Indigenous Studies Program Visions, Goals, Protocols 101, 201 & 301
Session 2
Session 2
LEVEL 101: What are Customary Introductions, Name Giving Ceremony?
It is customary for the speaker to introduce themselves using their English names and their traditional names before a ceremony. What is a Name Giving Ceremony? What are the myths and beliefs of the process of stating traditional names in public? Where is your Spirit located in your body?
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The learner will be able to describe how and why they have chosen their personal self- Introduction method and techniques.
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Explain how a Spirit Name is obtained if desired; and where is your Spirit located?
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Protocols and methods of obtaining Spirit Names for others.
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Identify and apply steps to feeling comfortable in using your own Spirit Name in ceremonies.
LEVEL 201: Introduction to Grand/Father/Mother Teachings
The Great Spirit gave the Grand/fathers/mothers, the responsibility to watch over the Anishinabe people. A child was taken around the world for 7 years to learn the Anishinabe way of life. Upon the return the youth shared the 7 teachings of; Truth, Humility, Respect, Love, Honesty, Bravery, Wisdom and the 8 Anishinaabeg Teachings. (Handouts will be provided to each Learner)
The learner will be able to describe what they have experienced with their personal stones in the Medicine Wheel;
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Learn the meaning of the following 7 Teachings;
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Debwewin – Truth
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Dabasendiziwin – Humility
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Manaajiidiwin – Respect
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Zaagiidiwin – Love
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Gwayakwaadiziwin – Honesty,
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Zoongiidewin – Bravery
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Nibwaakaawin – Wisdom
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8 Anishinaabeg Teachings
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​​Repeat of Session 1: (no Thunder rock ceremony).
The second Ska-bee will assist the Elder in conducting the Smudging and Offering Tobacco, Berry ceremony at the Hope Centre.
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