{"id":78,"date":"2024-05-17T13:25:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T17:25:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/placed-based-learning\/?page_id=78"},"modified":"2026-02-19T13:21:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T21:21:18","slug":"indigenous-foundations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/indigenous-foundations\/","title":{"rendered":"Indigenous Foundations"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id78_e2c220-92{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e2c220-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_e2c220-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e2c220-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading78_05725b-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading78_05725b-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading78_05725b-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading78_05725b-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading78_05725b-76\">Indigenous Foundations<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>As educators, the first step we need to take is to unlearn the colonial framework of education.<\/p><cite>Carolyn Roberts, St&#8217;at&#8217;imc and Sto:lo author and speaker<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_251c05-8a > 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kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_d30630-49{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_d30630-49 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Leketen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Leketen-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_65e23d-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_65e23d-c5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indigenous Foundations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place-based learning\u2014and environmental education in general\u2014necessitates the inclusion of Indigenous ways of understanding. Intentional engagement with the land needs to involve an understanding of the history, culture, and impacts of colonization. Reconciliation requires us to ask:<br><br><em>What happened here? Who lived here, or still lives here? What is my role? What should happen here in the future, and what actions can we take to move towards this?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab{border-top-left-radius:22px;border-top-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-left-radius:22px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:22px;border-top-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-left-radius:22px;}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab{border-top:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-right:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-bottom:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-left:4px solid #8a9a5b;}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab{background-color:rgba(223,221,222,0.73);}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab{border-top:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-right:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-bottom:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-left:4px solid #8a9a5b;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab{border-top:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-right:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-bottom:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-left:4px solid #8a9a5b;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_c5093e-ab alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_97574d-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_97574d-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_97574d-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indigenous pedagogies have deep connections to specific places and practices. Similarly, Indigenous ways of understanding have incredible diversity. Here we will generalize some of the common practices of Indigenous pedagogies as they relate to place-based learning, and make connections to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/indigenous\/activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">x\u00e9\u0294el\u026c KPU Pathway to Systemic Transformation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to Land-Based Education\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4F6hg8uwZuQ?start=3&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_4108b6-1b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_4108b6-1b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image78_e5eb8b-58.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image78_e5eb8b-58 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:384px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image78_e5eb8b-58.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image78_e5eb8b-58 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image78_e5eb8b-58 figure{max-width:384px;}.kb-image78_e5eb8b-58 .image-is-svg, .kb-image78_e5eb8b-58 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image78_e5eb8b-58 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image78_e5eb8b-58\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"500\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-land-based-learning.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-427\" \/><figcaption><em>The image above shows the circular nature of land-based learning, and the often non-linear interconnections between storytelling, traditional knowledge, land-based learning, centering Indigenous voices, the impacts of colonization, and reflection.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48{background-color:rgba(223,221,222,0.73);}.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 .kt-row-layout-top-sep{height:68px;}.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{fill:#8a9a5b!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_5e3383-48 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-top-sep kt-row-sep-type-sltr\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,0l1000,100l-1000,0l0,-100Z\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_f61b26-41{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_f61b26-41 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_f61b26-41\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Land-based Learning<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_5df404-9e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:30px solid transparent;border-right:30px solid transparent;border-bottom:30px solid transparent;border-left:30px solid transparent;}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(223, 221, 222, 0.73);}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:30px solid transparent;border-right:30px solid transparent;border-bottom:30px solid transparent;border-left:30px solid transparent;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_0106bf-8a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:30px