Unit 2 - Indigenous Topics Of Knowledge

Question 1

Principle #1

Answer 1

“Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits and the ancestors”.

Question 2

Principal #2

Answer 2

“Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place)”.

Question 3

Principal #3

Answer 3

“Learning involves recognizing the concequences of one’s actions”.

Question 4

Principal #4

Answer 4

“Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities”.

Question 5

Principal #5

Answer 5

“Learning recognizes the role of indigenous knowledge”.

Question 6

Principal #6

Answer 6

“Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story”.

Question 7

Principal #7

Answer 7

Learning involves patience and time

Question 8

Principal #8

Answer 8

Learning requires exploration of one’s identity

Question 9

Principal #9

Answer 9

“Learning involves recognizing that some knowledge is sacred and only shared with permission and/or in certain situations”.

Question 10

Family roles stated in order

Answer 10

Infant, Youth, Adult and Elder

Question 11

'’Coming to” stories

Answer 11

Individual stories of each member of the group; specifically, past life and events before they were in the group.

Question 12

“Strength in the face of hardship”

Answer 12

Remember how the rest of the characters like Rose and Miigwans; not just Frenchie; dealt with previous and current hardships of their own and ones faced by the group in general.

Question 13

Defenders

Answer 13

Defend and maintain peace of community and lifestyle according to teachings and values; Cultural and spiritual significance; “Warrior” translates to “Defender of the Nation”

Question 14

Teachers and Learners (both seperate)

Answer 14

Everyone within a community is involved in educating and teaching children; Experiental learning helps kids to learn how to do things they will need as adults; Storytelling shares knowledge, wisdom, values.

Question 15

Leaders

Answer 15

Many different types, which include informal roles; Elders and Wisdom Keepers lead by example.

Question 16

Givers of Life, Caregivers, and Providers

Answer 16

Traditionally, men hold a place of honour as providers for community through hunt, fishing and trapping; Females traditionally hold a place of honour as givers of life, gathering, preparing food, making clothes

Question 17

Elders & Wisdom Keepers

Answer 17

Trusted members of community; Male or Female; Not necessairly elderly; Have specialized knowledge; Share traditional teachings and community knowledge; Can act as spiritual advisors on sacred knowledge and protocols; Can be healers with knowledge of ancient medicines

Question 18

Children and Youth

Answer 18

Provide vital energy, pleasure and joy for community; The entire extended family endured their sense of belonging and purpose; Each has a gift to be cultivated as they grow and learn their adult roles