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The science classroom requires a fundamental change in its structure. There needs to be an increased focus on defining and examining Indigenous knowledge, on incorporating activities that meet relational needs by using traditional Indigenous ways of knowing, and on the appropriate synthesis of multiple cultural views within the Western science curriculum.  \nThe scientific method can be an incredibly enjoyable endeavour, being hands-on while also providing structure. My six-year old son loves working with me on different science experiments. He enjoys experiencing how things work, classifying and quantifying, and the structure provided by the scientific method. However, the formal science classroom has not really changed much since I became involved in education in the mid-eighties. While in some urban areas this maybe satisfactory, in the predominantly Métis school where I work, learning is hindered because science education needs to change. The curriculum should be less focused on formal classification systems and more focused on students’ experiences and fostering a sense of belonging. To begin meeting the needs of Indigenous learners, one must understand their perspective and how to meet their needs within those experiences. Finally, the science classroom can be enhanced by embedding and balancing Indigenous practices with Western science knowledge. My son may be thriving in a very structured science environment, but I am no longer sure that it is the best way to learn or to teach science in all situations.  \nProblems in the Science Classroom  \nImagine that within every effective school there is a community that fosters the diversity and well-being of each individual. Within these schools, the administrator invites partnerships with the community, parents support their children by helping them to reach their goal, educators welcome students while providing an environment free from discrimination, and all students arrive with an eagerness to learn and cooperate with each other. While I believe that many schools are attaining most, if not all, of these positive characteristics, there are schools that are having difficulty sustaining these characteristics. These schools are unable to provide diverse students with meaningful relationship because trust is hindered due to the lack of meeting the needs of Indigenous students, caused in part by cultural barriers and lack of knowledge of many educators. The current philosophies within the Western science classroom do not provide support or equal opportunities for every learner, because there is little to no connection with different cultural views. The school is not effective and fails its students.  \nI learned early in my career that building relationships and fostering students’ sense of belonging is vital to be a successful teacher. However, it is becoming clear to me that there are characteristics that shape relationships into something deemed professional, and restricts conversations that focus more on curriculum than on the individual (Brendtro, Brokenleg, & Bockern, 2002) . My way of thinking centres on my experiences, how I grew up, and what I was taught throughout my education. I had always felt safe in my environment, having been given many privileges that, on occasion, I take for granted. Safety, I now know, should be the foundation for building community and fostering relationships. The sense of belonging for many of my Indigenous students is not being fulfilled because safety is lacking in their home lives.  \nSafety is more than just being free of experiences that can harm a student physically; it emotionally connects them, implores them to trust another person, and is necessary for students to have positive relationships (Brokenleg, 2016) . 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