Physical Health Education Saskatchewan is a professional growth network (PGN) of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) that is, in part, funded by the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA). We recognize the unique opportunity we have as an organization to reach many educators in the province.
PHE Saskatchewan would like to recognize that we are guests on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 territories situated across the land known as Saskatchewan. These lands were, and continue to be, the home of the Cree, Denesułįné, Saulteaux, Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda, and the homeland of the Métis.
PHE Saskatchewan recognizes and honours the truths that have emerged from the role the 22 recognized residential, and 91 recognized day schools have played in the lives of Indigenous peoples of this province.
As a physical and health education organization we acknowledge the harm, historical and contemporary, health policies and initiatives have caused among the Indigenous communities within Saskatchewan and Canada. We recognize the role we, as an organization, have in addressing the inequities of the past as well as creating a path forward through positive health and physical education practices.
Reconciliation within education must occur. PHE Saskatchewan will have the courage to ensure that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action are actualized within our organization. We courageously commit to the following:
We will connect with and honor the Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and Old Ones that are local to the communities we work in.
We will provide professional development that encourages educators to teach and honour local Indigenous knowledge by making lessons reflective of Indigenous ways of knowing and being.
We will entrust the feedback of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Old Ones to ensure that Indigenous world views and ways of knowing are incorporated into all the organization’s activities.
We will entrust the feedback of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Old Ones to ensure that Indigenous world views and ways of knowing are incorporated into all the organization’s activities.
We will be an ally in the moment.
We will give space for Indigenous physical and health educators to engage within our organization.
We will make sure our practices as an organization align with our values of justice, reconciliation, safety, accessibility, equity, and inclusivity.
We will prioritize supporting local Indigenous businesses and artists.
We will encourage educators to provide wholistic learning experiences for students that are grounded in positive and engaging relationships between teachers, students, families, communities and the land.
Questions? Email us at info@phesask.ca
Physical and Health Education Saskatchewan receives financial assistance from the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association, thanks to the Saskatchewan Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport, Culture and Recreation.