INDIGENOUS 10.24.18 Flashcards
1
Q
human nature
A
- inherently GOOD
- born SPIRITUAL
- relationship with the world
- interconnected practical relations
- NATURAL EQUALITY
2
Q
nature of relations
society
A
- collective interests
- community is life
- liberty and freedom
- no natural hierarchy
- people related to natural world and spiritual realm
3
Q
nation-state
A
- protect human/earth relations for health adn well-being
- collective will of citizens
- equality and justice
- equal distribution
- justice not penalizing
- restoring harmony and balance
4
Q
social beliefs
A
- collective good is predominant
- celebrated in relation to her/his ability
- gifts –> to be celebrated and nurtured
- fluidity of relations
- collective responsibility
5
Q
economic beliefs
A
- reject current economic relations
- alternative social democratic market economy
- elimination of capitalism
- purpose of economic institutions to maintain the health and wellbeing of community
6
Q
political beliefs
A
- reject current political relations
- principles based on traditional clan-based system
- people lead because they have SKILLS and can meet the needs of collective
7
Q
social problems
A
- not stemming from individual failure
- result of colonialism, racism, and oppression
- solution: interrogation of the conditions which created marginalization and oppression for Aboriginal people
8
Q
social welfare
A
- indigenous institutions reconstructed and Euro-Canadian institutions deconstructed
- policies would address reasons for need
- approaches to address STRUCTURAL or societal issues
