with Megan Onespot and David Cloutier

Join this workshop to learn about bridging that gap between Indigenous and non-Indigneous communities; come discover ways to engage in meaningful work that walks the path of reconciliation, and to create authentic opportunities for students to address community challenges.

Takeaways:
· Inspiration to dream big and bridge gaps between communities

· Awareness of grant opportunities to engage in this work

· Design thinking tools and templates for student learning

Partners in Place: Social Problem Solving was a project in partnership between the Tsuut'ina Nation Department of Education, Connect Charter School, and Mount Royal University. The project’s goals included strengthening the relationship between an Indigenous and non-Indigenous community, to build a shared class between two communities, engaging in social problem solving to address bullying, anxiety, and mental health using a design thinking with learners.