Name That Nation
The Largest Reservation by land-size and the closest to us currently
Haudenosaunee (6-Nations)
This direction represents Elders and Reflection.
North (White)
What is the format we will be doing our writing tasks in?
MLA
Why are we using the Term "Indigenous" in our class instead of "Aboriginal" or "Native"?
The term Aboriginal infers "not original" and is an outdated government word while Indigenous demonstrates a relationship with all things and was universally agreed upon by Indigenous representatives to the UN. Native also holds negative connotations that we try to avoid in our classroom.
The Nation we are focusing our use of the Medicine Wheel through
Ojibwe (Anishinaabe)
We will be starting our writing tasks in this direction. (Brainstorm)
The Eastern Door.
What are two things you should "avoid" while in a Talking Circle?
If you do not have the talking stick/symbol, please give your attention and respect to the speaker.
Leave all technology (Phones, laptops, headphones, etc.) outside of the circle.
If you must leave the circle, you must wait until the round is finished to re-enter the circle.
Do not ask questions to the other members of the circle or speak in response.
When you speak it is your time to answer the question in your own words, not agree with other classmates. This can be done after.
What is the best way to describe someone's Indigeneity? (how they are Indigenous)
It is also best to describe someone based on the Nation that they are from, but if this is missing First Nations, Metis, or Inuit is appropriate. If you do not Know exactly what their Identity is, referring to someone as Indigenous is fine.
This Nation is the one who invented the game we played
Mi'kmaq
Your Teacher needs to sit in this door during Talking Circles
The Eastern Door.
What are three protocols to follow while you are in a talking circle?
Form a complete circle with your chairs around the classroom. Nobody should be sitting uncomfortably or outside of the circle.
The circle will begin with the teacher, seated in the Eastern Door, and we will proceed clockwise.
Each participant will share for 30 seconds, to ensure the flow of discussion.
If you do not wish to share, you may say “pass” without question. (however you are encouraged to share even if it is a single word and these discussion are being added to our Obs/Cons mark.)
The purpose of today’s Talking Circle is to discuss the work we have done over the last few days.
Why do we refer to Indigenous Creation Stories as "Stories" and not "Fables, Legends, or Myths"?
Teacher discretion for this answer (Indigenous knowledge, discounting perspective, etc.)
This Nation's Creation Story began with a Loon and a stone.
Haida
The Only Direction we have not covered yet in class.
North (White)
What is expected of you in our class in terms of reciprocity?
Self-advocacy
Kindness
Extensions
Preparation
Daily Double!!!!!!
How do you pronounce these words:
Haudenosaunee
Anishinaabe
(Ho-din-oh-show-nee)
(Ah-nish-eh-naw-bay)
The Trickster Character "Coyote" is very popular in this Nation's stories.
Cree
This Direction represents Emotion
Western Door (Black)
What is expected of you in terms of respect in our classroom?
Language
Plagiarism
Terminology
Uniform Policy
Inclusion of voice
Cell phones and Headphones
Washroom breaks
What is the singular of the following words:
Inuit (The People)
Mi'kmaq (The People)
Inuit = Inuk
Mi'kmaq = Mi'kmaw or L'nu