solid transparent;border-right:30px solid transparent;border-bottom:30px solid transparent;border-left:30px solid transparent;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_0106bf-8a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Land-based learning centers Indigenous ways of understanding through holistic and experiential approaches. Led by Indigenous teachers, occurring on-site at Indigenous traditional territories when possible, activities may include storytelling, traditional harvesting, medicine gathering, hunting and fishing, and other bushcraft and traditional activities. Physical, mental, and spiritual aspects are all part of land-based learning, as well as time spent on the land. The research and learning centre <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dechinta.ca\/\">Dechinta<\/a> offers Indigenous land-based education in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Carolyn Roberts writes in her book <em>Re-storying Education: Decolonizing Your Practice Using a Critical Lens<\/em>, the Canadian government systematically designed an educational system to eradicate Indigenous culture and identity. In fact, the same person who developed the Canadian education system also developed the Indian Residential School System, responsible for engaging in cultural genocide for centuries. For teachers brought up in this system, to engage in land- or place-based education requires letting go of existing biases and practices. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>Honouring Indigenous-informed pedagogical approaches and creating <\/em><em>anti-racist education systems is not accomplished by creating and implementing<\/em> <em>a lesson plan or reading one book. It happens when we commit to learning and<\/em> <em>doing differently.<\/em><\/p><cite>jo chrona<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95{background-color:rgba(223,221,222,0.73);}.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_0189ad-95 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_70f513-e1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_70f513-e1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_70f513-e1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image78_9588d3-89.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image78_9588d3-89 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:436px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image78_9588d3-89.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image78_9588d3-89 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image78_9588d3-89{max-width:436px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image78_9588d3-89{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image78_9588d3-89 img{width:100%;}.kb-image78_9588d3-89 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image78_9588d3-89\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Raising-of-Reconciliation-flag-53171245576_ff63a09bfd_o-smaller-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Raising-of-Reconciliation-flag-53171245576_ff63a09bfd_o-smaller-1.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Raising-of-Reconciliation-flag-53171245576_ff63a09bfd_o-smaller-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Raising-of-Reconciliation-flag-53171245576_ff63a09bfd_o-smaller-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Raising-of-Reconciliation-flag-53171245576_ff63a09bfd_o-smaller-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Raising-of-Reconciliation-flag-53171245576_ff63a09bfd_o-smaller-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_9fee3c-c5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Confronting Colonialism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Engaging in place- or land-based learning requires us to recognize and speak the truth of Canada\u2019s past, and approach pedagogical practice with humility and responsibility. Part of this is being culturally responsive by respectfully including Indigenous perspectives and works created by Indigenous artists and authors as part of coursework. Even better is inviting Indigenous guest speakers or local knowledge keepers to speak to your class. As Carolyn Roberts writes, in addition to the atrocities of colonialism, we should also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carolynroberts.net\/single-post\/teach-indigenous-brilliance\">teach Indigenous brilliance<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2{background-color:rgba(223,221,222,0.73);}.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 .kt-row-layout-top-sep{height:63px;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{width:100%;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 .kt-row-layout-top-sep svg{fill:#8a9a5b!important;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_e33166-a2 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-layout-top-sep kt-row-sep-type-sltr\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,0l1000,100l-1000,0l0,-100Z\" \/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_2fcd3a-13\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>x\u00e9\u0294el\u026c KPU Pathway to Systemic Transformation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(60% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(40% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd{background-color:rgba(223,221,222,0.73);}.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_fe5777-fd alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_f19962-92{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_f19962-92 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_f19962-92\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/indigenous\/activities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">x\u00e9\u0294el\u026c KPU Pathway to Systemic Transformation<\/a> provides a framework to address the&nbsp;Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada\u2019s Calls to Action and the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Here we make clear connections between the six pathways and place-based learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Reflecting Upon Our Own Biases<\/strong><br>Place-based learning requires us to consider our biases around teaching, and consider reflective, process-oriented learning that de-centers the instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Indigenous Voices Matter<\/strong><br>Land-based learning is work done by, or in collaboration with, Indigenous educators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open to the Community<\/strong><br>A synonym for place-based learning is community-based learning. Engaging with our local community and lands are important in <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/decolonization\/\">Decolonizing Educational Practices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holistic Learning and Wellbeing<\/strong> <br>Learning in collaboration with community, which can enhance student wellbeing through physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual practices, and the respectful inclusion of traditional knowledge are key aspects of place-based learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weaving Indigenous Worldviews<\/strong><br>Fostering a sense of belonging, empowerment, and empathy are important to place-based learning, and relevant to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. Learning in community can also help break down systemic barriers and hierarchies. