Designing Culturally Focused ECE Curriculum
Date/Time
Date(s) - Jul 27, 2019
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Langley CCRR
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Learn to develop and implement culturally focused curriculum and resources that draw upon local First Nations cultures. Locally developed curriculum relies on input from parents, community members and knowledge keepers and is accepted and used more meaningfully by caregivers and child care centres. Participants of this workshop will be introduced to some the new cultural resources available through the BCACCS resource centre.
Categories
Online
No
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
3
Registration Fee
$20.00
Registration Contact Email
lmcinnis@lcss.ca
Registration Contact Phone Number
604 533 4425
Registration Link
https://www.lcss.ca/lcss-workshops/
Presenter(s)
Maureen Black
Presenter Information
Maureen Black is an Indigenous ECE Cultural Advisor for the BC Aboriginal Child Care Society (BCACCS). Maureen is of Namgis/Scottish ancestry and grew up on the unceded ancestral territory of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh and Musqueam Nations. Her family teachings, being able to connect with her culture, and learn from Elders have strengthened her passion for enriching learning environments that are inclusive of Indigenous ways of knowing. She has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education and a Business Administration Certificate for Aboriginal Learners both from Capilano University.