Many Indigenous books on a blanket

Books to Build On

Indigenous Literatures for Learning Workshop

Aubrey and Erin in the library

The Books to Build On: Indigenous Literatures for Learning workshop introduces pre-service teachers to an evolving online database that makes Indigenous literature and accompanying teaching resources easier to discover and use.

Integrating First Nations, Métis and Inuit perspectives, ways of knowing, and stories into teaching is an important part of becoming an educator and is reflected in Competency 5 of Alberta's Teaching Quality Standard (TQS).

Whether you are new to Indigenous literature or looking to expand your resources, this interactive workshop will provide practical tools you can use throughout your BEd program and future teaching career.

When: Friday, September 25, 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Where: The Gathering Space - EDT 314 (Map), or online via Zoom

Format: Hybrid 

Audience: Bachelor of Education students and pre-service teachers at all stages of the program. No previous experience working with Indigenous literature is required.


Program Learning Outcomes

  • Learn about the purpose and development of the Books to Build On database.
  • Explore Indigenous texts and accompanying lesson and unit plans. 
  • Learn strategies for finding resources for different teaching and learning contexts. 
  • Gain hands-on experience using the database to identify resources for your own teaching. 
  • Connect with project team members and explore ways to thoughtfully incorporate Indigenous stories, perspectives, and ways of knowing into teaching and learning. 

Experiential Learning Check-In & Reflection Opportunities

All participants in Experiential Learning programs are welcome and encouraged to attend at least two of the check-in & reflection sessions below as part of their program. Reflection is an incredibly important part of experiential learning. It encourages students to consider their experience so far and to adjusted as needed as they go forward through the rest of their program, or into the next step of their career.


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