Module 1: The Principles of Early Learning

First Peoples Principles of Learning

• Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors
• Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place)
• Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions
• Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities
• Learning recognizes the role of Indigenous knowledge
• Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story
• Learning involves patience and time
• Learning requires exploration of one’s identity
• Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission or in certain situations

For more information on the First Peoples Principles of Learning, go to the Resources page and explore

• First Peoples’ Principles of Learning - J. Chrona’s blog
• First Nations Education Steering Committee Poster