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With over two decades' experience in Indigenous education, author Jo Chrona encourages readers to challenge assumptions, reflect on their own experiences, and envision a more equitable education system for all. This powerful and engaging resource is for educators who are new to these conversations or want to deepen their learning.

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Starred selection for CCBC's Best Books Ideal for Teachers 2023!Now a National Best Seller! How can Indigenous knowledge systems inform our teaching practices and enhance education? How do we create an education system that embodies an anti-racist approach and equity for all learners? This powerful and engaging resource is for non-Indigenous educators who want to learn more, are new to these conversations, or want to deepen their learning. Some educators may come to this work with some trepidation. You may feel that you are not equipped to engage in Indigenous education, reconciliation, or anti-racism work. You may be anxious about perpetuating misconceptions or stereotypes, making mistakes, or giving offence. In these chapters, I invite you to take a walk and have a conversation with a good mind and a good heart. With over two decades in Indigenous education, author Jo Chrona encourages readers to acknowledge and challenge assumptions, reflect on their own experiences, and envision a more equitable education system for all. Each chapter includes reflection questions to help process the ideas in each chapter suggestions for taking action in both personal and professional spheres of influence recommended resources to read, watch, or listen to for further learning personal reflections and anecdotes from the author on her own learning journey voices of non-Indigenous educators who share their learning and model how to move into, and sit, in places of unknowing and discomfort, so we can examine our own biases and engage in this work in a good way Grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning, this comprehensive guide builds on Chrona's own experiences in British Columbia's education system to explore how to shape anti-racist and equitable education systems for all. Perfect for reading on your own or with your professional learning community!

Author Biography

Jo Chrona is an educator, traveller, philosopher, spouse, and Two-Spirited woman of Ts'msyen and European heritage. She is a member of the Kitsumkalum First Nation. Jo seeks to continually challenge herself and is forever struggling to live life on her own terms. As a creative, she paints for fun, bakes for others, and writes to breathe.Jo is passionate about creating systemic change to build a truly inclusive, strength-based education experience for all learners. With over 25 years' experience teaching in both K12 and post-secondary systems, Jo is a certified teacher and also holds a Master's Degree in Educational Technology. She has been involved in curriculum development and resource writing, professional learning through inquiry networks, and Indigenous education. She has supported transformation of British Columbia's K12 system in a variety of roles, including working with a First Nationsled education advocacy organization and as an advisor to the BC Ministry of Education.Jo continues to provide professional learning workshops on Indigenous education and anti-racism. She is currently located in the traditional territories of the lk n Peoples, in the area also known as Victoria, British Columbia.

Table of Contents

1 Where Do We Begin? Setting Up Our Space in A Good WaySituating OurselvesAn InvitationSome Structural Guidance as You ReadDiscomfort: Moving Through the Fear of Making MistakesTaking Responsibility2 Indigenous Education Is Not Multicultural EducationDefining Indigenous EducationCulturally Responsive Education and Beyond3 Yes, You Have a Role: Reconciliation Through EducationOur Collective ResponsibilityThis Is Not "Just History"; This Is NowColonization Past and PresentReconciliation Through EducationA Vision of a System4 So, Let's Talk About the R WordBegin With HonestyBecoming Anti-Racist in CanadaInvestigating Our Own Biases and AssumptionsHow We Define Racism MattersRelational RacismSystemic RacismLearning and Growing5 An Indigenous-Informed Pedagogy: The First Peoples Principles of LearningMoving From "Learning About" to "Learning From"How Were the FPPL Identified?What Is Important to Know About the FPPL?A Closer Look at Each PrincipleCurrent Contexts6 Authentic Indigenous ResourcesVoice and RepresentationAuthentic Resource Evaluation CriteriaCollaborative Development of Local First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Resources7 A Story of One System: Indigenous Education in British ColumbiaOn a Learning JourneyThe Power of Indigenous Advocacy and United VoiceGovernment Commitments and ObligationsBumpy Paths8 Now What?Next StepsFinal Thoughts: Working in RelationReferences

Review

Learning is a lifelong endeavour. And for educators -- it can also mean making it an equitable environment for all learners. As we are set to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th -- there's a new book that looks at that from the perspective of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The book is called Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education. * On The Coast, CBC Listen *If you are feeling uneducated yourself and unsure about how to help your students grapple with the concepts of racism and reconciliation, let this book be your guide to greater understanding and confidence. The chapter headings are an excellent reflection of the scope of the content and will give you an idea of how useful this book is. -- Diana Mumford * Canadian Teacher Magazine *Among Quill & Quire's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: A reading list of books published in 2022 that provide a pathway to greater understanding, deeper reflection, and a way forward. * Quill & Quire *I recently received a review copy of Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education, by Jo Chrona. If the articles you read [in Education Canada Magazine] excite, inspire, or call you to action and you want to learn more, this book is a great next step (specifically for an Indigenous focus). With a compassionate and plain-spoken voice, the author walks us through chapters on the role of educators in reconciliation and decolonization, Indigenous education and Indigenous-informed pedagogy, understanding systemic racism, and more. Every chapter includes questions for reflections, ways to take action, and resources for further learning and classroom use. -- Holly Bennett * Education Canada Magazine *Among CCBC's Best Books for Kids & Teens 2023, Ideal for Teachers, starred selection of exceptional caliber * CCBC *The journey of an educator, that Chrona has so ably shown, is never-ending. She has written, in a clear, direct voice, an important book which is essential reading for everyone working with Indigenous peoples in the education system. * The British Columbia Review *

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Learning is a lifelong endeavour. And for educators -- it can also mean making it an equitable environment for all learners. As we are set to mark Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th -- there's a new book that looks at that from the perspective of Indigenous Knowledge Systems. The book is called Wayi Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies: An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education.

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Extend your learning to explore how racism and bias are embedded in education systems, as well as our own perspectives--and how to create equitable education for all learners.

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This book explores the intersections between Indigenous pedagogy and anti-racist education and how this intersection can create an equitable education system for all learners. An innovative model for culturally responsive teaching, grounded in real-world examples. Author Jo Chrona is Ganhada of Waap K'oom of the Kitsumkalum First Nation, a Ts'msyen Community in British Columbia. With over 20 years' experience teaching in both K-12 and post-secondary classrooms, author Jo Chrona has helped transform the K-12 system in British Columbia in a variety of roles, including as an advisor to the BC Ministry of Education.

Details ISBN1774920468 Author Jo Chrona Short Title Wai Wah! Indigenous Pedagogies Publisher Portage & Main Press Language English ISBN-10 1774920468 ISBN-13 9781774920466 Format Paperback Imprint Portage & Main Press Country of Publication Canada UK Release Date 2022-08-31 Pages 232 DEWEY 370.1150971 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-02 Subtitle An Act for Reconciliation and Anti-Racist Education Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-10-20 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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