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dr. sharla mskokii peltier appointed co-president of the canadian association for the study of indigenous education

dr. sharla mskokii peltier (associate professor, orillia) was recently appointed co-president of the canadian association for the study of indigenous education (casie).

as noted on the casie website, the association’s purpose is to promote the study and dialogue of professors, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , researchers, and practitioners in the field of indigenous education. casie is a constituent association of the canadian society for the study of education (csse).

sharla says she is excited by the opportunity to contribute to this work via a collaborative, indigenous-informed approach.

“i am particularly involved in bringing indigenous perspectives forward as csse and casie address edid (equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization) initiatives. i am excited by the transformative processes underway at the casie executive, such as the president position being a shared/collaborative role and our adoption of a consensus approach that resonates with indigenous community governance traditions. i am anishinaabe and share the president’s work alongside co-president dr. jennifer macdonald, a dedicated non-indigenous scholar and passionate ally,” she says.

in addition to fostering the exchange of ideas about ongoing research and development in indigenous education, casie aims to provide a forum for discussing indigenous education studies in the canadian context, encouraging publications, and maintaining a commitment to the research priorities of indigenous peoples and communities. there are over 170 members of casie from across canada, from both academic and community contexts.

as an associate professor in lakehead’s faculty of education, sharla’s research and teaching centers indigenous teaching-learning practices including storytelling, community land-based pedagogy, and relational teachings.  

 

faculty of education employment opportunities

2024-25 contract lecturer postings - all departments

note: courses with online modes of delivery (zoom or web) are not limited to applicants within the geographical areas of the respective campus. all course offerings are tentative and subject to change. instructors should refer to the online timetable prior to the start of classes.

qualifications preferred:

the ideal candidate will possess an appropriate combination of both academic and professional experience in a field related to the course. experience teaching at the post-secondary level is preferred, and experience with experiential learning and online or alternative modes of delivery is highly desired. the faculty of education values and respects indigenous traditional learning and knowledge, and embraces various forms of teaching and learning where appropriate. consequently, for indigenous content-focused courses, and especially for indigenous language courses, we will prioritize knowledge of indigenous languages, community-based learning, and traditional knowledge above academic credentials, in the selection of candidates. for graduate courses, preference may be given to candidates who hold a phd, or are working towards a phd, combined with relevant professional experience.

application deadlines:  review of applications will commence no earlier than two weeks (14 days) from the initial date of posting and will continue until filled.

how to apply:

  • prepare your application package: a single pdf document including a cover letter clearly listing the course(s) you are expressing interest in, your curriculum vitae, and evidence of teaching effectiveness such as student evaluations. 

  • if you are applying to more than one department, only one application package is required.

  • a completed confirmation of eligibility to work in canada form must be included in your package if applicable.  

  • we encourage applicants with the right of first refusal (as outlined in article 19.03.02 of the lufa/lu collective agreement) to indicate their status in their application.

>> to apply, click the google form here <<

applications must be sent through google forms only; emailed application packages will not be accepted. 

 

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for further information or questions on the specific courses posted, please contact the applicable department directly:

 

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. this is in accordance with canadian immigration requirements. 

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has an equity, diversity and inclusion action plan 2019-2024 with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under-represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. we encourage candidates to self-identify, if you are from an under-represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. experience working with indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups is a strong asset. a lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.

we appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to supporting an accessible environment. applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the office of human resources at (807) 343.8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.

lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. our campuses are located in thunder bay on the traditional lands of the fort william first nation, signatory to the robinson superior treaty of 1850 and in orillia on the traditional territory of the anishinaabeg, and rama first nation. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses and is committed to a relationship with métis and inuit and first nations peoples. lakehead has approximately 10,000 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and 2,160 faculty and staff. with an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its nine faculties, including business administration, education, engineering, health and behavioural sciences, natural resources management, science and environmental studies, social sciences and humanities, graduate studies, and faculty of law. for further information, please visit: www.hsbcwebinars.com.

all positions are subject to budgetary approval. 

to view available administrative/staff opportunities, please go to human resources careers. 

indigenous mathematics and education conference focuses on relationships and reciprocity

with the support of a sshrc connection grant and cancode grant awarded to dr. ruth beatty (associate professor, orillia), colinda clyne, anika guthrie, christina ruddy, and their research partners, a two-day indigenous mathematics and education conference took place in april at the orillia campus. the conference theme was “relationships and reciprocity.”

an aim of the conference was to give attendees—including community elders, knowledge keepers and leaders, educators, and administrators from across the province—an opportunity to explore and discuss the first nations & métis math voices project, a comprehensive, long-term, multi-site project that has taken place in elementary and secondary classrooms throughout canada.

