Indigenous literacies: "white fella engagements"

This paper considers the sense of epistemic isolation that "white" teachers do and can experience and acknowledges the value of Indigenous life and Indigenous epistemologies. The paper identifies how it is important that teacher education programs in remote and Indigenous settings create opportunities for preservice teachers to undertake authentic practicum experiences. The discussion also illustrates the impact that preservice teacher education programs can have on teacher employment and retention in Indigenous settings. The paper finally asserts the quality of the experience for both preservice teachers and Indigenous participants. © Common Ground, Tarquam J. McKenna, Marcelle Cacciattolo, Lawrence Mahon.