A holistic approach keeps the child at its centre (not the subject, materials, content, etc.,). 

A Holistic Approach ...

honours the gifts of each child.

includes Indigenous worldviews in schools.

encourages experiences from Indigenous and Western knowledge and ceremonies, unique to each community.

provides a balance of physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual approaches.

recognizes that learning is lifelong and is experienced at home, on the land, and in school.

ensures each child is nurtured and supported by a group of parents and caregivers, educators, Elders, and the community.

First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Module

Trunk of the Tree

Images by Canadian Council on learning (CCL) First Nations Holistic Lifelong Learning Model (CCL, 2007, p. 19)