What You’ll Learn
Together, our learning community will engage in knowledge-building that makes connections between Ontario’s pedagogical document, How Does Learning Happen?, and Natural Curiosity’s four-branch pedagogical framework and associated Indigenous lenses. As we delve into this inclusive space, we will actively weave theories of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) into our practice, ensuring that education is accessible to all, led by expert facilitators who represent a variety of lived experiences and diverse perspectives.

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Natural Curiosity Branches & Indigenous Lenses

• Branch 1: Inquiry & Engagement – Nurturing a Sense of Place (Indigenous Lens: Lighting the Fire – The Spirit of Learning)

• Branch 2: Experiential Learning – Building a Sense of Place (Indigenous Lens: Sending out Roots – Grounding Learning in Place)

• Branch 3: Integrated Learning – Making Connections and Broadening Perspectives (Indigenous Lens:  The Flow of Knowledge – Everything is Related)

• Branch 4: Moving Towards Sustainability – Living and Acting in the World (Indigenous Lens: Breathing with the World – Applied Learning through Reciprocity)

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Tangible Takeaways from Workshops

Experience outdoor learning within inquiry explorations of plants, water, earth, spirit and sustainability through stories, art, movement and games and reflecting on your own identity. Potential activities include but are not limited to:

• Developing outdoor learning skills through scavenger hunts and landscape inventories, encouraging children to observe and appreciate nature

• Gaining insights into Indigenous worldviews and perspectives to inform teaching practices, fostering cultural understanding and respect among children

• Creating nature-based art using collected items, promoting creativity and connections to the environment

• Sharing stories related to water, resistance and advocacy to foster a strong connection with the natural world

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Schedule

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