Extensions

In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner’s Calls to Action, Extensions has developed this two-day in-person workshop intended to facilitate a shared understanding of the history and legacy of the residential school system and how it has impacted the Indigenous peoples of Saskatchewan.

The main learning concepts will cover:

• the concept of Assimilation,
• The History of Residential Schools in Saskatchewan,
• Intergenerational Impacts of Residential Schools,
• the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, as well as
• the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how they can implement TRC’s Calls to Actions in their classrooms and on a day-to-day basis.

This training now comes with an opportunity to earn a Micro Credential digital badge.

What is a Micro Credential?

Micro-credentials are short, focused programs that teach specific knowledge, skills, and competencies to help fill skills gaps in the workforce. These programs are often developed collaboratively between post-secondary education institutions and employers or industry groups in response to rapidly changing demands in the labour force. Microcredentials provide learners with knowledge and skills in shorter timeframes.

SIIT currently offers four INECE Microcredentials for those working in a childcare or daycare setting who are dedicated to providing the best learning experiences and opportunities for their students. SIIT understands the range of student needs, challenges, and exceptionalities of Indigenous learners and the importance of providing courses and programs rooted in culture, tradition, and language.

INECE’s Microcredentials were created with young, Indigenous learners in mind.

These four online courses highlight the importance of culture, connection, and land while providing students with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to provide exceptional experiences for their students. The four Microcredentials are tuition-free programs available to anyone working in a daycare or childcare setting and can be completed at their own pace.

INECE 1000 – Understanding Exceptionalities in ECE

INECE 1000 focuses on how to recognize and support exceptionalities in early childhood education settings. Students will be equipped with the knowledge necessary to recognize inclusive and culturally responsive early childhood education environments for all children through completion of this Microcredential.

INECE 1001 – Trauma Informed Spaces in ECE

Designed to empower you with the knowledge necessary to create nurturing environments for young Indigenous and non-Indigenous children who have experienced trauma.

Students will learn practical strategies for creating safe and supportive environments, building positive relationships, collaborating with families and communities, and cultivating resilience in young learners through completion of this Microcredential.

INECE 1002 – Connecting Land & Language

Designed for early childhood education professionals seeking to integrate Indigenous perspectives into their teaching practices.

Students will learn through interactive activities and case studies to gain practical insights into creating culturally responsive and land-based learning experiences for young children through completion of this Microcredential

INECE 1003 – Supporting Early Literacy

This course introduces you to culturally responsive approaches to early literacy through an Indigenous lens.

Through interactive activities, videos and readings, students will gain practical insights on early literacy and how to create inclusive opportunities for early literacy development through completion of this Microcredential.

9-12 professional development training sessions per year

• Based on core competencies of: Assessment, Treatment, Counselling Skills, Relapse Prevention, Case Management, Pharmacology, Substance Abuse, Crisis Intervention, Diversity & Cultural Responsiveness, Community Development, Conflict Management, Ethics & Professionalism, Family & Social Support, Group Facilitation, Mental Health, Outreach and Program Development

One Symposium Conference

• Based on current crises in community, current issues and suggestions from Indigenous Services Canada and the workforce

Certification support

• Collaboration with three certification bodies makes incentives available to the workforce to encourage certification