"If you want to change society, change the stories you tell."
thomas King - the truth about stories, 2003 cbc massey lectures
Please consult and include Indigenous communities when implementing this project. If you truly want an Indigenous voice do this before you start planning the project for your school.
By including Indigenous voices and perspectives, we can change how these voices are viewed by society
This project was influenced by First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) beliefs in regards to story telling. For example, in Leroy Little Bear's Jagged Worldviews Colliding, he emphasizes the importance of storytelling in Indigenous education practices:
“Storytelling is a very important part of the educational process. It is through stories that customs and values are
taught and shared. In most Aboriginal societies, there are hundreds of stories of real-life experiences, spirits,
creation, customs, and values.”(Little Bear, 2000)
The spirit of learning through the stories around us is present throughout the unit plan. It is in this spirit that we recommend consulting members of nearby Indigenous communities in the implementation of this unit. In our understanding, Elders of communities, if approached in a dignified, respectful and courteous manner, can greatly contribute to both the implementation and content of this unit.
References:
King, T. (2003). The truth about stories: A native narrative - Part 1 (minute 47). Retrieved fromhttp://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/the-2003-cbc-massey-lectures-the-truth-about-stories-a-native-narrative-1.2946870
Little Bear, L. (2000a). Jagged worldviews colliding. In Battiste, M. (Ed.), Reclaiming Indigenous voice and vision, (pp. 81-82). Vancouver, BC: UBC Press.
By including Indigenous voices and perspectives, we can change how these voices are viewed by society
This project was influenced by First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) beliefs in regards to story telling. For example, in Leroy Little Bear's Jagged Worldviews Colliding, he emphasizes the importance of storytelling in Indigenous education practices:
“Storytelling is a very important part of the educational process. It is through stories that customs and values are
taught and shared. In most Aboriginal societies, there are hundreds of stories of real-life experiences, spirits,
creation, customs, and values.”(Little Bear, 2000)
The spirit of learning through the stories around us is present throughout the unit plan. It is in this spirit that we recommend consulting members of nearby Indigenous communities in the implementation of this unit. In our understanding, Elders of communities, if approached in a dignified, respectful and courteous manner, can greatly contribute to both the implementation and content of this unit.
References:
King, T. (2003). The truth about stories: A native narrative - Part 1 (minute 47). Retrieved fromhttp://www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/the-2003-cbc-massey-lectures-the-truth-about-stories-a-native-narrative-1.2946870
Little Bear, L. (2000a). Jagged worldviews colliding. In Battiste, M. (Ed.), Reclaiming Indigenous voice and vision, (pp. 81-82). Vancouver, BC: UBC Press.