Indigenous education and Walking Together

Become an Indigenous Education professional development (PD) facilitator

Indigenous Education PD facilitators provide specific expertise to members related to the Indigenous-focused competencies and indicators, including the facilitation of Indigenous Education and Walking Together workshops. The Indigenous Education PD facilitators assist in developing and maintaining relationships with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Elders and Knowledge Keepers, including following local cultural protocols and sharing Indigenous education expertise for members, locals and various subgroups.

What do Indigenous Education PD facilitators do?

• Facilitate 7–10 workshops throughout the year 
• Attend ATA training sessions, Professional Development Area Conferences and Summer Conference
• Provide ongoing support for members, locals and various subgroups in assigned regions related to Indigenous education and cultural protocols
• Support members in developing and maintaining relationships with local First Nations, Métis and Inuit Elders and Knowledge Keepers

Eligibility

You must

• be an active or associate ATA member,
• have five or more years of teaching experience and
• hold an Alberta teaching certificate.

How to apply

As a courtesy, please advise your superintendent and principal before you apply.

The application process has two parts:

1. Provide a letter of interest, including the following details:

• Areas of interest and expertise in Indigenous education
• Experience leading professional development
• Reasons for applying

2. Provide a resumé that outlines the following:

• Education
• Work experience
• Leadership experience
• Publications
• Presentations
• Volunteer experience

Send or e-mail your letter of interest and resumé to Melissa Purcell, ATA Executive Staff Officer, Indigenous Education, Alberta Teachers’ Association, 11010 142 Street NW, Edmonton AB T5N 2R1; e-mail melissa.purcell@ata.ab.ca.

In making application to become an Indigenous Education PD facilitator for the Alberta Teachers’ Association, you are voluntarily providing your personal information to the ATA. Visit the ATA website for more information.