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Kumugwe Big House Experience<\/h2>\n
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Land Acknowledgement and Honouring Territory<\/h3>\n

Acknowledging territory is a way of honouring and showing respect for the group of people now known as the K\u2019\u00f3moks First Nation who have been living and working on this land from time immemorial. It is important to acknowledge territory when you to begin your lessons in a good way.\u00a0 Useful tips and explanation of difference between a welcome and an acknowledgement<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Purpose<\/h3>\n

Indigenous Education has create this webpage with information that has been collaborated on with Kumugwe Cultural Society. We continue to work in relationship with the Kumugwe Cultural Society to provide authentic information. This webpage will help you and your class get ready for the Kumugwe Big House Experience.\u00a0 We have included many resources that will help you with your teaching before the experience.\u00a0 We have also added some possible connections to extend learning beyond the day.<\/p>\n

SD71 Indigenous Education co-hosts the Kumugwe Big House Experience<\/h3>\n

Indigenous Education is once again hosting the annual Big House Experience in partnership with Kumugwe Cultural Society.\u00a0 This year Grade 4 teachers and their classes are invited to attend this unique event. Please see the poster for more details about the day and the letter explaining how to prepare for your class\u00a0 for their visit to the Big House.<\/p>\n

Big House Experience Poster May 15 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Preparation Poster<\/a><\/p>\n

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First Peoples Pedagogy and Connections<\/h3>\n

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Connecting the Big House Experience and the learning to the FPPL:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kumugwe Cultural Society will model and explain their deep connection to their ancestral teachings and how that informs and supports their own learning, their families, the community, the land, the spirits and the ancestors.\u00a0 How can we as guests on this territory, think about relationship to this land and the many generations of ancestral teaching that have existed here?<\/p>\n

For teachers to learn more about the First Peoples Principles of Learning,\u00a0 Jo Chrona<\/a> goes into more depth about how to teach with the FPPL in mind on her blog, First Peoples Principles of Learning.<\/a><\/p>\n

“Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors<\/strong><\/p>\n

This principle refers to the understanding that ultimately, the primary purpose of learning is for well-being…<\/p>\n

…The relationship to land and place is deeply rooted in First Peoples\u2019 cultural perspectives; living and learning is inextricably tied to sense of place, and connection to the land itself. Traditionally, in addition to the learner\u2019s family and community, the place in which they live, and the land that supports that life, provide the context and source for teaching and learning. The community and natural environment are regarded as the \u201cclassroom\u201d.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Learning Considerations<\/h2>\n

We invite you to teach your students about the Pentlatch, Eiksan, Sathloot, and Sasitla peoples before your visit to the bighouse.<\/p>\n

See the video for excerpts and explanation of the actual day:<\/h4>\n