1. COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP
Scott Saywell and Laura Tait

2. COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP
An Aboriginal perspective

3. COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP
Unpacking my invisible backpack

4. How many Indians on the bridge?

5. 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

7. Larger Community
ABORIGINAL OWNERSHIP
Aboriginal

8. COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP Building Relationships Building Understanding
Inquiring
COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP

9. 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

10. COLLECTIVE OWNERSHIP
NON-ABORIGINAL
ABORIGINAL