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What Does Indigenous Awareness Mean?
Indigenous awareness is a broad term – I know because my onsite and public workshops are dedicated to helping people understand the full extent of...
Arts and Culture (4)
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First Nation Talking Stick Symbolism
In a previous article we wrote about the Talking Stick and associated protocol. Here we are going to explore some of the symbolism represented in the...
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Indigenous Retention Strategies and Cultural Leave
If retention of Indigenous workers is a goal for your company, then cultural leave should be addressed in your company policy. A culturally...
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First Nation Talking Stick Protocol
The Talking stick, used in many Indigenous cultures, is an ancient and powerful “communication tool” that ensures a code of conduct of respect during...
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First Nation Humour
When a people can laugh at themselves and laugh at others and hold all aspects of life together without letting anybody drive them to extremes, then...
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First Nations Cultural Differences
Understanding First Nations Cultural Differences is key to Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples®. In fact, it should be rule number one. It...
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Potlatch: What I Learned as a Guest
In 2014 I was honoured to be invited to witness a potlatch just off Northern Vancouver Island and wanted to provide a bit of history and some...
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First Nations and Salmon Fisheries
Salmon have been a vital food source to many First Nations in BC since time immemorial but to many cultures, the salmon is much, much more than a...
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Creation Stories - The Origins of Culture
An Exploration of Ktunaxa Creation Stories By Tanya Laing Gahr This video was created as part of a thesis project for a master’s degree in...
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The Wampum with Ken Maracle
While other cultures used wampum, this article is primarily about the Haudenosaunee usage.