Glossary C Change Paradigm An approach to creating change that asks us to think about where we are now, where we want to be in the future, and what tools or resources we need to get there. Clan Traditional First Nations systems of organization and governance within nations and families, usually named after various elements […]
Glossary C Culturally Appropiate Ensuring that events and activities reflect diversity and include cultural beliefs, practices and ways of being of the individuals, families and communities being served. E Emotional Development This correlates to one aspect of the medicine wheel that encourages people to take the time to explore the self and one’s relationship with […]
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Glossary (Saskatchewan) Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) The Office of the Treaty Commissioner, started in 1989 by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians and the Government of Canada, was created to guide both parties through their differing view on Treaties, by giving recommendations for Treaty land entitlement and education, including the creation of the Saskatchewan […]
Glossary A Assimilate The process of absorbing one cultural group into another. This can be pursued through harsh and extreme state policies, such as removing the children from their families and placing them in the homes or institutions of another culture. Forcing people to assimilate through legislation is cultural genocide – the intent is to […]
References Battiste, Marie Ann & Barman, Jean. 1995. First Nations Education in Canada: The Circle Unfolds. UBC Press. https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/DAM/DAM-INTER-BC/STAGING/texte-text/fnct_e_1100100021861_eng.pdf https://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100021860/1100100021862 https://www.nwac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/CHRA-A-Toolkit-for-Developing-Community-Based-Dispute-Resolution-Processes-in-First-Nations-Communities.pdf Restoring Indigenous Spirituality in the Environment (RISE) Toolkit – Native Women’s Association of Canada Image Sources pg.11 Community Engagement © Three Things Consulting pg.12 Sample Community Agenda © Three Things Consulting […]
