COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP Scott Saywell and Laura Tait

COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP An Aboriginal perspective

COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP Unpacking my invisible backpack

How many Indians on the bridge?

The Silver Bridge, Duncan, B.C., spanning the Cowichan River A Facebook user identified as Krystal Andrews wrote that she guessed eight to 10 natives were on the bridge, "depending on the time of day and at night when it's dark out and you almost hit them all, there's usually about 20." Another member identified as Jessica Kind of Vancouver wrote, "This game is usually the highlight of the drive to or from Vic(toria) haha." Guessing how may natives are on the bridge "makes your day just a Little bit brighter, especially if you guess correctly," This new game "is nothing of the sort," he wrote: "This group is about counting natives on a bridge. That's it. Pure, unadulterated native counting." "They're making a mockery of First Nations people," said Steve Sxwithul'txw of the Penelakut First Nations tribe of Kuper Island. "I want them to shut the bloody thing down. It's ridiculous. They don't even know they're racist. The Silver Bridge, Duncan, B.C., spanning the Cowichan River

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COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP Building Relationships Building Understanding Inquiring COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP

ABORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS LEARNING PROGRESSION   Moving Toward the Water Boarding the Canoe Raising your Paddle Journey Toward Deeper Understanding Awareness Developing Acquiring Action/ Advocacy implies a sense of ‘need to know’ implies a willingness to address one’s own understandings and beliefs implies a demonstration of knowledge and respect implies a demonstration of knowledge, respect and a commitment to advocacy Knowledge of Aboriginal Peoples and History on local, regional and national levels Demonstrates awareness of Local Aboriginal peoples and territories Aboriginal languages and cultures Indigenous Knowledge Canadian history as it pertains to Aboriginal people Beginning to explore the topics of History and the impact of colonization  The present day impact of the Indian Act The contributions of Aboriginal people to contemporary society Demonstrates knowledge of Recognizes the influence of the dominant culture, while striving to foster the Aboriginal Worldview Demonstrates and practices a knowledge and respect for Indigenous Pedagogy Beliefs and Attitudes towards Aboriginal Peoples Recognizes that knowledge may need to be enhanced Aware that issues exist around Aboriginal peoples Demonstrates a willingness to enhance one’s knowledge and understanding May bring an informed perspective to current issues Demonstrates a responsibility to enhance one’s knowledge and understanding  Possesses an intention to bring an informed and critical perspective to current issues and acts upon those intentions Demonstrates respect for Aboriginal people Provides leadership to enhance others’ knowledge and understanding Seeks out opportunities to act on the injustices toward Aboriginal people

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