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- Title
Reflecting on Colonial Education Experiences: Sharing My Story.
- Authors
Perley, David
- Abstract
Welcome to my sacred space! I am honoured that you have entered my lodge to hear my story. But before I share my story, I will cleanse my mind, body, and spirit. I will burn sweetgrass and guide the sacred smoke to my head, eyes, ears, mouth, heart, hands, and feet. I will guide the sacred smoke to my head so that my mind will have positive, respectful thoughts. I will guide the sacred smoke to my eyes so that I will always appreciate the beauty of creation. I will guide the sacred smoke to my ears so that I will hear the wonderful sounds of creation. I will guide the sacred smoke to my mouth so that the words I use will not hurt anyone and always speak the truth. I will guide the sacred smoke to my heart so that I will be caring, compassionate, and understanding to others. I will guide the sacred smoke to my hands so that they will not be used to physically hurt anyone. I will guide the sacred smoke to my feet so that I will always walk in beauty and respect our Mother Earth. I will guide the sacred smoke to the front of me in honour of all those who came before me, our Wolastoqi ancestors. I will guide the sacred smoke behind me in honour of all those who will come after me, our future generations. I will now share my story.
- Subjects
NEW Brunswick; COLONIAL education; EDUCATION of indigenous peoples; MALECITE (North American people); FIRST Nations of Canada; MI'KMAQ (North American people)
- Publication
Antistasis: An Open Educational Journal, 2019, Vol 9, Issue 1, p256
- ISSN
1924-6072
- Publication type
Article