National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Métis Memories

When:  Sep 9, 2024 from 16:00 to 17:00 (MT)

Métis Memories is a powerful truth telling resource about the experiences of Métis people in residential schools.  These experiences have been profound - not only on the families of these individuals, but also as a collective Métis experience.  The strength, pride and resilience of Métis people endures today despite the trauma.

These authentic stories, images, videos and websites are ways we can continue to learn about the ongoing effects of residential schools on the Métis people. Métis Memories is a resource designed for educators to learn alongside their students in a meaningful and respectful way.

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community
  • 5. Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
  • 5. Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

About the Facilitator

Holly Brandsma, is a proud Métis woman, Educator, mother and wife connected to the historical Métis community of mânitow sâkahikanihk - Lac Ste Anne and resides in amiskwaciy-wâskahikan - Edmonton.

Holly has facilitated learning in various capacities such as consulting, as a curriculum coordinator and has taught from K-12 for over 20 years. Holly is reclaiming language and
cultural ways of knowing and being and loves being on the land. Holly is passionate and committed to advancing Métis education as a Metis Education and Learning Initiatives Consultant with Rupertsland Center for Teaching and Learning.