Abstract:
This series of videos was created to address the needs of Indigenous learners holistically and guided by the wisdom and leadership of Elders and Knowledge Keepers. These videos will provide a therapeutic experience for students, providing access to the words of Elders, helping them to make connections to the land and their culture, help them decolonize harmful behaviours and practices, and help them to focus on hope for the future. Part of the series includes “Day in the Life” videos to help demystify the post-secondary experience in a safe, consumable manner. This series is intended to build students' self-esteem and increase their courage to face difficult matters productively.