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OverviewDance Your Style: Cree Pedagogy examines the intrinsic value of First Nations perspectives, languages, and knowledges without the framing of Indigenization, decolonization, incorporation, or adaptation. Organized into three parts, this title focuses on the First Nations pedagogy on its own terms: a pedagogy rooted in land, language, culture, community, and Elder knowledge.This text opens with foundational principles such as exploring the history, theory, analysis, and implementation of First Nations pedagogy, and the introduction to core concepts of language at the heart methodology and practice, teaching as a gift, and the passing of knowledge. Part two focuses on askiy kiskinohmakewina: Earth Teachings; reflecting on how the land teaches us, what we learn from connecting to the land, and the philosophy of land-based education. Part three features wāsēyāw, which means the elements of nature shine a light on the path forward. It refl ects on the knowledge of Elders and knowledge keepers, presents insights from Elders on Culture Camps, and maskikiw māhtāhitowin, medicine thinking. With contributions from leading Indigenous Studies scholars, Elders, and community leaders in Canada, Dance Your Style is a powerful and essential text for college and university students in Indigenous Studies and Education courses that promotes thoughtful interactions with the text through practical exercises and thought-provoking discussion questions. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Angelina Weenie , Willie J. Ermine , Kevin Lewis , Ida SwanPublisher: Canadian Scholars Imprint: Canadian Scholars ISBN: 9781773383934ISBN 10: 1773383930 Pages: 210 Publication Date: 31 May 2024 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviews"Dance Your Style provides a muchneeded dialogue and exemplars on the importance of Indigenous cultural teachings and language revitalization. The inseparability of language and culture is evidenced in the words of the Elders, educators, and researchers."" - Jennifer Markides, Indigenous Education, Werklund School of Education, Specialization, Curriculum and Learning, and Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary" Author InformationAngelina Weenie is an Associate Professor at First Nations University of Canada. Willie Ermine is an Professor Emeritus with the First Nations University of Canada. Kevin Lewis is a nêhiyaw (Plains Cree) instructor, researcher, and writer. Ida Swan is currently working as a Sessional Lecturer at the First Nations University of Canada. Mary Sasakamoose is a PhD student at the University of Regina. Her Masters degree is from the University of Saskatchewan. Jeffery Cappo is a First Nations educator in Regina, Saskatchewan. Deanna Pelletier is an Indigenous Advocate with the Regina Public School System. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |