Consultation, collaboration, action, and reflection
At AV资源, and at聽Ey膿蕯 Sq葍'lewen聽- The Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections, we recognize and acknowledge the strength and resilience of Indigenous students and their communities.
Inspiring relationships
Within the college there are strong relationships between聽Ey膿蕯 Sq葍鈥檒ewen:聽The Centre for Indigenous Education and Community Connections and our many allies across the institution. We work together to support the students and accomplish the work that has been done.
These relationships form the foundation of the聽Four Corner-Post model.聽Demonstrating leadership and initiative, AV资源 reaches out to the local First Nations, the M茅tis Nation and urban Indigenization organizations. Community representatives have been guiding our work since 1991, on the聽Indigenous Advisory Council.
What is Indigenization?
Indigenization is the process by which Indigenous ways of knowing, being, doing and relating are incorporated into educational, organizational, cultural and social structures of the institution.聽FAQ about Indigenization.
Priority areas
Our four priority areas reflect our commitment to engage in Indigenous education, services, and leadership.聽Each priority area embodies our Ways of Being and places our students鈥 well-being and growth at the heart of our endeavours. By integrating them with our individual and collective responsibilities, we strive to create an enriching environment that fosters academic excellence, cultural understanding, and personal development for all students and staff.
The Four Corner-Post model
Indigenization is an ongoing phase of consultation, collaboration, action, and reflection that is conducted with respect to the Four Corner-Post model illustrated below.聽
Camosun's response
Addressing Truth and Reconciliation: Camosun's response to the Calls to Action, Phase 1
Contact information
Ey膿蕯 Sq葍鈥檒ewen, IECC
Indigenous Coordinator
Location link
Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Education Developer - Indigenization