A new book written by two First Nations teachers is aiming to change the way Indigenous students are taught in the educational system.’
Dr. Linda Goulet and Keith Goulet are launching a new book entitled Teaching Each Other; Nehinuw Concepts and Indigenous Pedagogies.
Both authors are heavily involved in First Nations education in the province. Keith is from Cumberland House and is presently a Ph.D. candidate. He has been a teacher, Cree language consultant and executive director of Gabrial Dumont Institute. Linda is a professor in Indigenous education at the First Nations University of Canada at the Prince Albert Campus. She has worked in Indigenous education for over 20 years.
Linda says the book will look at effective teaching methods for Indigenous students.
“It’s really important that schools and school systems develop a better understanding on how to increase the success of Indigenous students in their education.”
Linda says it is time for the teachers to change what they are doing rather than trying to change the students.
Keith says the book takes a practical look at what is happening for Indigenous students in the classroom.
“We are seeing a Saskatchewan based approach where we are looking at teachers from southern Saskatchewan, the middle area and most important to us…northern Saskatchewan.”
The book was published by UBC Press and will see an official launch at the First Nations University in Regina on Thursday. An event to celebrate the release of the book will also take place at the FNU campus in Prince Albert next Tuesday.