Land as pedagogy
On this page you will find multimedia resources compiled by faculty members on the topic of land as pedagogy.
Land as pedagogy: Nishnaabeg intelligence and rebellious transformation
Indigenous revival means reconnecting with land, language, and tradition, ditching colonial education for ancestral wisdom. By reclaiming land as teaching, Nishnaabeg stories promote a new generation steeped in cultural values, ready to rebuild their nation.
Simpson, L. B. (2014). Land as pedagogy: Nishnaabeg intelligence and rebellious transformation. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 3(3).
Land-based education in Denendeh: Interview with Dr. Glen Coulthard
“In this video, Dr. Glen Coulthard discusses the importance of land-based education in relation to decolonization and resurgence" (source).
National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education. (2020, August 21). Introduction to land-based education [Video]. YouTube.
Braiding sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants
Kimmerer, an indigenous scientist and woman, teaches us that all living things give us lessons and gifts. By listening to them, we can understand the earth's generosity and learn to give back.
Kimmerer, R. W. (2013). Braiding sweetgrass: Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge and the teachings of plants (1st ed). Milkweed Editions.