Back to: Walking with Truth and Reconciliation- a journey with Rachelle Dallaire
J. Evin Jones opens up with session with introductions to Elder Lucy Duncan, from Binche, living on the Territory of the Lheidhli T’enneh Nation. Lucy offers some reflections and a prayer to connect and ground us together.
Questions for self-reflection
- How do you “put your feet on the ground”?
- What are some of the distractions around you right now?
- Do you feel more grounded and/or present after Elder Lucy’s opening?
Reflections for your workplace
- What tools and rituals does your organization use to help bring staff together with one heart and mind?
- In what ways does your organization engage with Indigenous knowledge?
More to explore
Resources to know
PAN Indigenous Cultural Safety resources
Hearts and minds together
Resources to grow
What is your relationship the land itself? What do you know about your ecosystem? The plants, minerals and animals? What is unique about your region geographically?
What’s your relationship with the local Elders and Knowledge Keepers? Do you know any of the cultural stories? Do you know any cultural sites in your area?
Deep dive
The Strength of the Land: An Indigenous Perspective by Dr. Kathy Absolon
