Foundations of Indigenous Worldviews
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Foundations of Indigenous Worldviews

Students explore the diverse spiritual and philosophical foundations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures. Emphasis is placed on interconnectedness and holistic perspectives.

Ontario Curriculum ExpectationsA1.1 Explore concepts of identity and worldview in Indigenous contextsB1.2 Analyze the relationship between worldview and cultural practices

About This Topic

Students explore the diverse spiritual and philosophical foundations of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures. Emphasis is placed on interconnectedness and holistic perspectives.

Key Questions

  1. What are the core elements of Indigenous worldviews?
  2. How do these worldviews shape community values?
  3. In what ways do Indigenous epistemologies differ from Eurocentric perspectives?

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