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Learn more by visiting the Introduction to Indigenous Pedagogies page.

Getting help with Indigenous pedagogies and curriculum

One way to deepen your engagement with Indigenous pedagogy, curriculum, anti-oppression and self-determination in the classroom is to work with an Educational Developer. This work at TMU is supported by our educational developer in Indigenous pedagogies and curriculum at the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

What does an educational developer in Indigenous pedagogy do?

Supports and/or enriches the incorporation of Indigenous pedagogy, curriculum and/or knowledge into your classroom/department/faculty in a myriad of ways.
Supports the implementation of anti-oppressive pedagogies, methodologies and curriculum.
Assists in the implementation of mandatory Indigenous learning opportunities within all faculties, in alignment with the Standing Strong Report Recommendation #9.
Provides feedback for pre-existing course materials and strategies from the lenses of Indigenous self-determination, decolonization and anti-oppression, and can help develop new ones.
Collaborates with you in innovative ways to envision and implement liberatory pedagogies to enrich the learning opportunities for all students.

What does an educational developer in Indigenous pedagogy NOT do?

Answer questions about what colonialism is, how it works, or provide basic education around who Indigenous people are, what Indigenous content is and why it is important. These resources are widely available elsewhere. Consider this introductory learning resource (external link) .
Provide education on Indigenous topics and issues you are interested in learning about. There will be workshops and resources created that explore relevant topics that ensure this learning happens in a bounded rather than interpersonal setting.
Provide emotional labour around any discomfort, hesitation or fear when engaging with Indigenous pedagogy and curriculum.
Serve as a one stop shop for having your ideas or course verified by an Indigenous person.

What does the process of working together look like?

You can book a consult by emailing me at qchristiepeters@torontomu.ca, or through askcelt@torontomu.ca
Consults are offered in-person and virtually, although I highly recommend in-person meetings so that a deeper level of relationship can be established. Expansive and ethical relationships are at the heart of Indigenous knowledge systems.
The longer we work together, the better! Do not be afraid to propose longer engagements or projects you may be interested in collaborating on. You can also feel free to book consultations based on smaller asks.
You may be asked to show up with your whole self. From an Anishinaabe perspective, getting to know one another as human beings first is a critical first step to working together in the long run.