Mission Statement: The Métis tribe has many goals and aspirations within their mission. These include promoting and instilling pride in the history and culture of the Métis people, educating members with respect to their legal, political, social and other rights, promoting the participation and representation of the Métis people in key political and economic bodies and organizations, promoting political, legal, social and economic interests and rights of its members, and providing responsible and accountable governance on behalf of the Manitoba Métis community using the constitutional authorities delegated by its members.…
Keung, N. (2010, May 2). Improve aboriginal health through oral history. Toronto Star. Retrieved from http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2010/05/02/improve aboriginal-health-through-oral-history.html…
Executive Summary Acknowledgements 1. Research Problem 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Background 1.4 Metis Education Indigenous Methodology 2.1 Procedures 2.1.1 Metis Student Informing 2.1.2 Metis Survey Questionnaires 2.1.3 Metis Talking Circles 2.2 Dissemination of Results 2.3 Research Design 2.4 Data Collection Instruments 2.5 Storage of Data Procedures 2.6 Data Analysis and Evaluation Results 3.1 Formal Vision and Objectives 3.2 Population and Forecasts 3.3 Metis Student Needs and Expectations 3.4 Solutions 3.5 Recommendation of Successful Model Conclusions…
The Ojibway tribe is one of most well known Native American tribes. It is known as a variation of names, each variation more commonly used depending on the location of the Ojibway 's. Chippewa is a variation of the tribe name most often used is the United States, whereas Ojibway is more common in Canada. They reason they are so widely know is due to the fact that they were the third largest American Indian group in the U.S., with a estimated population of 104,000 people. Their location was spread out mostly from the U.S., including Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, and North Dakota, to Southern Canada, including Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. [1] [a]…
In Kiss of The Fur Queen by Tomson Highway and Lightfinder by Aaron Paquette, storytelling by elders to a younger generation is shown to be a significant part of Indigenous culture and life. In both these novels storytelling portrays the lack of knowledge the younger generation have of their history, and how in some instances it can be an outcome of western influence. In Kiss of the Fur Queen, the Okimasis brothers Jeremiah and Gabriel are misinformed of the history of their village, and Aisling in Lightfinder has no knowledge of her family history. Jeremiah and Gabriel encounter Amanda’s grandmother Anne-Adele Ghostrider who informs them of the authentic story. Similarly, Aisling’s grandmother Kokum teaches her of the powers and history in…
Battiste. M. (2002) Indigenous Knowledge and Pedagogy in First Nations Education A Literature Review with Recommendations, prepared for the national working group on Education and the Minister of Indian Affairs Indian and Northern Affairs Canada ( INAC), Ottawa, On.…
Indigenous storytelling can be understood as a way of both resisting and amending the dominant colonial histories that inform the subaltern position of Indigenous people within Canada, alongside a means of reclaiming identity and sovereignty within a globalized neoliberal political economy. These practices are narratives of resistance, which symbolize the cultural, political and intellectual struggles of the Indigenous people in Canada, subsequently redefining their position within society. By examining the story of the naming of Canada told by the Kanien’kehaka people of the Haudensosaunee nation, we can see how the collective values of the group are conveyed and how the development of an ethic group boundary as defined by Fredrick Barthes…
Canadian Folklore is traditional material passed down through generations either as oral literature or “by custom and practice.” It includes jokes, legends, proverbs, rhymes, superstitions and practices such as food and craft-making. Legends are most heavily concentrated in Canadian Folklore. Folklore…
Indians do not like to express 'no,' whether it being emphasized verbally or non- verbally. Starring is not considered rude but a sign of curiosity. When greeting someone a simple bow with hands together is considered respectful. A head shake means yes while a nod means no. The left hand is considered the ‘unclean hand,’ accepting items and eating with the left hand is considered offensive. The use of pointing is frowned upon and is considered a rude…
The interconnectedness of all things, the importance of family, and the power of stories each showcase unique indigenous cultural beliefs. While society is changing, there are still many ways for indigenous people to continue these beliefs. The rise of social media and technology provide a new outlet to preserve stories in modern society. Youth have taken to outlets such as Youtube to share their indigenous stories with the world. Young people can maintain a strong commitment to their family by spending time with them, particularly extended family. Child welfare services should continue working to keep children with members of their own family. Traditional beliefs like relationship can be strengthened in young people through mentorship with local elders and community programs for those who live off reserve. If youth don’t continue to learn about their heritage, thousands of years of valuable knowledge and traditions would be lost. This knowledge of heritage plays a strong role in the cultural identity of indigenous people because it provides a sense of belonging to their community, and a connection to the people and struggles that have come before them. The Aboriginal Ways of Knowing give important insight into balancing life, and this is a lesson that everyone can learn…
The Iroquois myth, “The World on the Turtle’s Back,” is a piece that has been passed down from one generation to the next since 1800. It introduces a story of the world; good and bad, male and female roles, a great god, the solar system, growth, etc. This text not only challenges stereotypical views of gender roles, but it also introduces a different perspective on superiority. As the male population is classically seen as dominant, fearless, and powerful souls; while the female population is seen to be gentle, nurturing, loving souls, this piece smoothly diffuses those ideas.…
The First Nation people have a proud and long history that combines rich culture and spiritual traditions. For a century, from the 1880s until 1980s more than 100,000 First Nations children in Canada attended residential schools. The placement of residential schools for the First Nations children has led to serious amount of damage. At the schools, they were banned to practice their beliefs, culture and speak their language. The children suffered from emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Due to these events the First Nations in Canada suffered a significant loss of their culture and traditions, and suffered a negative affect in their future.…
King, Thomas. The Truth About Stories: A Native Narrative. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota, 2005. Print.…
Long before Europeans came to North America, aboriginal people had a highly developed system of education. There was a great deal for aboriginal children to learn before they could survive on their own. Aboriginal elders and parents passed on not only survival skills to their children, but their history, artistic ability, music, language, moral and religious values.…
Their economies, land ownership and livelihood were negatively impacted by Europeans coming to Kansas. Thousands of years ago the Native Americans crossed the land-bridge. Then the Native Americans spit-up and settled and created the culture areas. Depending on the environments the Native Americans had different basic needs to survive such as clothing, food, and shelter.…