Library and Academic Success: Indigenization at Georgian: Introduction to Indigenization at Georgian

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By Mo Thunder Bedard adapted from Georgian's Indigenization Strategy 2022-24

The graphic above is a portion of the complete image created by Mo Thunder Bedard and found in Georgian's Indigenous Strategy, 2022-24. The full image represents an arbour typically situated at the centre of a pow wow dance arena. It provides shelter and cover for the drums, drummers, elders, dignitaries, and master of ceremonies. It is also a focal point for participants. The pow wow spirit and sound flows from the centre hub. Within Georgian's Indigenous Strategy, the arbour represents the work toward relationships, self-determination, and the strategies that will lead to student success.

Why Indigenization is Important at Georgian

Indigenization refers to the infusion of Indigenous ideas, values, peoples, symbols, esthetics, procedures and an authentic history into an organization so that it is a product of Indigenous imaginations and aspirations. Georgian College has made Indigenization a priority and aims to enrich our college community with as much Indigenous culture and knowledge as possible.

Georgian's Land Acknowledgement

Indigenization Strategy

Indigenous Education Protocol (CICan) (Georgian is a signatory)

Truth and Reconciliation Trail (Orillia campus)

Want to create a personalized land acknowledgement? Go to Native Land to discover which First Nations and treaties are specific to your location.

Course: 4 Seasons of Reconciliation for the Workplace

4 Seasons of Reconciliation (Georgian employees)
This online course was designed to help us meet the TRC's Calls to Action. It was developed following Indigenous principles and under the guidance of an Indigenous Advisory Circle and First Nations University of Canada. This link takes employees to the employee learning management system.

For information on the student version of 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, visit the Centre for Teaching and Learning Knowledge Base.

Local Indigenous Communities & Resources

Chippewas of Rama First Nation

Orillia Native Women's Group (ONWG)

Barrie Native Friendship Centre

Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre

Barrie South Simcoe Metis Council

Georgian Bay Metis Council

Metis Nation of Ontario

Beausoleil (Christian Island) First Nation

Saugeen First Nation

Wahta Mohawk Territory

Dufferin County Cultural Resource Circle

Looking for other local First Nations communities? Check out First Nations Communities in Ontario.

Other Educational Resources

#Next150 Challenge
Activities or tasks are regularly released, allowing you to learn something new about Indigenous culture and history and to move forward in reconciliation. Additional video, news, and document accompany each challenge. Examples: Bannock challenge, Inuit games, Indigenous art in public, buy Indigenous, and many more.
Deepening Knowledge (OISE)
Resources for and about Indigenous education developed by OISE.
Indigenous Studies Portal (U of Saskatchewan Library)
Covers a wide range of topics relevant to Canada’s Indigenous population.It includes books, articles, theses, documents, photographs, archival resources, maps, and other materials.
Topics include: culture and society, spirituality, Indigenous knowledge, arts and literature, law, governance, health, and more.
Infusing Indigenous Perspectives
Developed by OISE for student teachers to infuse Indigenous knowledge and experiences in the classroom. This complements OISE's Deepening Knowledge website.
Maamwi Hub (The Learning Portal)
Developed in collaboration with the Indigenous Peoples Education Circle (IPEC), Maamwi contains content on the history and culture of Indigenous peoples, how to conduct research respectfully, supports curriculum development, and offers resources to support the path to reconciliation.
Original Voices (CBC)
Developed by CBC as part of the UN's Year of the Indigenous Languages. Click on a map of Canada to see languages in that area. Further explore the language with other interactive tools.
Our Stories: First Peoples in Canada
This open educational resource (OER) was created by Centennial College for an Indigenous Studies credential. Members of Indigenous communities and Nations contributed their stories for the content.
Pulling Together: A Guide for Indigenization of Post-Seondary Institutions
Six guides designed for a variety of roles in post-secondary institutions: teachers and instructors, curriculum developers, leaders and administrators, student services and advisor. Also available through eCampusOntario's Open Library.
An Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization Packsack: Utilizing Indigenous Learning Outcomes to Promote and Assess Critical Thinking and Global Citizenship
This 2021 report is written by the Neegahneewin Research Centre at Confederation College. It "explores the challenges met and lessons learned from infusing Indigenous learning outcomes in a wide variety of postsecondary courses and programs, not just those focused specifically on Indigenous scholarship and studies."
The Indigenous Knowledge Implementation Packsack: A Handbook for Embedding Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Your Teaching
This HEQCO funded research (20224) was created by Negahneewin Research Centre at Confederation College. The report "offers guidance to postsecondary instructors looking to expand their classroom experience to one that recognizes the relevance and importance of Indigenous Knowledges and encourages critical thinking." Within the report are 4 appendices that are visual ways to navigate and bring Indigenous Knowledges into the classroom. These are available as separate downloads as well.

Indigenization Contacts at Georgian

Emma Greenfield - Centre for Teaching and Learning, Faculty Developer: Indigenous Teaching Guide

Indigenous Services @ Georgian