Alberta Education filling a hole in the teaching of Indigenous history
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Alberta Education is providing teachers with lesson plans to bring First Nations, Métis and Inuit history to life in classrooms.
The action stems form a Government announcement in June of 2016, regarding plans to develop new curriculum across six core subject areas, which will include First Nations, Métis and Inuit content at every grade level.
As part of the province’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, lesson plans have already been developed to help teach the history and legacy of residential schools. Right now, the lesson plans encompass grades one to nine, for discretionary use by teachers. However, Education Minister David Eggen, says the lessons will become a permanent part of curriculum and lesson plans will also be provided for high school students.
“It is critical our students understand the history of residential schools, along with the histories and vibrant cultures of Indigenous communities and the role we all have to play in reconciliation. It’s equally important teachers have the tools they need to feel empowered to teach this important material in the classroom as we work to prepare our students for success.”
