FMPSD Professional Development Day

I graduated from Holy Trinity in 2015 and studied law in the UK, graduating from the University of Kent in 2021. My work within the community was recognized by YMM Magazine and I was inducted into the Class of 2020’s top 50 under 50. I came back home to Fort McMurray and am now working for a local First Nations Band in lands and resource management. As a student who graduated from a local school that taught me to ‘think globally and act locally’ I know what an incredible impact educators can have on students if only they had the time, resources and supports available to do so.

My aim is to expand on why I believe teaching a decolonized curriculum is necessary, the limitations on our actions imposed by the settler-colonial state and shed light on materials that can be used and networks of teachers and educators who are actively engaging with decolonial education.

I’ve met previously with both school districts to discuss the importance of moving from celebrating diversity to understanding anti-racism and its importance within schools. I look forward to presenting and having meaningful dialogue.