Learning Opportunities

Holly Brandsma, is a pround Métis woman, Educator, mother and wife connected to the historical community of mânitow sâkahikanihk - Lac Ste Anne and resides in amiskwaciy-wâskahikan - Edmonton. Holly has facilitated learning in various capacities such as consulting, as a curriculum coordinator and has taught from K-12 for over 20 years. Holly is reclaiming language and cultural ways of knowing and being and loving being on the land. Holly is currently completing her Masters of Indigenous Land Based Education and is passionate and committed to advancing Métis education as a Métis Education and Learning Initiatives Consultant with Rupertsland Centre for Teaching and Learning

Joel is a proud Métis man and a passionate educator since 2015. Joel has served as a learning support facilitator, administrator and Divisional Supervisor, while also fostering countless land-based educational opportunities during this time and continues to foster these experiences across Canada. He credits his educational approach to his family's values and teachings handed down to him.