33. French Canadians "can't speak" and other language myths (w/ Dr. Michèle Minor-Corriveau)

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Dr. Michèle Minor-Corriveau (she/her) is a speech-language pathologist and professor, specializing in written language. Michèle busts some myths about language! We talk code-switching, children ruining the language, and how to make classrooms more accessible to ALL kids, regardless of ability. 

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Check out the detailed Wet’suwet’en Supporter Toolkit 2020!

Why we do a land acknowledgement:

  • Land acknowledgments at Canadian universities and colleges Land acknowledgments in Ontario
  • A Guide to Land Acknowledgments by The Native Governance Centre
  • Indigenous Land Acknowledgements, Explained by Delilah Friedler (Teen Vogue)

Supporting Indigenous folks (General Resources)

  • An interactive map of territories, languages, and treaties (Native-Land.ca)
  • Beyond territorial acknowledgments
  • Indigenous Ally Toolkit

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Accessibility Resources

  • Creating an Accessible Classroom
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 
  • 10 Tips for Making your Classroom More Accessible
  • Classroom Accessibility for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • How Teachers Can Make Their Classrooms More Accessible for Students with Disabilities

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