Worldview A comprehensive view or philosophy of life, the world, and the universe

Worldview A philosophy or view of life that shapes how we interact and respond to the world around us Our own worldview influences, shapes and interprets what we experience and provides us with a sense of vision for the future

Values and beliefs Establish an identity (personally, culturally, spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically) Provide a feeling or connection to ancestry Instill a sense of belonging to a group (Nation), place, (community) and era (past, present, and future)

First Nation Worldview describes its reality Belief that all things are inter-related Everything is a part of a single whole It is only possible to understand something if we understand how it is connected to everything else Use oral tradition to keep their worldview intact

First Nations worldview is best represented as a circle “O” illustrated that everything is interconnected. Life is cyclical, nature is cyclical. Interdependence and harmony with nature is the primary values of the First Nations worldview Worldview derived from their beliefs about the Creator and creation.

European Record their worldview through the use of the written word. An individuals culture, like the First Nations, is passed on through the family and community Worldview derived from their Judeo-Christian religious heritage. Best symbolized by a straight, upwardly angled straight line “/” illustrating continue improvement and progress.