Thank You
We raise our hands and give thanks to the BC Teachers Federation and the Greater Victoria Teacher’s Association who’s funding has allowed this opportunity to be created.
Circle of Support
Nutsa’ maat is the Hul’q’umi’nim’ word for we are all one; one heart, one mind. This is the Indigenous name we are given to our Mentorship Program. We recognize that Indigenous educators need to be acknowledged, honoured, celebrated, and supported. Our Circle of Support is a safe place to share, …
Circle
Indigenous people believe that all of creation exists as a circle or a cycle of life. This includes the cycle of learning… Students learn from teachers. Teachers learn from students. Young teachers learn from experienced teachers. Experienced teachers learn from new teachers. Elders are an essential link to all aspects …
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact us through email at anytime and we will be sure to get back to you as quickly as possible. indigenousmentorship@gmail.com
Support is listening. Support is sharing. Support is caring.
We care about the well being all Indigenous educators and ofter Indigenous staff feel isolated and along in the schools they work in. Our Indigenous Mentorship Program is designed to allow Indigenous teachers to feel connected and supported.
HÍSWKE – Thank You
We raise our hands and give thanks to the Lekwungen Speaking People of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, on whose traditional territory we have the privilege of working as educators.
GVTA Indigenous Committee
The GVTA Indigenous Committee is a relativity new group new committee. The following are members of the GVTA Indigenous Mentorship Committee, which is a sub committee. Frank Conibear Tanya Adams Kolette Cristante Mo Kheari Penny Jane Peters Michelle Walsh Ilana Hampton