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thought Meets Action<\/strong><br>Place-based learning encourages direct connection with community and civic engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_6522bc-85{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_6522bc-85 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_6522bc-85\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image78_5f8dd2-93:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image78_5f8dd2-93.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-image78_5f8dd2-93 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image78_5f8dd2-93\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kpu.ca\/indigenous\/activities\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1624\" height=\"2108\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover.jpg 1624w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover-231x300.jpg 231w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover-789x1024.jpg 789w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover-768x997.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover-1183x1536.jpg 1183w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-Pathway-to-Systemic-Transformation-Framework-cover-1578x2048.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1624px) 100vw, 1624px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><em>x\u00e9\u0294el\u026c cover page artwork by Roxanne Charles of the Semiahmoo First Nation.<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_e56569-a0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_891447-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_891447-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_891447-38\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:67px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05{border-top-left-radius:22px;border-top-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-left-radius:22px;overflow:clip;isolation:isolate;}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{border-top-left-radius:22px;border-top-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-right-radius:22px;border-bottom-left-radius:22px;}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05{border-top:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-right:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-bottom:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-left:4px solid #8a9a5b;}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05{background-color:rgba(223,221,222,0.73);}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05{border-top:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-right:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-bottom:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-left:4px solid #8a9a5b;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05{border-top:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-right:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-bottom:4px solid #8a9a5b;border-left:4px solid #8a9a5b;}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_91c481-05 alignnone kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_84a622-d7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_84a622-d7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_84a622-d7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image78_5503d1-45 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image78_5503d1-45\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Mural-complete-52736212702_da3c3a8823_o-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption><em>Mural created by Brandon Gabriel, Desi Mundo and Pancho Pescador, and located in the KPU Surrey library.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_269d2e-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_269d2e-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_269d2e-34\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Place-based Colonialism<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We need to avoid place-based colonialism, where perhaps good intentions of learning outdoors or in community repeats colonial narratives. This can happen by treating the land as an objective non-entity, promoting industrial-extractive economics, or using language that refers to the land as non-living or as settler property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Dr. Seawright writes in \u201cSettler Traditions of Place\u201d, Western thinking of place is anthropocentric, capitalistic, and racialized. White-settler understandings in regard to place are typically centered on ownership and domination. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaf.edu\/ankn\/publications\/collective-works-of-ray-b\/Four-Rs-2nd-Ed.pdf\">The Four R\u2019s<\/a> that Ray Barnhardt and Verna Kirkness speak to\u2014Respect, Relevance, Reciprocity and Responsibility\u2014should be embedded in place-based work. To not act is to maintain the status quo of colonial oppression of Indigenous peoples and ecological destruction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(70% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(30% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id78_db74ac-c1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_1be6b9-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_1be6b9-19\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>First Peoples Principles of Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another resource, created by the First Nations Education Steering Committee in 2007, is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnesc.ca\/first-peoples-principles-of-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Peoples Principles of Learning<\/a> poster. Correlations can be found here to place-based education, including learning being connected to the community, the land, and well-being. Holistic, relational, and reflective learning that requires patience and recognizing the consequences of our actions also resonate. PBE weaves together experiential learning that takes place within, and works alongside, the human or ecological community. Indigenous knowledge and storytelling can greatly enrich connection to, and reciprocity with, place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should be noted that the First Peoples Principles of Learning can serve as a good starting point for integrating Indigenous ways of understanding into our teaching practice. However, Indigenous peoples are very diverse\u2014British Columbia alone