The First Nation Peoples Experience Past, Present, and Future

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The First Nation Peoples Experience Past,
Present, and Future

• Beyond Bows and Arrows
• By Thomas P. Sullivan

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Seminar/Workshop Overview

• Introductions to web-sites designed to give a
  First Nation peoples perspective.
  WWW.earth-treaty.com
• Historical overview of the First Nation People of
  this land, now called the Americas.
• Cultural development will be examined through the
  context of society, human relations, social
  problems, patterns of societal oppression and
  resiliency to them.
• Social, political, educational, economic, and
  traditional belief systems will be examined
  through oral traditions as well as a supporting
  cultural anthropological perspective.
• Differing social, philosophical, historical and
  educational foundations of First Nation People
  will be examined.
• We will examine the legal and protocol elements
  of these international engagements and their
  effects on nations today.

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Workshop objectives

• Obtain knowledge of First Nation Peoples and
  instill an appreciation for the richness of
  culture.
• To give an understanding of cultural factors such
  as families, gender roles, community structures,
  customs, rituals, governing and religious
  practices, both traditional and non-traditional.
• Describe contemporary conflicts among and within
  the differing nations and strategies used to
  resolve differences.
• Analyze specific strategies that demonstrate
  respect for, interest in, and sensitivity toward,
  the First Nation People of this land.
• The workshop provides an opportunity for
  professionals to increase their understanding and
  respect for the First Nation People. By having
  knowledge of the history, culture, and values of
  the people, it will increase their own
  effectiveness in serving and interacting.

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Lectures, Discussion and Debate

• Both participants and presenters will experience
  a variety of learning and educational techniques
  from guest speakers, videos/CDs, readings, field
  trips, web-sites and other demonstrations.
• A historical overview of First Nation people that
  covers original theories along with migration and
  settlement patterns will be included in the
  study.
• What are the historical actions that support
  genocide and the contemporary laws, policies, and
  attempts to control threats to sovereignty.
• We will investigate contemporary challenges such
  as recognition of sovereignty, taxation, land
  claims, international civil rights, health, and
  quality of life issues will all be included in
  the study.
• This landmark educational program will cover the
  many facets of culture, including religion,
  customs, rituals, mythology, education, outlook,
  social taboos, social structure, familial
  relations, governing practices, economic
  conditions, and means of livelihood.

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CONTRACT, PORTFOLIO, AND EVALUATION

• Purpose of a Contract, Portfolio and Specific
  Topics is for the students wishing to obtain
  college credit or certificate.
• For every one-hour lecture, it is expected that
  there will be 4 or 5 hours of research, readings,
  field trips, etc.
• Project/Paper/Oral presentations must be adult
  work at the junior or senior college level.
• All work must be written in suitable style and
  form and attempt to integrate and critically
  consider the body of ideas and thoughts
  abstracted from readings, lectures, discussions
  and field trips.
• An evaluation is by your Mentor and three
  Assessment Committee members who must come to
  understand that you have an essential grasp of
  the subject from a conceptual and factual point
  of view.