Thu, October 27, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM See description. FREE. Join us at the UBC Learning Circle in our conversation with Angaye’e, who is known as Shirley Morven, as she presents from the Nisga’a Valley Health Authority Health Centre in the Nass Valley on traditional teaching styles not only in the everyday lives of the children but also in the schools.
The Nisga’a took over the control of their schools, education and the teachings of the Nisga’a children in the 1980’s. Since then they’ve been known to have higher success rates than regulars schools for First Nations Children. They not only had a higher standard of education for their children, they also fully support their children in many ways. For example: building self esteem and confidence, teaching health & well-being, culture and traditions, encouraging and being supportive of graduation, and providing resources and support for those who go on to post-secondary schools.
Topics of Discussion:
Focus on the children
It’s easier for them learn about themselves
Finish what you start
Cultural teachings
Take a concept, focus, look at your own methodology