Lisa Bourque
Lisa Bourque, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., is a First Nations Education Liaison with Anglophone East School District, collaborating with the North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council and First Nations Education Initiative Inc. She focuses on Education Support Services and Jordan’s Principle initiatives. Lisa also serves as a private consultant and published author with various universities across Canada.
Bridging Worlds in Response to Intervention: A Holistic Approach Using the Medicine Wheel
This presentation explores a culturally responsive approach to Response to Intervention (RTI) by integrating Two-Eyed Seeing Frameworks by using the medicine wheel. RTI is widely used by the mainstream to provide support to students struggling. However, conventional RTI often emphasizes standardized assessments and tiered interventions that may not align with the holistic, culturally grounded perspectives crucial for Indigenous learners. this model proposes a broader understanding of student needs, encompassing the four aspects of the medicine wheel. Two-Eyed Seeing, as introduced by Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, encourages using the strengths of both Western and Indigenous knowledge systems, ensuring balanced, equitable support.