The First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit Peoples 鈥� Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Part I Additional Qualification course (Spring 2026)
The First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit Peoples 鈥� Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Part I Additional Qualification course is designed to enhance professional knowledge and practice related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Part I was developed collaboratively with the leadership of First Nations, M茅tis and Inuit Knowledge Keepers, community members and educators and will also be co-facilitators of the course.
This is a 125-hour course divided into the following:
- Synchronous learning (online and in person): 60
- Self-directed learning hours: 40
- Independent professional learning project hours: 25
Tuesdays and Thursdays online using ZOOM from 4:30pm - 7:30pm
April 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28
June 2, 4
Saturdays in person from 9:30am to 3:30pm
Silver Creek Outdoor Education Center: 13500 Fallbrook Trail, Georgetown
April 18
May 23
June 6聽
Payment
Course Fee: $650 for anyone outside of Dufferin-Peel District School Board
Dufferin-Peel employees:
- Any secondary DP teacher teaching an 鈥淣-coded course鈥� (Indigenous Studies) will have their course fees waived
- All other DP employees will have a reduced cost of $450
- Option to have payment deducted from pay
Registration
- Please complete the
- Upon receipt of registration, you will be emailed the link to make payment by credit card.