Event Overview

Join the Global GEG for "Preserving Narrative and Place: Mapping Indigenous Knowledge and Local Context," a session dedicated to centering local heritage and traditional knowledge systems through modern digital tools. We will explore how primary and secondary classrooms can weave indigenous histories, oral narratives, and community contexts into daily learning without altering local authenticity. Learn how to use the Google ecosystem to scaffold student-led storytelling, moving away from standardized curriculum templates toward culturally responsive preservation. Discover how to replace generic spatial projects with deeply localized mapping that turns traditional wisdom into a focal point for modern digital literacy. This session provides a practical, inclusive blueprint for honoring ancient perspectives using collaborative frameworks.

Guest

Rachel Duckworth
Rachel’s first year teaching was way back in the 1900’s. Things have come a long way since then. She’s been lucky enough to teach all over Aotearoa, New Zealand, with a couple of years in London thrown in. Rachel is one of three GEG Aotearoa Leaders, and has been a Google Trainer since 2017 and an Innovator since 2019. Her innovator project centred around indigenous education and helping disconnected young Māori students to their culture.