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Shaping Saskatchewan: Garrick Schmidt
In Shaping Saskatchewan, Garrick Schmidt sits down with Global's Brandi Boxall to talk about how land-based learning is a way of life for Indigenous people and the importance of the teachings.
Land-based teaching feels like home
Raised in Indian Head, Garrick Schmidt (BEd ’20) spent his summers and spare time “out on the land” in the Qu’Appelle Valley at Katepwa and Lebret where his Métis family members originated.
Running With the Land: The Life and Training of a Dog Musher
In the wild prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada, Garrick Schmidt has created a unique path in the world of dog mushing.
Sask. teacher keeping land-based learning alive online during pandemic
Garrick Schmidt has always valued learning from the land and teaching his students to do the same, but he wasn’t expecting to be sharing these lessons exclusively through a camera.
Educator brings dogsledding to southern Sask.
Barks, squeals and howls loudly fill the air as more than 20 dogs are carefully lifted out of a red kennel trailer and leashed to the sides of it.
Garrick Schmidt: SUNTEP Grad and Land-Based Teaching Icon
Garrick has become increasingly popular on the social media for his posts including videos on how he incorporates land-based teaching and learning into both his online and face to face lessons.
Outdoor education program gives First Nations youth...
Learning to ride dog sleds, hunt game and pick berries and medicine, students at White Bear First Nations are discovering the benefits of a land-based education.
Outdoor education takes centre stage in Elbow with the SWSD
Students and teachers in the Sun West School Division will soon be heading outdoors for a hands-on learning experience designed to build confidence, curiosity and practical skills through nature-based education.
Canadian Challenge mushers race in Saskatchewan...
The 10-dog, 322-kilometre qualifier in La Ronge was shortened this year amid weather concerns.
White Bear First Nation land-based educator is being recognized
Land-based learning is not a field trip for students but an opportunity to revitalize and incorporate Indigenous culture in school curriculums. This is the foundation that a land-based educator at White Bear Education Complex believes in.