New University College of the North Publication Highlights Indigenous Knowledge and Transformative Education

Empowering Indigenous Students in the Classroom and Beyond: A Collection of Essays by Instructors at the University College of the North brings together perspectives from University College of the North (UCN) faculty across disciplines, exploring how Indigenous and Northern values are incorporated into teaching. Edited by Dr. Ying Kong, Dr. Joseph Atoyebi, and Dr. Jennie Wastesicoot, the collection addresses relationship-building, community engagement, Indigenous ways of knowing alongside Western educational approaches, and practical strategies to support Indigenous student success in the classroom and in life. The book highlights how a post-secondary institution in the North can contribute to healing and empowerment in education.

The book is organized around the three foundational pillars of ē-mēskanākiyak kaskitamasuwinihk isi (creating pathways to success), as outlined in UCN’s Academic and Research Plan 2020-2025:

• Pillar 1: Kawi-ototemittuwin Kiskinohamakewinik mina Kiskinohmasiwinik ako Kiskinohamakan Soniya Natohcikwewin: Reconciliation in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
• Pillar 2: Kweskinakohewttaw kiskinwamakewin: Transformative Education
• Pillar 3: Kiskinohomakwewin mina kiskinawamakewin Natamakewin Ka ati isi nipwakayak: Academic and Scholarly Excellence

Book royalties will sponsor student research related to their studies at UCN.

Editors: Dr. Ying Kong, Dr. Joseph Atoyebi, and Dr. Jennie Wastesicoot

Book links: https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000533101562/Ying-Kong-Empowering-Indigenous-Students-in-the-Classroom-and-Beyond

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