Tahza
Cardinal
Tahza
Cardinal
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PEACEMAKER
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Tahza Cardinal ✶ PEACEMAKER MEDIA ✶
Biography
Tahza Cardinal is a member of Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory and spent his teenage years helping his mother create learning materials for her Cree language classes. Tahza has worked with the High Prairie School Division as an Indigenous Success Coach, focusing primarily on coaching teachers to infuse Indigenous content into their classroom and providing professional development in the area of foundational Indigenous knowledge and culturally-responsive teaching. He now works as a Tipi builder with his mother’s company, Kamahmakos, and continues to assist school divisions in weaving Indigenous content into their schools and curriculum.
Tahza Cardinal est membre attitré de Saddle Lake Cree Nation dans le territoire de Traité #6 et a passé son adolescence en aidant sa mère dans la création et la présentation du contenu de ses classes de Cri. Tahza a également travaillé pour le Conseil Scolaire de High Prairie en tant que Indigenous Success Coach, avec comme but principal le soutien des enseignants voulant introduire plus de contenu indigène dans leur salles de classe. Il a également fait des présentations aux enseignants afin de leur démontrer de différentes façons d'incorporer les enseignements de base des diverses cultures autochtones et comment être plus sensible par rapport aux pratiques traditionelles indigénes. Il travaille maintenant comme constructeur de tipis au sein de l'entreprise de sa mère, Kamahmakos, et continue à aider différents conseils scolaires à introduire et maintenir une appréciation des concepts et pratiques des premiers peuples dans l'application des programmes d'études.
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Presentations
Tahza is an engaging, experienced public speaker. These 45 - 90 minute presentations are designed for large audiences on topics related to reconciliation, social justice and inclusion.
Available in English and French
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Professional Learning
Tahza’s professional learning sessions support teachers in developing the knowledge, expertise and confidence needed to apply foundational knowledge for the benefit of all students.
Available in English and French
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Classroom Workshops
Tahza can help your students gain a deeper appreciation for Indigenous cultures, perspectives and current contexts in either English or French.
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Art Installations
Tahza can work with your school community to co-create vibrant displays that will demonstrate your school’s commitment to reconciliation in Canada.
