Listed below are all of the FFPoLs. These are indigenously inspired standards to help ensure educators have the proper knowledge to teach from an indigenous lens. I value these standards immensely for encouraging a holistic approach to education.
– Learning ultimately supports the well being of self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors.
– Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place).
– Learning recognizes the consequences of ones actions.
– Learning involves generational roles ad responsibilities.
– Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge.
– Learning involves patience and time.
– Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story.
– Learning requires the exploration of one’s identity.
– Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or in certain situations.
Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors.
FPPoL
Above is an image that reflects the First Peoples Principle of Learning (FPPoL) that I resonate with the most. Although all of the FPPoLs are important, I believe the lessons we provide our students should purposely target these interconnected aspects of our lives. One of the main messages I believe this FPPoL expresses is the uniqueness of every individual and how each person will need different supports to ensure their well-being. For example, some students may have a strong spirit but need help with their emotional side of learning. With this in mind, the teacher will be able to better help the students learning when they can understand the different needs the learner has.