Indigenous Education

Our services are designed to integrate Indigenous cultural, environmental, and historical learning into your curriculum, reflecting the values of food sovereignty, land-based education, and community building. We provide a range of workshops, consulting services, and specialized programming aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of Indigenous history, treaties, and cultural practices, in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action.

Enrich your classroom, school, or community group with a presentation or workshop on Indigenous culture, language, worldviews, and beliefs. All programs are designed using the Ontario Curriculum for students in grades 1-12 and adult education, combined with Traditional Indigenous Knowledge.

Sha'tekayen:ton has been in Indigenous education for 15 years, with a Diploma in Kanyen'keha from Trent University and currently enrolled in the Indigenous Teacher Education Program through Queen's University. Also currently teaching language and culture at Ohahase Education Centre, co-founder of the One Dish Project, Kenhte:ke Paranormal Society, and Two Row Coffee & Tea Company.

All programs are delivered by Sha'tekayen:ton (Turtle Clan) and his wife Renee (Wolf Clan), One Dish Project Co-Founder and operator of the donation page. Each workshop includes a visual/physical art project and/or wampum stringing.

Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness Training

For Teachers, Staff, and Administrators

Objective: This program helps educators understand Indigenous history, culture, and treaties, with a specific focus on the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, fostering shared responsibility, peace, and respect for the land.

Content: The workshop will explore Indigenous governance, treaties, land stewardship, and the impacts of colonization, with the goal of promoting reconciliation and inclusivity in the classroom.

Format: Interactive training sessions, which can be offered in-person or virtually.

Duration: Half-day or full-day workshops.

Consulting for Curriculum Development on Indigenous History and Treaties
For School Boards and Individual Schools

Objective: To assist schools in integrating Indigenous perspectives, particularly focused on Treaties and Indigenous relationships to the land, into existing curriculum.

Content: Our consulting services will focus on the Dish with One Spoon Treaty and other important treaties, helping to design educational content that teaches students about shared land responsibilities, peace, and respect.

Format: Ongoing support, including in-person consultations, virtual meetings, and resource development

Duration: Tailored to meet the needs of the school or board, can be short-term or long-term.

Indigenous Language and Cultural Programming
For Students and Educators

Objective: To foster a deeper connection to Indigenous languages and cultural practices through interactive and engaging programming.

Content: Our language programs emphasize the significance of Mohawk and other Indigenous languages in land stewardship, creation stories, and sovereignty. Workshops include storytelling as a tool for preserving culture and history.

Format: In-class or virtual sessions for students, as well as professional development for educators.

Duration: Flexible scheduling options, from individual sessions to multi-week programs.

Land-Based and Historical Educational Programs
For Students (K-12) and Educators

Objective: To combine Indigenous history with land-based education, fostering a hands-on learning experience.

Content: These workshops will immerse students and educators in Indigenous historical teachings related to treaties, sustainable practices, and community care. Sessions include land stewardship activities, traditional ecological knowledge, and how cultural stories shape sustainable land practices.

Format: In-person, experiential learning programs that take place outdoors or on school grounds.

Duration: Half-day, full-day, or multi-day workshops

Cost Overview

Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness Training
Cost: $1,000 - $1,500 per half-day session (dependent on group size)

Consulting for Curriculum Development
Cost: $100/hour for consulting services, project-based pricing for long-term engagements (negotiable based on scope).

Indigenous Language and Cultural Programming
Cost: $750 per session for students (1-2 hours)
Educator Training: $1,200 per session

Land-Based and Historical Educational Programs
Cost: $1,200 - $2,000 per session (dependent on group size and program length)

Workshops on Indigenous History and Stories
Cost: $500 - $750 per session (1-2 hours)

Community and School-Based Food Sovereignty Programs
Cost: $2,000 per full-day workshop or $5,000 for a seasonal program.

The One Dish Project is uniquely positioned to offer high-quality Indigenous education services that align with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and Ontario’s educational priorities. We aim to foster deeper cultural awareness, integrate Indigenous perspectives into the curriculum, and build lasting relationships based on shared knowledge and reconciliation.

Workshops on Indigenous History, Colonization, and Reconciliation
For Students and Staff

Objective: To provide a comprehensive understanding of Indigenous history, focusing on the impacts of colonization, residential schools, and the role of treaties.

Content: The workshop will cover key historical moments, the importance of Indigenous governance, and the path to reconciliation. A major component of the session is the importance of storytelling as a method for preserving language, history, and cultural values.

Format: Classroom presentations and hands-on activities for students, as well as professional development for staff.

Duration: Two-hour sessions, with options for extended programs.

Community and School-Based Food Sovereignty Programs
For Students, Educators, and Community Groups

Objective: To educate students and educators about Indigenous food sovereignty and Treaty-based resource sharing through hands-on gardening and farming workshops.

Content: Participants will engage in gardening and land stewardship activities while learning about Indigenous histories, the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, and principles of sustainability.

Format: Outdoor, hands-on workshops with practical and theoretical components. These workshops also address issues such as food insecurity and the role of agriculture in community building.

Duration: Half-day, full-day, or seasonal programs depending on the needs of the school.

Delivery Method:

Workshops, training, and programming can be delivered both in-person and virtually, depending on your needs and preferences. For land-based and outdoor programs, we will work with local schools and groups to find suitable spaces. Each program will be adapted to meet the specific requirements of the school boards, individual schools, and community groups, ensuring flexibility in delivery to fit within school schedules, professional development and other training days.

Customization Options

The One Dish Project will work closely with school administrators, teachers, and district staff to tailor programming based on the grade levels, learning outcomes, and specific curriculum goals of your schools.

Get in Touch

To for any inquiries or to book a workshop or speaking event, please contact andrewbrant7@gmail.com

Any workshops or presentations run half and full days and need to be booked at least two weeks before the event.