History and Politics of the 'New Relationship'
Theses
Author/Creator
John Conor Donaldson
Description
Political Science Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2010.
Discusses project which used experiential learning to deepen secondary students' understanding of Indigenous issues and the meaning of reconciliation.
Discusses the FIRST model of engagement: Family (recognizing the extended family of a patient), Information (communication that is respectful), Relationship (building positive relationships), Safe Space (understanding cultural safety) and Treatment (providing options for treatment, both traditional medicine and standard clinical treatment).
Documentary inspired by the non-fiction book of the same name by Thomas King explores historical attitudes and efforts to colonize Indigenous peoples and contemporary expressions of resistance.
Duration: 1h, 29 min.