Community Spotlight
Sharing Our Journeys
Watch and learn from Kim Debassige and Quinn Meawasige as they share their journey.
Encourage yourself to think about why sharing your journey is important. Can you relate to either journey?
They provide their perspectives on the importance of treaty education.
— Kim Debassige
Do you see similarities in how both Kim and Quinn view the importance of treaty education? Can you connect their thoughts with what you have learned about treaties? What can you contribute?
Language and Culture
Language and culture are vitally important for many reasons. Kim and Quinn share what they have learned about the importance of reclaiming language as a way to heal the next generation.
— Quinn Meawasige
Discuss why language and culture is so important. Do you see an increase in people reclaiming their language and culture? What do you think some barriers to reclaiming language and culture might be? Do you have a role to play?
Kim Debassige
Kim’s Journey
Kim Debassige on Treaty Education
Kim Debassige on Reclaiming Language and Culture
Quinn Meawasige
Quinn’s Journey
Quinn Meawasige on Treaty Education
Quinn Meawasige on Language and Culture
Reflect and Discuss
Think about the similarities and differences between Kim’s and Quinn’s experiences.
How do their stories connect to what you have learned throughout the previous sections about treaties, language, culture, responsibilities and reclaiming Indigenous knowledge?
What role can individuals and communities play in supporting language and cultural reclamation?