traditional knowledge and values today: nimkii beneshii migizii kwe - thunder bird eagle woman's perspective
abstract
this qualitative study used a narrative story-telling format to further current
understanding of traditional anishinaube knowledge and values. the impetus for this
inquiry was the researcher's quest to seek answers to the following: (a) what are
traditional anishinaube knowledge and values? and (b) how can traditional
anishinaube knowledge be incorporated into today's schools? both questions remain
controversial because what comprises traditional knowledge and values is different for
each individual and because there is no consensus on how traditional knowledge should
be incorporated into canada's school systems. this study began as an investigation into a
g'chi anishinaube-kwe's (great wise ojibwe woman's) worldview by the researcher,
who wanted to make sense of 'the past in the presenter future generations. the
researcher is of anishinaube descent and was raised with understanding and
comprehension in anishinaube-mowin (natural conversation). anishinaube-mowin and
english were the languages used to collect the data. guided and open-ended questions
facilitated g'chi anishinaube kwe's responses as well as optimum exploration of the
topic. the collected data were derived from conversations, interviews, recordings, note
taking, listening, and observations in the participant's natural environment. data analysis
reflected a eurocentric academic research standard as viewed from the perspective of a
researcher who also was a cultural insider. conclusions that have implications for
research and program planning in aboriginal education and thoughts for further
investigation were identified.
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