In a world where connections and relationships are the underpinnings of all the work that we do, the global pandemic has created significant shifts for our Indigenous Education department here in SD61. From how we connect with community to how we strengthen our relationships with our students, we have had to shift and adapt quickly in order to maintain these connections wherever possible. Throughout the course of this conversation, we hear from the SD61 Elder and Indigenous Knowledge Facilitator John Harris about how he has maintained connections with elders and how community connections have actually increased based on re-examining how we communicate and reach out. Secondary Indigenous Learning Support Teacher, Emma Milliken reflects on how we maintained contact with students and the challenge it has been to keep students engaged during this challenging year.

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Resources mentioned in this episode:

SD61 Indigenous Education Department: https://ied.sd61.bc.ca/ 

SD61 Bentwood Box Series: http://aned.public.sd61.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/112/2021/02/Indigenous-Education-Bentwood-Box-Learning-Series-2020-21.pdf 

Butch Dick - Welcome to the Territory Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwvlGqVHcVY