Learning Opportunity

miyomahcihowin - Wellness and the Métis Student

This session has been completed.
Registration Closed
Webinar will NOT
be recorded
Facilitator: Holly Brandsma
Date:January 22, 2025
Time:4:00 pm to 5:00 pm MTN
Cost:
No Charge
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 25-AB-014
Type:
Webinar
Focus: First Nations, Métis, Inuit and TRC

About this Learning Opportunity

Wellness and Métis students include a holistic approach focused on interconnectedness, balance, inclusiveness, kinship and community. There are many positive Metis ways of knowing and being that are rooted in wellness and the healthy development of children. Learn strength based ways to weave in body, mind, heart and spirit into classroom practices.

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community
  • 5. Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
  • 5. Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

About the Facilitator

Holly Brandsma

Holly Brandsma, is a proud Métis woman, Educator, mother and wife connected to the historical Métis community of mânitow
sâkahikanihk - Lac Ste Anne and resides in amiskwaciy-wâskahikan - Edmonton. Holly has facilitated learning in various capacities
such as consulting, as a curriculum coordinator and has taught from K-12 for over 20 years. Holly is reclaiming language and
cultural ways of knowing and being and loves being on the land. Holly is passionate and committed to advancing Métis education
as a Metis Education and Learning Initiatives Consultant with Rupertsland Center for Teaching and Learning.