Antsanen, Rose

Determines six factors in need of improvement for quality of life (QoL): education and training, justice system, understanding of culture and rights, employment opportunities, community funding, spiritual spaces.

Looks at interviews of Cree Elders on how to promote respect and acceptance in Indigenous schools and communities.

Discusses, with Elders, what constitutes an appropriate educational experience for Indigenous students.

Chapter in book: The Fictional North: Ten Discussions of Stereotypes and Icons Above the 53rd Parallel edited by Sue Matheson and John Butler. Scroll down to page 7 to read chapter.

Looks at the idea of restorative justice as healing and the importance of Indigenous ways of teaching. Scroll down to page 29 to read article.

Article shares findings from interviews with Swampy Cree Elders from Northern Manitoba in which they discussed their worldviews and knowledge systems. Authors argue that Indigenous knowledge offers a philosophy and practice that should serve as a model for mitigating severity of climate change.