Our Words, Our Ways: Teaching First Nations, Métis and Inuit Learners

Launch Resource

This resource offers information and sample strategies that classroom teachers can use to help their Aboriginal students be successful learners. It provides information on Aboriginal cultures and perspectives, and discusses the importance of family and community involvement. It includes shared wisdom from Elders and Aboriginal scholars, and related stories shared by teachers of Aboriginal students. The resource also includes information on learning disabilities and recognizing the gifts of individual students. This resource is focused on professional development for teachers, districts and schools and supports a student/classroom connection.