Indigenous Connections

Making sure what we do and create does no harm

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Indigenous Knowledge

Seven Grandfather Teachings

Network to Eliminate Violence in Relationships (NEVR) Society is committed to ensuring that what we do and what we create does no harm to our Indigenous Peoples.

Elder Sqwayeten, who is on the NEVR Board of Directors, is helping us include Indigenous knowledge and practices in our work.

Incorporating Indigenous wisdom, NEVR strives for a culture of respect and inclusivity. We work towards a violence-free future that honours Indigenous heritage and values.

Indigenous Medicine Wheel — Credit: Medicine Wheel (University of Manitoba, 2019).

Indigenous Knowledge

At the core of Indigenous ways of knowing and being is the Medicine Wheel, which guides Indigenous Peoples in:

contributing to the community
seeking a sense of purpose by engaging in spiritual practices
drawing strength from sharing histories and stories
nurturing a sense of identity and belonging within the community

This video explains the Seven Grandfather Teachings, also known as the Seven Sacred Teachings.

Credit: Indigenous Education & Services: Seven Grandfather Teachings (George Brown University, 2021)

Learn more about the Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Reference

University of Manitoba (2019). Medicine Wheel [Diagram]. University of Manitoba. https://news.umanitoba.ca/look-to-the-medicine-wheel-for-mental-health-elders-advise-in-first-nations-study/.

George Brown University (2021). Indigenous Education & Services: Seven Grandfather Teachings [Video]. George Brown University. https://youtu.be/A_9WJHgArRE.