Indigenous Worldview

Indigenous Worldview

First and foremost, I would like to point out that every indigenous nation is unique. The beliefs of one, may not be the same with another group but an overall worldview that occurs among all.

Multiple Choice

True or false, all indigenous cultures are exactly the same.

What is a worldview?

• “A worldview can pertain to an individual, group, or society. Overall, a worldview is a set of beliefs and values that are honoured and withheld by a number of people. A worldview includes how the person or group interacts with the world around them, including land, animals, and people. Every person and society has a worldview. Many societies pass on their worldview to their children to ensure worldview continuity. As people interact and learn from one another, it is not uncommon for them to acquire the beliefs of other worldviews. Worldviews evolve as people and societies evolve” [2]

• In other words, this means, an indigenous worldview, is how indigenous people view the world.

Open Ended

In your own words, what is a worldview?

What is an INDIGENOUS worldview?

Think about the land, our families, and connect them to worldview.