The Indigenous Knowledge Implementation Packsack: A Handbook for Embedding Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Your Teaching

Since the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) Call to Action, many postsecondary institutions have been striving to implement educational recommendations, such as developing a decolonization strategy and incorporating Indigenous material. The report, The Indigenous Knowledge Implementation Packsack: A Handbook for Embedding Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Your Teaching by the Higher Education Quality Council of Ontario (HEQCO) offers direction for postsecondary educators aiming to enrich their classroom experience by recognizing the significance of Indigenous Knowledges and promoting critical thinking. This resource builds upon an earlier guide, An Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization Packsack: Utilizing Indigenous Learning Outcomes to Promote and Assess Critical Thinking and Global Citizenship, which offered direction for institutions seeking to incorporate Indigenous learning outcomes.

Before exploring how instructors can integrate Indigenous Knowledges into their classrooms, this resource addresses the concerns and common questions educators might have when working within an Indigenous Knowledge Environment. The guide encourages instructors to select an approach that aligns with their teaching style and expertise and to follow the relevant guide to inform their practice.

Download the report here (PDF)