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Friday, February 16 • 9:00am - 11:50am
The Blanket Exercise

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The Blanket Exercise is a participatory workshop in which educators will experience over 500 years of history by taking on the roles of Indigenous peoples in Canada. Standing on blankets that represent the land, they will walk through time and explore the impacts of colonization, treaty-making, and modern legislation. By engaging participants on an emotional and intellectual level, this workshop is a powerful tool for increasing empathy and understanding.
Speakers
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Cheryl Devin

Walking Together Program Consultant, Alberta Teachers' Association
Cheryl is one of six Alberta Teachers’ Association Walking Together Consultants. She has over 26 years of teaching experience at the junior high level in a variety of subject areas, including language arts, social studies and science. Cheryl is Métis, with family migrating from... Read More →
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Shannon Loutitt

Walking Together Program Consultant, Alberta Teachers' Association
Shannon is a division two teacher on secondment to the Alberta Teachers' Association from Fort McMurray Public School District.  Shannon grew up in Northern Alberta learning about her Métis heritage and at the age of five, she said she wanted to be the first "Native Lady Prime Minister... Read More →

Venue: Room
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DoubleTree: Silver Birch 5

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5P 4K8

Friday February 16, 2018 9:00am - 11:50am MST
NETCA DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton AB T5P 4K16
  Walking Together, NETCA