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Billie-Jo Grant is a proud citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta and an award-winning educator with over 20 years of classroom experience teaching K-9 students in both public and Catholic school classrooms. Billie-Jo was the recipient of a 2017 Indspire National Award in the role model category for Indigenous education and she also received a 2018 International Women's Award for her work in Indigenous education with her local community. Billie-Jo completed a Master's degree in 2018 and stepped out of the classroom into leadership to develop authentic, meaningful, and creative Métis resources with Rupertsland Institute, a Metis Centre of Excellence. As an inspirational educator, she encourages others to be curious, hold tough conversations, and learn more in order to do better for ALL students. Billie-Jo aspires to have Métis education omnipresent in our education system where Métis people will no longer be regarded as the “forgotten people.”
Learning Opportunities
Who are the Métis? Preparing for the school year with your Métis families.
Presented By
Rupertsland InstituteSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2022 | 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllThis session is designed for participants to explore several authentic recommended Métis educational materials that help to create teachable moments and provide foundational learning opportunities through-out the school year. Building your foundational knowledge about Métis will empower you to select authentic, accurate resources that honour distinct Métis perspectives to weave into your current teaching practice. Together we will explore resources designed by Métis educators that integrate Métis voices into purposeful lessons and engaging activities!
Target Audience
Teachers: K-12, School-based Administrators, Support Staff, Instructional Coaches, Learning Coaches, Inclusive Learning Teacher,s District Leaders/Consultants, Educational/Instructional Assistants, Specialists who work directly with students, Para-educators and teams who serve children and youth