About Connected Pathways
We believe meaningful reconciliation begins with confident educators.
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Schools don't need another presentation about why reconciliation matters.
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They need practical support that helps educators move from uncertainty to confident, everyday practice.
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That's why we created Connected Pathways.
Why We Started
Connected Pathways wasn't created in a boardroom.
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It grew from years of working alongside educators, school leaders, and Indigenous communities—listening to their successes, their challenges, and the questions they asked again and again.
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Questions like:
• Where do we begin?
• How do we do this well?
• How do we make Indigenous education part of everyday learning—not just special events?
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Over time, we realized something.
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Schools didn't need more information. They needed a trusted partner.
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Someone who could walk alongside them with practical strategies, honest conversations, and relationship-centred support that builds confidence over time.
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That's why we created Connected Pathways—to help educators move from uncertainty to confident, meaningful practice that creates lasting change for students, schools, and communities.
Rachel Fulks
Co-Founder, Connected Pathways
First Nations Educator
M.Ed. Educational Leadership
Former Teacher, Assistant Principal & Principal
12+ Years Supporting Indigenous Education
Rachel is a First Nations educator who believes meaningful reconciliation happens when educators feel confident, supported, and connected to the communities they serve.
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Raised on a First Nation reserve, where her mother was a teacher, Rachel has spent her life learning alongside Indigenous communities. Her experience in teaching and educational leadership has shaped a practical approach that helps schools move from intention to meaningful action.
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Today, Rachel partners with educators and school leaders to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and make Indigenous perspectives a natural part of everyday teaching and learning.
Andrew Fulks
Co-Founder, Connected Pathways
First Nations Educator
Former Teacher, Counsellor & Principal
20+ Years Supporting First Nation Communities
Leader in Relationship-Centred Indigenous Education
Andrew is a First Nations educator who believes meaningful Indigenous education begins with listening, respect, and authentic relationships.
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For over 20 years, he has worked alongside First Nation communities in Alberta as a teacher, counsellor, principal, recruiter, and educational leader. His experience has shaped a practical, relationship-centred approach that helps schools build lasting partnerships with Indigenous students, families, and communities.
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Today, Andrew partners with educators and school leaders to turn intention into meaningful classroom practice through practical learning, authentic relationships, and community-centred collaboration.
Our Experience
Grounded in education. Built through relationships.
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30+ years of combined experience in Indigenous education
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Classroom teachers, school leaders, and mentors
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Extensive experience working alongside First Nation communities
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Professional learning aligned with TQS Competency #5
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Expertise in Indigenous education, land-based learning, and curriculum integration
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Relationship-centred consulting that supports lasting implementation
Our Commitment
We believe Indigenous education is built through relationships—not one-time events.
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Our commitment is to meet schools where they are, build confidence through practical learning, and support meaningful change that lasts.