The Indigenous Knowledge Implementation Packsack: A Handbook for Embedding Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Your Teaching is a guide that provides valuable guidance for postsecondary instructors aiming to bring Indigenous Knowledges into their classrooms. This handbook builds upon a previous resource, An Indigenous Knowledge Mobilization Packsack: Utilizing Indigenous Learning Outcomes to Promote and Assess Critical Thinking and Global Citizenship, which provided guidance for institutions looking to implement Indigenous learning outcomes.
Before delving into strategies for incorporating Indigenous Knowledges into the classroom, this handbook addresses common concerns and questions instructors may have when engaging with an Indigenous Knowledge Environment. The guide encourages instructors to choose an approach that aligns with their teaching style and expertise and to refer to the relevant guide to support their practice.