the conference also served as a forum for the 160+ attendees to develop relationships and share experiences, practice, knowledge, and ideas about connections between the mathematical content knowledge of the canadian math curricula (including coding), and the mathematics inherent in indigenous technology, design, and artistry.

the formal opening and closing were given by anishinaabe artist grandmother vicki pawis from the chippewas of rama first nation to ensure that the conference began and ended in a good way. three-hour workshops were held each day, so that participants could be immersed in the experience of exploring mathematics through indigenous culture. the workshops examined the mathematics inherent in traditional indigenous technologies and cultural practices, including looming and the making of hairbone pipe bracelets, medallions, and birchbark baskets (wiigwas makak). participants considered how incorporating indigenous pedagogical approaches align with current mathematics instruction and provide insight for creating more inclusive classrooms. they also learned from community research partners as they shared their experiences of the importance of including first nations and métis cultures in mathematics instruction.

eighteen research partners were involved in the organization of the conference, including several student volunteers from the lakehead community. for a full list of conference organizers and their biographies, please see the conference website.  

faculty of education may 2023 newsletter published

the faculty of education's may 2023 education exchange newsletter is now published.

this issue features articles on the fourth annual social studies festival, recipients of the rite (research in teacher education) award, professor emerita appointments, faculty news and awards, alumni profiles, and more.
to access the education exchange newsletter, click here.

dr. connie russell’s special issue on humour and environmental education released

dr. connie russell (professor, faculty of education and 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 research chair in environmental education) recently co-edited, with patrick chandler (university of colorado boulder) and justin dillon (university college london), a special issue of the top-ranked journal, environmental education research.

the issue focused on humour, an under-studied topic in the field. other related fields, like climate change communication and social justice education, have begun delving into the topic and revealed the potential for humour to lower resistance to uncomfortable topics, increase engagement, raise awareness, and spark or sustain action. it is not without pitfalls, however, especially since what is found funny is subjective and may not be shared across cultures or generations.

the eleven papers in the special issue illustrate humour does have potential for environmental education. hailing from eight different countries, the authors adopted an array of methodological approaches and theoretical frames and their inquiries were grounded in diverse sites of learning. delving into humour led authors to push beyond the boundaries of their own disciplines and, for some, to form creative collaborations that took them not only into new academic fields but also outside their professions to work with cartoonists, comedians, actors, and game developers. the full issue is available here.

faculty of education recognized for environmental education excellence

eecom (the canadian network for environmental education and communication) awarded 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s faculty of education their 2022 outstanding post-secondary institution award.

the faculty of education has a large contingent of faculty members at both the thunder bay and orillia campuses who are deeply committed to environmental education. collectively, they have made significant contributions to research on a wide range of environmental education topics over the years, and this passion for environmental education can be felt throughout the faculty’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

the innovative master of education program in education for change, with its specialization in environmental and sustainability education, has proven to be very popular. highlights in the undergraduate program include being the first ontario faculty of education to have a required course in environmental education, the only faculty of education in canada to have a climate change education elective, and home to the longstanding outdoor experiential education (oe3) specialization.

another exciting innovation is the faculty’s collaboration with a number of first nations to co-develop and deliver community-based, aki-based learning in both the graduate and undergraduate programs; aki is the anishnaabeg word for land that incorporates the earth, water, air, and spirit.

dr. ann kajander publishes mathematics for intermediate teachers: from models to methods

research shows there is a need to move beyond traditional, formula-based approaches to mathematics—and dr. ann kajander’s (professor, thunder bay campus) new book, mathematics for intermediate teachers: from models to methods, aims to teach teachers the reasoning behind the methods.

the 2023 book is written for prospective and practicing teachers, with the encouragement of lakehead’s bachelor of education candidates in mathematics curriculum and instruction courses. these preservice teachers, all of whom had extensive post-secondary mathematics coursework, claimed that understanding the representations and reasoning (what the field calls specialized mathematics content knowledge for teaching) significantly deepened their understanding of the concepts. a group of the 2021-2022 cohort even gathered for the book's cover shot in the bora laskin library!

as noted on the cambridge scholars publishing website, the ideas and activities outlined in the book “are directly transferable to classroom use, with concepts developed using visual models and representations, manipulatives, reasoning, and with deep connections to other concepts. these methods support better thinking, learning, and understanding for all 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 . in addition, these visual and active approaches are also much better aligned with indigenous ways of thinking and knowing, a critical benefit for societies striving for decolonization.”

ann, who teaches mathematics education, is the author of numerous research papers, and has published five other books on mathematics education.

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randy wilkie appointed editor of the ontario association for geographic and environmental education journal

congratulations to randy wilkie (contract lecturer, thunder bay), who has been appointed as editor of the ontario association for geographic and environmental education journal, the monograph.

the monograph shares geographic teaching resources to its membership, which includes geography and environmental teachers across ontario.

randy’s first edited journal can be found here.

congratulations, randy!

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