Instructions
NBE3U Culminating Activity: Creating Constellations


The objective of this assignment is to present and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from your favorite teachers; the writers, artists, activists and knowledge keepers from whom you have learned this semester. You will create a constellation of the brightest stars in your learning.


By creating your own constellations of quotes and teachings, plus information on the teachers, you will showcase your understanding of Indigenous literatures and demonstrate your ability to connect and synthesize different ideas and concepts.


Instructions:

Read the attached article and listen to the following SciFri podcast to begin: Relearning The Star Stories Of Indigenous Peoples 


Research and Reflection:


Reflect on the course material and identify your favorite quotes, lines, statements and the like from various teachers and knowledge keepers. Reread your favourite stories, rewatch videos and study the artists presented. Consider including those you know outside of the course to share this wisdom in a constellation of your creation.  



Consider the impact these quotes have had on your understanding of Indigenous Literatures, why these matter and how they resonate with you.


Constellation Creation:

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Select a minimum of three quotes from three to five different teachers. These quotes can cover a range of topics and perspectives, and you should cluster them around ideas, concepts and understandings.
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Design a visual representation of a constellation or shape that has meaning to you, using the quotes as "stars" or points and connect them with lines or other visual elements.
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Each quote should be accompanied by the name of the teacher or knowledge keeper who wrote or said it, their nation and any needed biographical information, as well as a brief explanation of why it is meaningful to you.
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Do not appropriate Indigenous images and shapes. Create your own or choose ones that have meaning to you. 

Poster, Video or Slide Deck Design:

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Create a visual layout using either physical materials (such as paper, markers, and glue) or digital tools (such as graphic design software, Prezi or online poster makers).
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Ensure that your personal constellation and quotes are visually appealing and well-organized.
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Include a title for your poster and your name as the creator.

Reflective Response:

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Write a short reflective paragraph explaining your thought process behind the constellation design, that identifies significant teachers and learnings from the semester. Share this orally in a recording that you submit using the Brightspace software of 3 minutes max. 
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Describe how each quote relates to your understanding of the course material and how they collectively form a constellation of knowledge.
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Discuss any patterns, ways of knowing or connections you discovered among the quotes and how they have influenced your perspective.
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Make connections to themes and ideas, The 4 R’s of Indigenous Education, any StoryWORK Principles, Indigenous Survivance and Brilliance, and how we can live in better relation with Indigenous people. 

Submit the following:

Constellation poster 

Reflection 
Complete the following pre-submission steps before you submit your assignment.

I have reviewed the rubric.
I have reviewed the sample student work. 
I have proofread my work and corrected any errors.

I have ensured that all questions are complete in my assignment and I have saved my file(s).

I have ensured that all files required for this assessment are included in my submission.

I have double-checked that the files attached are complete before submitting.

Once you completed the above steps, select ‘submit’ for your assignment to be assessed.