Summer Enrichment Program
Summer Enrichment Program is a training session for teachers working in northern First Nations.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- August 2017: The 2017 program at Lakehead University involved 45 teachers and 18 First Nation communities. Participants visited Big Grassy River First Nation to learn about traditional medicines and construct a sweat lodge. The program launched in 2015 and has expanded to include more teachers and partner communities each year.[2]
- August 2019: The 2019 program ran from July 13 to August 3 at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. The event featured presentations from Indigenous leaders and education experts on topics such as Anishinaabemowin and Indigenous mathematics. Participants took part in a four-day visit to Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation as part of their preparation.[3]
- July 2020: The 2020 program involved 51 accredited teachers participating in virtual sessions from July 12-24. The curriculum includes instruction on Anishinaabemowin, treaty history, residential schools, and traditional land skills. While usually held at Lakehead University, the 2020 edition was delivered via an online virtual format.[4]
- July 2025: The 2025 session held at Lakehead University included a new hide tanning camp to introduce land-based arts to educators. The program features First Nations language lessons, trauma-informed classroom training, and presentations on northern realities. Participants engaged in a blanket exercise and learned about curriculum planning and classroom management.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Passing on hide tanning to the next generation", Anishinabek News, 29 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sweat Lodge building a great experience", Anishinabek News, 18 August 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinaabe teachers among education experts preparing next Teach For Canada teachers", Anishinabek News, 19 August 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Teach For Canada switches program delivery in light of pandemic to bring important Indigenous information to teachers", Anishinabek News, 22 July 2020 (archived copy; original article).