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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.