Pedagogical Tools - Office of Indigenous Teaching, Learning, and Research

Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles
wa’ötši’gwa:to’ – “She dropped in for a short while” a 360 Cinematic Longhouse Experience
tsi tewateriweiastáhkwa – “A place where we learn” a VR Longhouse Experience
The Ānako Indigenous Research Institute

Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles

Designed as both a resource for instructors and learning tool for students to use in the classroom, the Bundles provide the necessary factual and theoretical basis for understanding Indigenous history and politics in Canada, while also prompting students to consider how this knowledge might be applied in their area of study. Most Bundles include a lesson from an Indigenous expert followed by an audio or video interview with an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper. Each Bundle, produced and delivered by Indigenous experts, is formatted as a Brightspace lesson, addressing issues and topics relevant to Indigenous peoples.

Find out more about the Collaborative Indigenous Learning Bundles.

wa’ötši’gwa:to’ – “She dropped in for a short while” a 360 Cinematic Longhouse Experience

This 360-degree cinematic Longhouse experience surrounds students with the sights and sounds of Seneca land. They are welcomed as visitors with a ceremony at the edge of the forest and then invited into the Longhouse village. It is a powerful and low-tech entry point into VR, which can serve as a valuable conversation starter for in-class discussions and assignments. Watch the trailer and imagine transporting your students to this engaging journey.

This experience can be used in multiple different disciplines and activities can be tailored to your classes. To use this experience, please book a consultation with the Experiential Learning Hub (ELH) team using the ELH: Consultation & Experience Studios Booking Form. If the form does not open, please clear your cache/cookies from your browser, try a new browser or try incognito mode. You can also connect with us via email at elh@carleton.ca.

For pedagogical and accessibility questions please email avpitlr@cunet.carleton.ca or MikaylaPaton@cunet.carleton.ca.

tsi tewateriweiastáhkwa – “A place where we learn” a VR Longhouse Experience

This 3D VR Longhouse experience offers students an immersive, interactive learning opportunity. Learners wander and learn within a virtual Haudenosaunee environment. Guided by the instructor, learners engage with natural and cultural elements in a Seneca Longhouse and surrounding landscape. By clicking on objects, they learn about Indigenous knowledge and language. Watch this short introductory video to learn more about the project and its teaching applications.

For pedagogical and accessibility questions please email avpitlr@cunet.carleton.ca or MikaylaPaton@cunet.carleton.ca.

The Ānako Indigenous Research Institute

The Ānako Indigenous Research Institute brings together researchers, students and Indigenous communities to foster dialogue and understanding of ethical, balanced and respectful research with Indigenous peoples and in Indigenous territories.

Research Services at the Ānako Indigenous Research Institute support researchers in their efforts to conduct meaningful and ethical research involving Indigenous participants and communities.

Research Officer Support Services include:

Providing advice on developing research proposals
Offering guidance on funding opportunities and grant applications
Assisting with compliance and ethical requirements
Coordinating research collaborations and partnerships
Supporting the planning and implementation of community engagement activities
Assisting with knowledge mobilization and dissemination strategies

Find out more about the Ānako Indigenous Research Institute. For questions, please reach out to Naomi Bird Manager, Administration and Research Services (Indigenous Initiatives).