Aboriginal Learning|Autochtones

Themes

In the First Nations worldview, a “bundle” is made by the bringing together of objects, elements, allies and energies that will be needed to sustain life and secular outcomes of a ceremony or gathering that is being undertaken.

Bundle Significance

When one is given the honor of holding a sacred bundle for the people, it is meant to be.  Nothing is accidental; all things have a purpose. However, with this comes great responsibility.  You must put aside your old life and start your new life with a changed mind body and heart. You must strive to keep a clear mind when people call upon you. This means to put aside all negative thoughts and to think with a compassionate heart. This means the Creator is working through you to mentor and assist the people. Although you may be hit with adversity, criticism and animosity, you must always put it aside and not let it affect your thinking and what you say. Our grandfathers tell us that it is a hard life but a good life.

Daphne McHugh,
Keeper of Sacred Bundle,
Siksika Nation
Superintendent Siksika Board of Education (2006)

The Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre will play a key role in analyzing existing research and promoting further research to provide reliable information for the improvement of learning opportunities and outcomes among Aboriginal Peoples.

Six intersecting and multidisciplinary bundles of inquiry form the foundation of the knowledge exchange activities within the Centre. These are understood as 'animations' as they are energized by team leaders and partners from the Consortium. Each of the theme bundles forms a core of themes and activities which the Centre will attempt to weave together.

Recognizing the holistic, interrelated and interconnected perspective in identifying Animation Theme Bundles, the Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre has identified focused activity of the centre in six Animation Teams based on the following six Animation Theme Bundles:

  1. Learning from Place »
    Explores learning of traditional knowledge, processes and practices from living in a particular place. Language and culture are all integral parts of the learning and education process among First Nations, Métis and Inuit learners.
  2. Comprehending and Nourishing
    the Learning Spirit »
    Explores the potential we have as human beings for learning, as individuals and as groups.
  3. Aboriginal Languages and Learning »
    This theme explores the role Aboriginal languages have on learning our own knowledge, culture and literacy; and considers how our current capacities engenders our own ecologies and future potentialities.
  4. Diverse Educational Systems
    and Learning »
    Identifies and communicate effective practices, particularly the areas of governance, policy, curricula, and assessment, which have proven successful in increasing outcomes for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit learners. Identifies partnerships or alternative systems and practices in place, which are proving promising in their effectiveness.
  5. Pedagogy of Professionals and
    Practitioners and Learning »
    This bundle is focused on comprehending their achievements, the role of pedagogy in their achievements, and their need of learning new information and knowledge in their professional practice and the knowledge society. It seeks to share knowledge on the learning environments in professional colleges and practices that improves Aboriginal participation in those professions.
  6. Technology and Learning »
    Explores the nature of technology in aboriginal learning, its issues and promising practices and how aboriginal learning can be enriched with technology.

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 Six intersecting and multidisciplinary bundles of inquiry form the foundation of the knowledge exchange activities within the Centre. These are understood as '<em>animations</em>' as they are energized by team leaders and partners from the Consortium. Each of the theme bundles forms a core of themes and activities which the Centre will attempt to weave together. Les activités d'échange de connaissances du Centre prennent appui sur priorités thématiques multidisciplinaires qui se recoupent. Il s'agit de matériel d'animation « énergisé » par les chefs d'équipe et les partenaires du Consortium. Chacun regroupe un ensemble de thèmes et d'activités entre lesquels le Centre tissera des liens. Dans la tradition des Premières nations, un « ballot » est un ensemble d'objets, d'éléments, d'aides, et d'énergies réunis afin de soutenir la vie et d'obtenir les résultats attendus d'une cérémonie ou d'un rassemblement.