First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Content & Perspectives Across the Curriculum: Indigenous Science
Indigenous perspectives in science education
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"When school science fails to nurture students’ Indigenous identities (Chinn, 2006) or fails to strengthen their resiliency (Sutherland, 2005), most students resist their science teacher’s instruction and thus become marginalized or alienated in school science. School science that excludes Indigenous knowledge from the curriculum is a neo-colonialist school science. On the other hand, an inclusive school science teaches Indigenous knowledge in culturally responsive ways to all students..."
Aikenhead, G. S., & Elliott, D. (2010). An emerging decolonizing science education in Canada. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 10(4), 321-338, doi: 10.1080/14926156.2010.524967
Featured library resources
Bridging Cultures by "The text has a wide appeal and range of knowledge that would benefit both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal teachers, students and teacher candidates, as well as specialist scientists or generalists. The book raises the awareness of a gap in literature regarding an understanding of the diverse worldviews of Indigenous peoples ... Dr. Marie Battiste Director, Aboriginal Education Research Centre, University of Saskatchewan
- Pearson Saskatchewan Science (2009)
An educational resource that has been developed by writers and teachers specifically for Saskatchewan students. Includes FNMI ways of knowing.
Resources on the web
- Aboriginal science page (University of Alberta)Includes links to lesson planning resources.