Calgary Board of Education - connecting to spirit
Illustrations
The Calgary Board of Education reached out to commission illustrations that would resonate with their Indigenous learners for their Connecting to Spirit Framework. The Framework was Initially developed at Niitsitapi Learning Centre to address the need for a regulation framework that is culturally responsive in supporting their Indigenous learners. The framework centres on interconnectedness and reflects deeper consideration of community, culture and above all, connecting to one’s spirit.
There is an understanding that in order for students to learn, they need to feel safe and regulated. To support child development, the Connecting to Spirit Framework considers the holistic aspects of one's self, including the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental.
