The purpose of this association is to support and promote the provision of quality education on histories, worldviews, and knowledge systems that are rooted in the experiences and perspectives of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.
The First Nations, Métis & Inuit Education Association of Ontario is a subject association for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit education in Ontario, Canada. They provide support and assistance to all educators in understanding issues related to First Nation, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada as well as offer strategies for teaching this content to all learners.
From the Introduction by Niigan Sinclair: “This Indigenous Knowledges: Joy, Beauty and Brilliance document is meant to empower educators on how to begin to work with Indigenous communities, our knowledges, and protocols. It is not meant to replace living relationships with Indigenous knowledge holders but call those who want to evoke change to action. The questions, content and links to learning and activities in this resource are to guide educators when considering terminology, representation, sourcing information, all while centering on the dignity of each student in the classroom. This resource is designed by Indigenous peoples and their allies to help build a country different than we inherited, while following the guiding words of Pope Francis and his calls for a different, inclusive and conciliatory Catholic education system built on principles of reconciliation to be forged.”
A wide variety of resources from Pope Francis’ Penitential Visit to Canada in 2022 and the pastoral letters from the Canadian bishops that resulted, along with other resources including prayers, statements from past Popes, Indigenous art, etc.