Overview
Learning Bird supports student learning by making education meaningful and relevant. It works in collaboration with Indigenous communities to bring local culture, language, history, and teachings into the classroom. Through videos, audio, presentations, and handouts, students engage with authentic voices and real-world experiences. The platform also provides flexible access, including options for schools with limited internet connectivity, ensuring all learners can benefit.
Objectives
- Understand the importance of culturally relevant learning
- Explore Indigenous perspectives, language, and traditions
- Connect learning to real-world experiences and community knowledge
- Support student identity, voice, and engagement
- Build awareness of diverse ways of knowing and learning
Instructions
Educators, guidance counsellors, and transition coaches can use this resource to support classroom learning and discussion.
Students can:
- Explore Indigenous culture, history, and teachings
- Reflect on the importance of learning from community voices
- Engage with multimedia resources (videos, audio, etc.)
- Discuss how culture and identity connect to education
Educators can:
- Facilitate discussions on cultural relevance and inclusion
- Connect content to curriculum and student experiences
- Use resources to support inclusive and engaging learning environments
- Encourage respect for diverse perspectives and knowledge systems
Key Highlights
- Community-created and culturally relevant content
- Inclusion of Indigenous voices and perspectives
- Multiple formats (video, audio, presentations, handouts)
- Accessible online platform with offline options
- Teacher training and classroom support