is also interested in multiple representations of mathematical concepts, particularly visual representations. Christina's dedication to the celebration of Indigenous culture has resulted in many successful events and projects. Since 2010, Jennifer has expanded and shared her knowledge with thousands of children each year by going into schools, colleges and universities. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies.
ATSIMA 2020 is the first mathematics education conference held in a Yolngu Community. This event is for 200 participants including community Elders, knowledge keepers and leaders, educators and administrators from across the province. Before her teaching career began she spent many years as a classroom educational assistant and substitute teacher.