b'INDIGENOUS EDUCATORSCRAFTING ANEW VISION By Andrew St. Germain2025 Indspire Laureate Edith Loring-Kuhanga dedicates her life to advancing Indigenous-controlled and culturally based educationI n a small two-roombe a teacher. I had an incrediblefound what would become her schoolhouse in Britishprimary teacher. And because Ilifes calling: the joy of helping Columbia, six-year-old Edithalways did so well, I was a teacherothers learn.Loring-Kuhanga used to stand atassistant at a very young age.the front of Ms. Lynns first-gradeHer teacher, Ms. Lynn, nurtured class, proudly dusting chalk fromThats where it all began: a stackthat spark. She was such a loving the blackboard. I always did wellof worksheets, a red pencil, and aand caring teacher, Loring-in school, she recalls with a smile.first grader who felt at home in theKuhanga says. She had a teddy I think I was probably in Grade 1classroom. In those small ritualsbear that was the classroom teddy when I realized that I wanted toof care and order, Loring-Kuhangabear, and the teddy bear had a 28indspiration2025'