with Métis Nation of Ontario

The Real Life Superhero Powley Day storybook is a powerful tool for supporting early literacy while introducing young children to the rich cultural history of the Métis in Ontario. Rooted in the story of Steve Powley, a real-life Ontario Métis hero, this resource offers an accessible entry point for learning about Métis identity, rights, and contributions through the lens of early childhood education.

This presentation is designed specifically for early learning and child care educators. It will include hands-on activities, provocations, and discussion prompts that can be easily adapted into your learning environment. In addition to exploring how to meaningfully introduce Powley Day, the session will provide foundational information on who the Métis are in Ontario, as well as practical guidance on cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation.

Participants will leave with tools and strategies to thoughtfully incorporate this book and the story of Steve Powley into their programming in a respectful and engaging way, nurturing cultural awareness, identity development, and literacy skills in young children.

Space is limited, each centre to attend will receive 1 free book set including A Real-Life Métis Superhero: The Powley Family board book, and A Real-Life Métis Superhero: Louis Riel board book, sponsored by Métis Nation of Ontario.

Please note: this session is open to Niagara Educators only due to limited number of book sets.