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91̽»¨dents in the Bachelor of Education have engaged in significant work surrounding Truth and Reconciliation this semester, building meaningful connections between their coursework and community. 

 

"The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation connects with me deeply,” said BEd 91̽»¨dent and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization committee member Alex Meng. “I wish to show my respect in any way I can think of. As teacher candidates, we should be actively involved with Truth and Reconciliation."  

 

The School of Education's Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) committee initiated events to raise awareness of Truth and Reconciliation, including the creation of a TRC display on campus. The 91̽»¨dents also organized an Indigenous film night featuring My Name is Wolastoq, with popcorn proceeds donated to Kehkimin, a local Wolastoqey immersion school. 

 

"Bringing awareness is one thing, but demonstrating a positive model for students is another. Inviting elders to share wisdom, learning this part of the history, and showing respect to others around us are all important lessons to learn for both teachers and students,” said Meng. 

 

As part of the Social Studies Methods coursework, students partnered with Montgomery Street School and Harold Peterson Middle School to design and teach lessons focused on Truth and Reconciliation.

 

91̽»¨dent Jacob Amon and his assignment partner Marco Goldblatt delivered a lesson on defining Truth and Reconciliation in a Canadian context to a grade 6 class at Harold Peterson Middle School. 

 

"Ideally, students will walk away with an understanding of why we have a Truth and Reconciliation committee and why it's so important," said Amon. 

 

"In my view, Canadian educational institutions were a central vehicle of cultural genocide and in seeing the Canadian colonial project through. As teacher candidates developing into certified teachers, we must contribute towards progress and bring about positive changes in the communities we work in."