Lecture 10

Question 1

There are approximately _______ Indigenous peoples in the world, belonging to _____ different groups, in ____ countries worldwide

Answer 1

370 million; 5,000; 90

Question 2

Therefore, Indigenous knowledge should be viewed as complex knowledge systems that have developed

Answer 2

overtime by a particular people in a particular area that has been transmitted from generation to generation

Question 3

Indigenous knowledge is strongly linked to the natural world:

Answer 3

Indigenous languages, cultural practices, and oral traditions are intimately connected to the earth

Question 4

Although the definition of Indigenous knowledge is _________ to pin down

Answer 4

difficult

Question 5

Indigenous knowledge is considered:

Answer 5

Adaptive
Cumulative
Dynamic
Holistic
Humble
Intergenerational
Invaluable
Irreplaceable
Moral
Non-linear
Observant
Relative
Responsible
Spiritual
Unique
Valid

Question 6

An individual’s health, like many other aspects of a person, is interconnected

Answer 6

to the people, the land, and the world they live in.

Question 7

These connections, as seen in the image to the right, can be described as

Answer 7

5 circles extending away from any one person.

Question 8

Centre

Answer 8

5 circles extending away from any one person.

Question 9

Second Circle

Answer 9

Different aspects of health (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual)

Question 10

Third Circle

Answer 10

Overarching values that support wellness (respect, wisdom, responsibility, and relationships)

Question 11

Fourth Circle

Answer 11

The people that surround an individual (nation, family, community, and land)

Question 12

Fifth Circle

Answer 12

Social, cultural, economic, and environmental determinants of our health and well-being

Question 13

Indigenous knowledge is preserved

Answer 13

and passed down in both formal and informal settings through social encounters, oral traditions, ritual practices, and other activities.

Question 14

Information, both culturally symbolic as well as relevant to everyday life is passed down in this fashion. Information about:

Answer 14

• Oral narratives that recount human histories
• Cosmological observations and modes of reckoning time
• Symbolic and decorative modes of communication
• Techniques for planting and harvesting
• Hunting and gathering skills
• Specialized understanding of local ecosystems
• How to manufacture specialized tools and technologies (i.e. hide tanning, pottery-making, concocting medicinal remedies, etc.)

Question 15

Indigenous communities have devised distinctive methods of encoding useful data within philosophies of thought and modes of activity

Answer 15

Data encoded includes geographical, genealogical, and biological information

Question 16

The term “Elder” was originally used to describe individuals who practice, maintain, and teach the unique

Answer 16

customs, beliefs, and practices pertaining to Indigenous knowledge

Question 17

Elder is a term used by

Answer 17

the settlers

Question 18

Traditional Knowledge [Holders] are the

Answer 18

foundation from which First Nations and Métis traditions, customs, laws, and spirituality are taught

Question 19

Gifting has a long tradition in Indigenous cultures

Answer 19

The offering of tobacco to a Knowledge Holder when an individual seeks their knowledge, wisdom, or prayers is consistent throughout Saskatchewan

Question 20

Knowledge Holders have passed down

Answer 20

Indigenous knowledge from generation to generation since time immemorial

Question 21

Knowledge holders goal is

Answer 21

to achieve balance and harmony within their community, and preserve their practices, knowledge, and culture.

Question 22

Knowledge holders Do not attempt to “convert” individuals; instead,

Answer 22

only wish to have their practices and beliefs understood and respected by those unfamiliar with Indigenous traditions

Question 23

Knowing what it contains and how it is acquired and held is fundamental

Answer 23

to being able to make good use of the knowledge and to encourage all parties to be aware of the added value its utilization will bring