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. Jennifer’s role at the college is to support faculty across both campuses on their Indigenization journey. As Jennifer grounds her work in the 4 R’s 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
https://douglascollege-ca.zoom.us/j/3323425703
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 – Thursday and can be contacted at: anaquodj@douglascollege.ca
