Promoting Cultural Understanding and Empathy through Bridge Building and Education
Combating Racism and Prejudice through Bridge Building and Education is a project aimed at fostering relationships between Indigenous and newcomer communities, providing information on Indigenous culture, and combating negative stereotypes. The initiative includes facilitator guides, toolkit materials, and EAL modules to educate about Indigenous history, customs, and contemporary issues. The project emphasizes themes like resilience, spirituality, and connection to the land to promote mutual respect and understanding.
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Combating Racism and Prejudice through Bridge Building and Education
IOTK PROJECT Indigenous Orientation Tool Kit Funded by:Canadian Heritage
To provide newcomers with information on Indigenous culture, including history, customs and beliefs, and contemporary issues faced by Indigenous Peoples. Prevent negative stereotypes and misconceptions from developing into racist attitudes Bridge building and fostering relationships between the Indigenous and newcomer communities IOTK Project Goals
7 Facilitator Guides Toolkit Materials 7 accompanying EAL modules 7 short videos (2-3 minutes each)
Land and Treaty - (Cree - Kichi-Asotamatowin-sacred promises to one another. Sacred undertaking ) Assimilative Policies - (Ojibwe Bimikawesiwan no footprints ) Worldviews and Spirituality - (Dakota - Iyowadwakiya- to honour ) The 7 Themes Resilience and Resurgence - (Dene -Gonez Ag t Gogha for a better future ) Families -(Inuktitut Ilagiit family (many generations) ) Metis - (Michif -Otipemisiwak- the people who own themselves ) Connection to Land - (Traditional title still being established)
INEST Indigenous and Newcomer Engagement Sector Table ICC Indigenous Consultation Circle Facilitator Guides/EAL Modules are written Themes identified by INEST and ICC The Process Of Creating The Guides ICC reviews content and provides feedback on any issues Writers make any required adjustments to the material as requested by the ICC ICC reviews content changes for approval Any feedback from the workshops and pilots is taken into consideration and any needed changes are made Assuming no further changes are needed, the guides/modules are sent to the designer to be formatted Train the Trainer workshops for the Facilitator Guides and EAL modules get piloted
Facilitators Guide Example
Kichi - Asotamatowin : Land and Treaties
Kichi - Asotamatowin : Land and Treaties
Kichi - Asotamatowin : Land and Treaties
A traditional ceremony in Indigenous culture Normally led by an Elder or Knowledge Keeper Sharing circles provide opportunities for each voice to be heard, respected, and valued Participants in the sharing circle are reminded to share their own opinions and speak their own voice, not respond to others Sharing Circle
If you would like more information on the IOTK Project, please contact me: Contact Info Immigration Partnership Winnipeg Adrianne Breyfogle abreyfogle@spcw.mb.ca IOTK Project Coordinator
