First Nation Worldviews

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First Nation Worldviews Oct. 13th, 2016

As we may see from our study on the 5 different First Nation group, each group expresses its culture in various ways. At the same time, many First Nation peoples throughout North America share similar guiding thoughts and traditional values.

There are a set of common threads that run through many First Nation cultures which are sometimes referred to as foundational worldviews. These foundational worldviews reflect the guiding principles and traditional values of First Nation societies. They suggest the way First Nation peoples see themselves in relation to the world.

There are five strong threads common to First Nation worldviews that will be brought forward. Holistic Perspective Interconnectedness of all living things Connection to the land and community Dynamic nature of the world Strength in ‘power with’

Holistic Perspective First Nation worldviews address the whole person, encompassing their mental, physical, emotional and spiritual capabilities in relation to all living things. Their worldviews assume that all forms are interconnected, that the survival of each life form is dependent on the survival of all others. First Nation worldviews see a unified vision, rather than an artificial fragmentation of concepts. These worldviews assert that all life is sacred and that all life forms are connected. Humans are neither above nor below others in the circle of life. Everything that exists in the circle is one unity, one heart.

Comparison Western education & worldview often focuses on verbal thinking and uses an analytical approach to learning. Western education & worldview often artificially separates learning into discrete subject areas. An Aboriginal perspective uses an integrated approach.

Interconnectedness of all Living Things First Nation worldviews recognize the interconnectedness of all living things and the spirit that exists within each. Spirituality, personal health, community health and the health of the environment are understood to be interrelated. All individuals assume a responsibility for themselves, not in isolation, but in relation to all else. Each individual is regarded as a participating, contributing member of the group. Cooperation and sharing are vital.

Connection to the Land and Community A sacred relationship with nature is the heart of traditional teachings and practices. From the understanding of the interconnectedness of all things comes the understanding that the well-being of the Earth is essential for survival. Growing out of this connection to the Earth, Aboriginal worldviews encompass a fluid sense of time and the cyclical nature of change—day and night, the seasons, life and death. Connection to the Earth also teaches about the importance of place and of the connection to a place of belonging.

The Earth provides the land on which people build communities—land and community dictate a way of life.

Dynamic Nature of the World First Nation cultures are dynamic, adaptive and adopting, not limited to the past. In First Nation worldviews, everything—people, relationships, situations—is dynamic. Individuals change, and Aboriginal cultures evolve and adapt. Learning is recognized as a creative process from which new structures, forms and practices evolve.

Strength in ‘Power With’ In First Nation cultures, worldviews reflect “power with,” rather than “power over.” The image for this concept is a circle, and all living things are viewed as equal within the circle. “Power with” is a dialogue, where everyone stands on the ground, face to face. The image for “power over” is a pyramid, with those at the top holding the greatest power. “Power over” is a hierarchy, where the few stand above the many.

Gateway Assignment #2 After reading, listening & writing about the 5 different Aboriginal groups, write a reflection on the following: Identify three similarities between these five First Nation groups. Explain these briefly in how they are similar. Using the 5 common threads of the First Nation Worldview, explain how 1 of these similarities from above fits into one or more of the common threads.