Testimonials
“It’s a pleasure to offer a letter of support for Joanna Jesmer’s work. The Upper Canada District School Board strives to provide engaging learning experiences for our students which reflect authentic Indigenous voices. This is a direct response to TRC call to action 63.
The opportunity for our staff and students to learn Indigenous history and culture with Joanna Jesmer, as she shares with us her own journey. Joanna is on our board vetted list of Cultural Advisors available for our schools. Schools can [purchase her Indigenous history lesson plans on website forgetmenotlesson.com].
We are committed to providing access to authentic Indigenous voices. Joanna’s presentations [ teach teachers how to use the Indigenous history lesson plans] will support us in strengthening our Indigenous based programming and support the implementation of the new 2019 Ontario Curriculum – Grades 9 to 12 – First Nations, Metis, and Inuit /studies as well as the revised 2018 grade 7 and 8 History and grade 10 World Studies curriculum.”
The opportunity for our staff and students to learn Indigenous history and culture with Joanna Jesmer, as she shares with us her own journey. Joanna is on our board vetted list of Cultural Advisors available for our schools. Schools can [purchase her Indigenous history lesson plans on website forgetmenotlesson.com].
We are committed to providing access to authentic Indigenous voices. Joanna’s presentations [ teach teachers how to use the Indigenous history lesson plans] will support us in strengthening our Indigenous based programming and support the implementation of the new 2019 Ontario Curriculum – Grades 9 to 12 – First Nations, Metis, and Inuit /studies as well as the revised 2018 grade 7 and 8 History and grade 10 World Studies curriculum.”
Gail Brant-Terry
K-12 Principal Teaching and Learning Indigenous Education
Upper Canada District School Board
Upper Canada District School Board
“Hi Joanna,
My name is Gary George, the lead editor of Our Canada and More magazines. I’m pleased to inform you that we intend to publish your story – Forget Me Not – [The story that the Indigenous History lesson plans stem from]. Thank you for your moving and insightful submission, one I’m sure our readers will appreciate.”
My name is Gary George, the lead editor of Our Canada and More magazines. I’m pleased to inform you that we intend to publish your story – Forget Me Not – [The story that the Indigenous History lesson plans stem from]. Thank you for your moving and insightful submission, one I’m sure our readers will appreciate.”
Gary George
Lead Editor of Our Canada and More magazines