Strengthening the Circle Aboriginal Professionals Conference
Friday, March 6, 2015 - 13:00 - 14:30
Newlands Golf and Country Club, Langley, BC.
Siya:ye Yoyes is a networking group of Aboriginal educators from school districts from Delta to Fraser-Cascade. The group held the "Strengthening the Circle Aboriginal Professionals Conference" on Friday, 6 March, and Saturday, 7 March, 2015, at Newlands Golf and Country Club, Langley, BC.
Veselin Jungic and Janelle Dobson-Kocsis presentation was titled "Math Catcher Outreach program" with the following abstract: The Math Catcher project combines brief animated films, picture books and activities that incorporate Aboriginal perspectives to introduce math topics in a culturally relevant manner. Participants will learn about this project and how it promotes mathematics among K-12 students.