6th Aboriginal Math K-12 Symposium

Please join us for the 6th Aboriginal Math K-12 Symposium at the First Nations Longhouse, UBC on May 12, 2016. This symposium is an opportunity for teachers, administrators, Ministry representatives, community members, and academics to connect, explore, imagine and share new ideas, resources and research on Aboriginal mathematics education from kindergarten to Grade 12. Together we hope to:
• Learn about new research in mathematics and Aboriginal education
• Discuss and share approaches, research and educational projects for improving Aboriginal math education
• Develop community connections to facilitate and support improving Aboriginal math education

Program Description
During the day we will work on activities that involve the connections of mathematics, students, and community. Participants will have opportunities to do mathematics, explore cultural connections, network with others, share stories, and discuss and share their research and teaching strategies with each other.

Agenda: 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
8:30 – 9:00 am Pick up registration material. Coffee/Tea available. Meet & Greet.
9:00 – 9:15 am Welcoming Remarks and Story
9:15 – 9:45 am Math Activity with Shawn Desaulniers
9:45 – 10:45 am Weaving Aboriginal Ways of Knowing and Ethnomathematics with Carolyn Roberts (20 minute presentation followed by 20-30 min discussion)
10:45 – 11:00 am Refreshment Break
11:00 – 12:00 am When Math Meets Weaving with Karla Gamble, Matthew Houghland, Daryl Goeson and Maria Nicolidakis
(20 minute presentation followed by 20-30 min discussion)
12:00 – 12:45 pm. Lunch is provided
12:45 – 1:45 pm Doing Mathematics While Building Community with Lori Bernard
(20 minute presentation followed by 20-30 min discussion)
1:45 – 2:45 pm Math and Drum Making with Don Bowser, Katrina Melan, and Rob Wielgoz
(20 minute presentation followed by 20-30 min discussion)
2:45 – 3:00 pm Wrap-up Discussion, Door Prizes.

For questions, please contact our Symposium Graduate Assistant: kwesi.yaro@alumni.ubc.ca
Registration closes May 9, 2016. Registration fees: $30: http://tinyurl.com/6thAboriginalMathSymposium