An Indigenous Learning Opportunity running from October to May annually.
Each year – or Season – builds on the next…
Beginning at the end of October and running until the end of May, this course is offered in partnership with over 50 non-profit organizations. It serves to support participants in deepening their understanding of Indigenous knowledge and perspectives while strengthening connections with the local Land and supporting more respectful, reciprocal relationships.
This just a first step – a bridge in awareness and understanding to support local Indigenous learning opportunities.
Register by the end of October
Season 1
Foundations of Knowledge
October – May
This year of learning supports participants in deepening their foundation of knowledge of Indigenous culture, history and perspectives.
We invite you to begin this learning journey here…
Season 2
Learning from the Land
October – May
This year of learning aims to support you in strengthening your personal connections with, and understanding of, the local Land.
Prerequisite: We encourage you to complete Season 1 before undertaking this season (year) of learning
Season 3
Reciprocal Relationships
October – May
Prerequisite: We encourage you to complete Season 2 before undertaking this season (year) of learning
Season 4
Reflective Action
October – May
Prerequisite: We encourage you to complete Season 3 before undertaking this season (year) of learning
Just the Presentations
October – May
If you aren’t able to undertake the module-based learning that accompanies the 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning at this time, we invite you to join us for just the presentations.
1-year Extension
September, 2024 – August, 2025
Need more time?
If you registered for any of these Seasons of Indigenous Learning, but just didn’t have time to complete them, you can register for a 1-year extension to access your learning modules, along with the new presentations.
Email programs@outdoorlearning.com to request the extension link.
The Journey: October 24, 2024 – May 31, 2025
1.5 - 2 Hours of Learning Each Month: Includes 1 hour Virtual Presentation
Registrants in all 4 Seasons (years) will be able to access:
New self-paced learning released each season (October, January, March) for about 5 hours of total learning (plus opportunities for extending learning) available for 4 Seasons.
A 60 min virtual presentation offered each month (both live & recorded options) by an incredible group of Indigenous Leaders, Elders and Educators from across Turtle Island (North America).
$25 towards accessing excellent Indigenous Learning Resources offered in partnership with Indigenous authors, artists and partners.
A Certificate of Completion for the modules and a Certificate of Attendance for watching all of the presentations (live or recorded).
Connect with a Community of Educators from across Turtle Island who can learn, share and connect on this learning journey together.
2024-2025 Indigenous Presenters for Monthly Virtual Presentations
- Participants in all Seasons of Learning will be invited to come together for these Virtual Presentations
- These will be held monthly on Thursdays at 4pm Pacific Time / 7pm Eastern Time and will be, on average, 60 minutes in length
- These will be recorded and the recordings will be made available for all participants in the event you are unable to make them.
- We will offer a Certificate of Attendance (8 Learning Hours) for everyone who watches all 8 presentations (either live, or the recording).
Director of Indigenous Learning
Jenna Jasek is a certified teacher, former VP of Indigenous Learning and Equity for Rocky Mountain School District, and has been an Indigenous Advisor with us for several years, helping to launch The Outdoor Learning School & Store, and co-creating the 4 Seasons of Indigenous Learning initiative.
Jenna is on a learning expedition which involves her culture, traditional teachings, languages and Knowledge of nature. She believes Indigenous perspectives connect effortlessly with outdoor, hands-on and place-based learning. Her goal is to provide learners opportunities to explore, learn and immerse themselves in the outdoors and outdoor education alongside Indigenous Perspectives and Knowledge.
Jenna lives at the headwaters of the Columbia River which runs through and is the unceded territories of her ancestors, the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa people.