Gabrielle Fontaine
Air Date: July 22, 2022
Summary
Gabrielle Fontaine is a graduate of the Dene Teachers’ Education Program through the First Nations University of Canada. She is now a principal and teacher in Bear Creek at the Bear Creek School. She teaches kindergarten -grade 6 in a one-room school.
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HOST & PRODUCER
Holly Toulejour
Eric Standing
Episode Guest
Gabrielle Fontaine is a Teacher/Principal at the Bear Creek School, which is a one room class. She is a devoted mother and wife and is passionate about sharing the Dene language with her students. Her lived experience being raised of Dene parents who valued the language and family connections are what she brings into the classroom. She maintains a close connection with her students and families to ensure the best quality of education grounded in Dene cultural values.
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Holly Toulejour interviews her fifth and final guest on the value, benefits and current occupation for graduates of the Dene Teachers Education Program through the First Nations University of Canada.