Children and their voices are centered in a traditional Hulq’umi’num’ village structure at MBNS. It is this practice that makes space for learner agency and risk taking; "Meet by the tires if you want to sign up to be in the dance exhibition."
Children and their voices are centered in a traditional Hulq’umi’num’ village structure at MBNS. It is this practice that makes space for learner agency and risk taking.
Weekly, the learners of MBNS gather at Q’Shintul Lelum- a place of ceremony- to bring forward ideas, noticings and wonderings rooted in their experiences. We problem solve, suggest solutions and listen in community. Soon after our return to learning from winter break, Atara takes up the opportunity to share her love of dance, and invites others to show off their moves in a ‘pronouncement’
“Meet by the tires if you want to sign up to be in the dance exhibition”
Many questions emerge. Is it a contest? Will there be judging? Do you have to do it by yourself? What about music? When? Can I de- sign if I change my mind after I say I want to? Who will come watch?
Atara works to field questions about her idea, and demonstrates a commitment to listening to questions and ideas deeply. The evidence of this is that she (and her team!!) make adjustments where needed so that the dance exhibition is as accessible as possible. Changing her mind (several times) about how the dance exhibition will look makes for a thoughtfully planned dance party.
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