![](https://alishabrignall.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-05-at-5.47.02-PM-1024x240.png)
A teacher develops and applies foundational knowledge about First Nations, Métis and Inuit for the benefit of all students.
![](https://alishabrignall.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/In-our-768x1024.png)
Through my formal education at Werklund School of Education I have a better understanding the historical, social, economic, and political implications of treaties and agreements with First Nations; legislation and agreements negotiated with Métis; and residential schools and their legacy. While I have made it a priority in the past to choose Indigenous resources that are authentically Indigenous, I feel that I did not fully understand the role that white privilege plays when educating students. This poster that I created with my group in EDUC 430 outlines the major tenants of Indigenous pedagogy that I will use going forward in my career.
![](https://alishabrignall.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Screen-Shot-2020-02-04-at-5.48.29-PM.png)
It is important to me to continue supporting student achievement by engaging in collaborative, whole school approaches to capacity building in First Nations, Métis and Inuit education, and I started to accomplish this by integrating sharing circles into my practice. I am committed to continue to highlighting Indigenous pedagogy and history in an authentic way. Intentionality will always be taken when engaging in Indigenous Teaching and Learning.