When I asked my YouTube channel subscribers to share topics of interest, one that came in often was the 7 Grandfather Teachings. This week I am sharing about the one we are told to “lead with” – Zaagi’idiwin – Love. Let’s talk about it!
If asked, I am guessing you would feel pretty confident explaining the difference between poverty and culture, but when it comes to Indigenous people, so many assume one when it is actually the other. Let’s talk about it.
I mentioned the Wall Metaphor to you before (no worries if you don’t remember. I recap it in this video). But this time, I want to FOCUS on that group that can’t see the wall, those people on both sides of the wall. Let’s talk about it!
Judgement of Indigenous people is common in Canada. It would be pretty easy for most to think of a stereotype or two or ten BUT there is one that is really hurtful, one that I can clarify for you in one little video – this video. Let’s talk about it.