Teaching Where You Are: Weaving Indigenous and Slow Principles and Pedagogies

Lorrie Miller, an instructor at UBC specializing in textile art and Indigenous education, and Shannon Leddy, an art education associate professor at UBC focused on decolonization, explore the richness of Indigenous pedagogies. They discuss the importance of respectful communication and community engagement in education. The conversation highlights storytelling, slow pedagogy, and the transformative potential of learning through relationships. They advocate for integrating Indigenous wisdom and holistic self-care in teaching to create inclusive, meaningful educational experiences.