1. Native Studies: An Integrated Alternative Program OCEA 2013:

3. Aboriginal Education Strategy Ministry of Education The Rationale for a Native Studies Focus

4. A natural fit with Alternative Education Holistic Cross- curicular Experiential & Authenitic

5. A Journey of Healing

6. Sharing the Wisdom

7. Cross Curricular Connects 1) History 2) Civics 3) Religion 4) Environmental Science 5) Outdoor Education 6) Leadership 7) Geography 8) Art 9) English

8. Continuing the Journey Honouring ourselves, each other and the environment

9. CONTACT INFO Anthony Templer Ojibway Elder thunderwater@hotmail.ca Jodie Williams Department Head Alternative Education St. Thomas Aquinas CSS jodie.williams@dpcdsb.org Karen Gellman Drum Carrier & Wisdom Keeper metis_kg@hotmail.com Kathryn Konnerth Secondary Teacher St. Edmund Campion CSS kathryn.konnerth@dpcdsb.org