York Region DSB - Music and Literacy Consultant

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Quest 2011

Metis: Weaving an Infinity Journey to Honour One’s Identity

Through “The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Metis Story” by Leah Dorion participants will explore Metis culture, symbolism and identity. Participants will gain knowledge of cross-curricular learning through hands on Arts activities that are embedded within this unit. This workshop will promote an Arts rich approach to embed Aboriginal content.

Kevin Merkley, Curriculum Consultant - YRDSB

Dawn Sillaby-Smith, Aboriginal Consultant - YRDSB

Cathy Stanley, Curriculum Consultant - YRDSB

York Region Arts Leaders

Livebinder link for the I am Metis (The Giving Tree: A Retelling of a Traditional Metis Story).

YRDSB Links

EMTN (Elementary Music Teacher Network Sharepoint)

Music Portal

Arts Website

YRDSB Website

YRDSB Classroom

York Region District School Board, Curriculum Consultant

Education Centre - Newmarket

Centre for Leadership and Learning

300 Harry Walker Parkway South, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 8E2

Tel: 905-727-0022 x. 3363

Fax: 905-727-6282

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