Page 6 - Restorative Journey: Indigenous Educational Wellness

Note to Education Administrators and Teaching Professionals
The content of this resource comes from a place of hope, honesty, mutual respect, and trust. We hope the following reflective inquiry prompts help educators use this content within their educational practice in the same spirit.
Reflective Inquiry:
1 How do I engage Knowledge 6 Keepers and members from the
local community?
2 Who are the Indigenous leads 7 within my local school board
or authority?
3 How do I distinguish between 8 authentic, accurate curriculum
versus ceremonial and sacred appropriation?
Who is the appropriate person to facilitate this learning?
Who is the audience that will be engaged in this learning?
What are the processes and protocols for exploring Indigenous culture?
4 How do I guard against appropriation of Indigenous
knowledge?
5 Is there a system within my educational context for
vetting Indigenous lessons?
9 How do I ensure restorative educational practices are
honoured?
10 How do I engage in deeper meaningful reflection as I learn
more about Indigenous peoples?
IV Commemoration • Education • Healing/Wellness