has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca\/en\/article\/first-nations-in-british-columbia\">over 200 First Nations communities<\/a>\u2014and this poster does not fully reflect that diversity. To dive deeper into including Indigenous ways of understanding please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/decolonization\/\">Decolonizing Educational Practices<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_5bc66c-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column78_5bc66c-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_5bc66c-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_5bc66c-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_5bc66c-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;}.kadence-column78_5bc66c-70 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column78_5bc66c-70{align-self:flex-end;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_67e67c-6b > 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_76f8ac-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_76f8ac-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_76f8ac-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_76f8ac-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_76f8ac-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image78_ff0bc6-55 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image78_ff0bc6-55\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/xe\u0294el\u026c-KPU-Pathways-launch-52991179476_65389c1067_o-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-441\" 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column78_e17570-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_e17570-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_e17570-71\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When working with local knowledge keepers or Elders, it is best to wait for an invitation. If you are contacting a local Nation for the first time, be mindful of their protocols, language, and local governances. Get clear on your intentions. How do you plan to collaborate? How will this build community? What can you gift in return? Do as much work as possible <em>before<\/em> contacting local First Nations. This can include writing an intentionality statement, learning how the nation\u2019s leadership operates, practicing the pronunciations of traditional names, and knowing the history of the land and colonial impacts. On the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/decolonization\/river\/\">Decolonizing Educational Practices website<\/a> you can learn about the territories upon which the five KPU campuses are collectively located.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:75px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image78_e5dc69-8c .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image78_e5dc69-8c\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2192\" height=\"2560\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-scaled.png 2192w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-877x1024.png 877w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-768x897.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-1315x1536.png 1315w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2025\/11\/Venngage-Indigenous-Communities-1754x2048.png 1754w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2192px) 100vw, 2192px\" \/><figcaption><em>Considerations when working with Indigenous communities. 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column78_1e51af-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_1e51af-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Oral Stories Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"kaltura_player\" src=\"https:\/\/api.ca.kaltura.com\/p\/141\/sp\/14100\/embedIframeJs\/uiconf_id\/23449608\/partner_id\/141?iframeembed=true&amp;playerId=kaltura_player&amp;entry_id=0_czwk0vvr&amp;flashvars[streamerType]=auto&amp;flashvars[localizationCode]=en&amp;flashvars[sideBarContainer.plugin]=true&amp;flashvars[sideBarContainer.position]=left&amp;flashvars[sideBarContainer.clickToClose]=true&amp;flashvars[chapters.plugin]=true&amp;flashvars[chapters.layout]=vertical&amp;flashvars[chapters.thumbnailRotator]=false&amp;flashvars[streamSelector.plugin]=true&amp;flashvars[EmbedPlayer.SpinnerTarget]=videoHolder&amp;flashvars[dualScreen.plugin]=true&amp;flashvars[hotspots.plugin]=1&amp;flashvars[Kaltura.addCrossoriginToIframe]=true&amp;&amp;wid=0_78rs94b2\" width=\"640\" height=\"385\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay *; fullscreen *; encrypted-media *\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column78_48754f-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column78_48754f-2b > 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1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column78_48754f-2b{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column78_48754f-2b{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column78_48754f-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column78_48754f-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column78_48754f-2b{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column78_48754f-2b{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column78_48754f-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column78_48754f-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column78_48754f-2b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"776\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/placed-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Cedar-Grove-Oral-Stories-Series-1024x776.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1065\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:377px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Cedar-Grove-Oral-Stories-Series-1024x776.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.kpu.ca\/place-based-education\/files\/2026\/01\/Cedar-Grove-Oral-Stories-Series-300x227.png 300w, 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510.19 26.26 512 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Click here to request a class visit from Elder Lekeyten and Cheryl Gabriel<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id78_7803c2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id78_7803c2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id78_7803c2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id78_7803c2-a4{background-color:#8a9a5b;}.kb-row-layout-id78_7803c2-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id78_7803c2-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media 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encounter today?\u201d ~Wild Pedagogies<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-theme-palette-9-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-356f2e5d730498841ac6c13b1c435154\">\u201cA curriculum of place calls for a different sense of time. A curriculum of place calls for an \u2018education of attention\u2019.\u201d ~Kate McCoy, Eve Tuck and Marcia McKenzie. 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