ERIC Number: EJ1357732
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Publication Date: 2022
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Mino-Pimaatisiwin: Beginning the Journey towards Decolonisation and Reconciliation
Duncan, Heather; Smith, Jeff; Bachewich, Laurie
Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, v32 n2 p1-18 2022
"Mino-Pimaatisiwin" is an Ojibwe term for life in the fullest, healthiest sense. Grounded in anticolonial theory, this case study explores the impact of infusing Indigenous perspectives into an elementary school curriculum on students, school staff, parents, and community. With a focus on building self-esteem and cultural connectedness among Indigenous students, it uses the cultural frameworks of Mino-Pimaatisiwin and the Ojibwe seven sacred teachings of a good life. Findings indicate high levels of cultural connectedness and a reduced gap in self-esteem levels between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, an increased awareness among staff of Indigenous history and culture, a greater parent comfort level with visiting the school, and increased involvement from the community.
Descriptors: Indigenous Populations, Indigenous Knowledge, Elementary Education, Self Esteem, Cultural Awareness, Culturally Relevant Education, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Decolonization, Foreign Countries, Canada Natives, Achievement Gap, Rural Schools, School Community Relationship, School Culture, Interpersonal Relationship, Family Involvement, Community Involvement, Older Adults
Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia. P.O. Box 659, Wembly, Western Australia 6913. Tel: +08-9285-0626; e-mail: admin@spera.asn.au; Web site: http://www.spera.asn.au/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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