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Research Article

An ecosystem of knowledge: relationality as a framework for teachers to infuse Indigenous perspectives in curriculum

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Pages 175-192 | Received 11 Mar 2022, Accepted 09 Nov 2023, Published online: 16 Feb 2024

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