Promotional messages invite educators and community members to find out more about Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum. These messages can be used in electronic or print communications to school staff, district staff, school councils and community members.
Kinship
Historically, many Indigenous peoples lived within a clan system in which close bonds were formed between young and old. According to Blackfoot Elder Wilton Goodstriker, while parents were primarily responsible for teaching daily living skills to their children, it was the grandparents’ main role to instill cultural values in the children. The digital resource Walking Together: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives in Curriculum from Alberta Education provides many more teachings on the importance of extended families within communities. For a sample from the resource, hear Theresa Strawberry speak about her granddaughter’s understanding that she has two mothers and two fathers. This interview is located in the Respecting Wisdom section of the Kinship topic area.
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Access Walking Together online at: /Resources/content/aswt/index.html |
