Foundational Knowledge

Foundational Knowledge requires understandings of concepts, terms and knowledge to shift thinking and attitudes and advance reconciliation. It also provides guidance for the implementation of the First Nation, Métis and Inuit competency from the three draft professional practice standard documents for Alberta teachers, school leaders and system authority leaders.

Starting Your Journey shares terms and terminology as well as information on traditional territories, historical and contemporary contributions, treaty relationships, worldviews, residential schools and policy and legislation.

Digging Deeper provides resources that are suitable for both group learning and independent study.

Further Links provide additional resources for continued learning and the development of professional knowledge and understandings.