Indigenous Paradigm

Indigenous Paradigm

1. ontology

   • natural resources we have
     • hunting, fishing for family
   • nature of reality
     • how we understand the world around us
     • informed by culture
   • spirituality
   • multiple realities
     • physical
     • mental
     • emotional
     • creation

2. epistemology

   • origin stories
     • creation stories
   • stories and experiences and lessons
   • seasons
   • relationship to our world

3. axiology

   • connection to our lands
   • community responsibility
     • traditions
     • taking care of our elders
     • working with elders and passing on the teachings
       • pass it on the right way
         • integrity
   • take only what you need

4. methodology

   • look at your language
   • listening to historical stories
   • talking with elders
   • decolonizing
     • Implementing more cultural teachings and practices
   • utilizing archives