The following activity may be used by groups of educators to help further develop understandings of the First Peoples’ Principles of Learning (FPPL) and think about how using the FPPL can impact classroom practice.

If working with a large group, follow the instructions below. If working with  a small number of people, just proceed with steps 1 and 2.

1. Working in small groups (3-4), choose ONE of the principles from this website and read the information on that page. The links are to pdf documents. Remember that although the Principles are described individually, they work together holistically.
2. Discuss the following:

• What stands out most to you? What resonates for you personally?
• What do you see as having most potential for impact on schools or classroom practice? On your practice specifically?
• What questions do you have? What might you want to know more about? How might you go about next steps in your learning?

3. Record ideas and share out with large group.

*Remember, asking questions is the place where learning starts.

Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors

Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place)

Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one‘s actions

Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities

Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge

Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story

Learning involves patience and time

Learning requires exploration of one‘s identity

Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and-or in certain situations