Many schools are committed to reconciliation and want to do well - but...
• Teachers worry about getting it wrong
• Staff feel unsure where to begin
• Indigenous education feels like “one more thing”
• Land acknowledgements don’t always lead to deeper learning
We understand that this work can feel overwhelming.
And it doesn’t have to.
Who We Support
Connected Pathways works alongside:
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Classroom educators
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Building confidence and practical strategies for integrating Indigenous perspectives into everyday learning.
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School leadership teams
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Strengthening school-wide practices, protocols, and planning that honour Indigenous students and communities.
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School districts and Indigenous education departments
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Designing meaningful, sustainable professional learning aligned with system goals and TQS #5.
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Our work is grounded in lived experience, educational leadership, and a deep understanding of the realities educators face in today’s classrooms and schools.
What We Do
Our Work Focuses On:
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Indigenous Education Professional Learning
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Hands-on workshops that provide ready-to-use tools aligned with curriculum and teacher standards.
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Curriculum and Classroom Integration
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Supporting teachers in embedding First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives across subject areas.
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Leadership & School-Wide Support
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Guiding school teams in building relational, culturally affirming learning environments.
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Community Relationships & Cultural Protocol
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Helping schools build respectful partnerships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and local Indigenous communities.
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Our Approach
Rooted in Relationship. Designed for Practice.
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Indigenous education should not feel like an extra unit or special event.
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We help schools:
✔ Embed Indigenous perspectives into existing lessons
✔ Use land as a living text for learning
✔ Build teacher confidence through practical application
✔ Create space for honest, professional conversation
✔ Move from intention to visible classroom practice
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Teachers leave our sessions with lessons revised and ready to teach — not just ideas.
We walk alongside schools — not ahead of them.
Signature Offerings
Our Signature Professional Learning:
From Awareness to Action
Practical tools for teachers ready to move beyond uncertainty.
Rooted in Practice
Half-day or full-day workshops designed to strengthen classroom integration and school-wide understanding.
Connected Leadership
Strategic support for principals and leadership teams guiding Indigenous education in their schools.
Custom division partnerships available.
