“Indigenous pedagogy is learner-centered and based in relationality. Instructors need to be aware of their own power and make those power dynamics transparent to students. The goal of Indigenous education is movement towards being the ultimate person that the Creator meant us to be.”

—Dr. Gabrielle Lindstrom, PhD, member of the Kainai Nation, Blackfoot Confederacy

It is important to lay the groundwork or set the table for a collaboration with Indigenous Peoples. It is important to learn about and acquaint yourself with the historical and current context between Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships in Canada and specifically in the area where you will be working.

Review

It is recommended that learners complete Module 1: Ethical and Legal Considerations, before starting this module. Keeping Module 1 available for reference while working through this module will also be helpful.

Module description

This module will guide learners from a community-based learning perspective. An educator practicing Indigenous digital literacy will work with individuals and communities to support digital projects. This includes placing community or Indigenous Knowledges and cultural practices at the centre of projects to produce respectful and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Learning outcomes

Successful learners will gain an appreciation of community-based learning by:

• Developing a safe digital space for community or learner collaborations that are respectful and mindful of Indigenous Peoples, protocols, and priorities.