Learning Opportunity

mâmawikiskiyihta - Building your Métis Foundational Knowledge: Métis History and Identity

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Facilitator: Holly Brandsma
Date:March 19, 2025
Time:4:00 pm to 5:00 pm MTN
Cost:
No Charge
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 25-AB-016
Type:
Webinar
Focus: First Nations, Métis, Inuit and TRC

About this Learning Opportunity

Visit and learn about the Métis Nation’s history, stories and perspective in an introductory journey through the Métis Foundational Knowledge Themes:

  • Languages of Métis
  • Métis Culture and Traditions
  • Métis in Alberta
  • Homeland History
  • Métis Nation Governance

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.