Jennifer Anaquod is Anishnaabe and Nehiyaw from Muscowpetung First Nation but has grown up as a guest on Coast Salish Territory. Jennifer has a background in teacher education and curriculum development that spans from early childhood to post-secondary education. Jenniferās role at the college is to support faculty across both campuses on their Indigenization journey. As Jennifer grounds her work in the 4 Rās or respect, responsibility, relevance, and reciprocity she sees relationship building as a main component of her work. Jennifer encourages faculty members and departments to reach out to chat even if they are not sure what it means to take part in decolonization and indigenization. Advising sessions can also be scheduled to discuss more focused topics.
Teatime Talks
Jennifer hosts a biweekly virtual teatime talk. These biweekly virtual circles are a safe space to unpack and discuss Indigenization, decolonization and our own pedagogies in a safe and welcoming circle. Drop in with questions, discussion or just to listen. Starting October 21 these sessions will run every second Friday from 1pm to 2pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Indigenous Pedagogy and Curriculum Centre
Jennifer will be launching a self-enrolment blackboard organization for faculty. This is not meant to be a paced course but a place you can engage with resources and discussions on the process of Indigenization in a way that is meaningful for you. This space will also include some interactive professional development components as Jennifer will host different ongoing sessions each month. Starting November 1.
Faculty-wide professional development
Jennifer is also available to lead faculty-wide professional development and encourages folks to reach out and chat on what can be developed for your faculty. Jennifer does have a full day (or 2 part) workshop available that looks at the foundations of Indigenization in a faculty specific way and explores tangible practices around implementing Indigenous content and ways of knowing.
Jennifer has an office in LLPA S2600B and is often on campus Tuesday ā Thursday and can be contacted at: anaquodj@douglascollege.ca
Recent Posts
- Mapping More Than Terrain: Land, Story, and Spirit in the Geography LabIn a recent conversation with Sasha Djakovic, Geography Lab Technician at Douglas College, I was struck by how deeply experiential and relational geography education can beāespecially when it is tied to land-based knowledge and Indigenous ways of knowing. Sashaās work, both in the lab and on the land, bridges high-tech tools like GIS and LiDAR … Continued
- Indigenization-Reimagining Post-Secondary Education with Jennifer Anaquod
In the DESC podcast with Steven Bishop and Auntie Marny, Jennifer Anaquod share her thoughts about how post-secondary education could be reimagined through an Indigenous lens. (1:30) - Embracing discomfort: NavigatingĀ the stumbling blocks and stepping stones of Indigenization
These video excerpts are from the March 21 Stumbling Blocks and Stepping Stones hosted by Jennifer Anaquod. Carling Beninger Click on the image below to watch Carling speak about her journey. Kelley Young Click on the image below to watch Kelley speak about her journey. Kimberley Sutherland Click on the image below to watch Kimberley … Continued - Reimagining Post-Secondary Education with Aunt Marny and Jennifer Anaquod
Marny Point ā Program Coordinator/ Instructor for the NITEP Jennifer Anaquod – Director, Indigenous Academic Initiatives Reimagining Post-Secondary Education Dialogue with Aunt Marny and Jennifer Anaquod Links and notes Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada Statement of apology to former students of Indian Residential Schools First Peoples Principles of Learning Shawn A-in-chut AtleoĀ (Ahousaht First Nation, … Continued