{"id":235,"date":"2023-12-23T13:01:19","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T18:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=235"},"modified":"2024-07-22T06:38:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T10:38:39","slug":"conclusion-2","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/chapter\/conclusion-2\/","title":{"raw":"Conclusion","rendered":"Conclusion"},"content":{"raw":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Journey of Learning Indigenous Teaching Together<\/strong><\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"891\" height=\"570\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-929\" \/>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-300x227.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"889\" height=\"673\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1266\" \/>\r\n\r\nAs we conclude this section and this chapter of our collective journey, in the direction of the North, where wisdom resides, let us continue the process of wisdom. Remember the words of Richard Wagamese, and ask not \u201c<em>What do I think about this?<\/em> but rather <em>How do I feel about this?<\/em> In such simplicity is greatness made possible for an individual, a society and a human family.\u201d\r\n\r\nIt is in the journey toward wisdom that we can enact reconciliation and responsible citizenship in a good way. I hope one day as we put the teachings into practice, to sit in that 'perfect' place reflecting back on what was learned, acted upon, and accomplished. This place will look different for each of us. In June 2024, I had the opportunity to visit the First Nation University of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan. This university is \"First Nations owned post-secondary institution that aspires to have a transformative impact by bridging our ceremonies, knowledge keepers, languages, and traditions with the delivery of high-quality education that will lead to the pride and success of all students, First Nations communities, and Canada (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnuniv.ca\/about-us\/mission-vision\/\">First Nations University, 2024<\/a>)\".\r\n\r\nIn this perfect place, my reflection took on a spiritual dimension, one where years of hard work has come to fruition. Yet, I know much more work lay ahead. I also know this reconciliation journey is not a solo journey; but, one that must be taken together. I reserved a table just for you.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"917\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1379\" \/>\r\n\r\n<em>Wela'lioq ~ Hai Hai ~ Thank you<\/em>\r\n\r\n<em>Msit No\u2019kmaq ~ Wahkohtowin ~ All my Relations<\/em>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nDavid D. Varis\r\n\r\nOkiskinoham\u00e2kew \u2013 Assistant Professor\r\n\r\nOkanawiskwahtawin\u00a0\u2013 Coordinator and Curriculum Integrity (IKE 1040)\r\n\r\nFaculty of Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies \/ Department of Sociology and Anthropology\r\n\r\nTel: 902-393-1741 (cellular) \/ E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:dvaris@upei.ca\">dvaris@upei.ca<\/a>","rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>The Journey of Learning Indigenous Teaching Together<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-300x192.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"891\" height=\"570\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-929\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-1024x656.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-65x42.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-225x144.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1-350x224.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/03\/Picture2-1.png 1406w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-300x227.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"889\" height=\"673\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-768x582.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-65x49.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-225x171.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1-350x265.png 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/04\/Conclusion-1.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we conclude this section and this chapter of our collective journey, in the direction of the North, where wisdom resides, let us continue the process of wisdom. Remember the words of Richard Wagamese, and ask not \u201c<em>What do I think about this?<\/em> but rather <em>How do I feel about this?<\/em> In such simplicity is greatness made possible for an individual, a society and a human family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It is in the journey toward wisdom that we can enact reconciliation and responsible citizenship in a good way. I hope one day as we put the teachings into practice, to sit in that &#8216;perfect&#8217; place reflecting back on what was learned, acted upon, and accomplished. This place will look different for each of us. In June 2024, I had the opportunity to visit the First Nation University of Canada in Regina, Saskatchewan. This university is &#8220;First Nations owned post-secondary institution that aspires to have a transformative impact by bridging our ceremonies, knowledge keepers, languages, and traditions with the delivery of high-quality education that will lead to the pride and success of all students, First Nations communities, and Canada (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnuniv.ca\/about-us\/mission-vision\/\">First Nations University, 2024<\/a>)&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>In this perfect place, my reflection took on a spiritual dimension, one where years of hard work has come to fruition. Yet, I know much more work lay ahead. I also know this reconciliation journey is not a solo journey; but, one that must be taken together. I reserved a table just for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"917\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-65x98.jpg 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-225x338.jpg 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/pressbooks.library.upei.ca\/ike1040indigenousteachings\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2024\/07\/Western-Trip-Photos3-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Wela&#8217;lioq ~ Hai Hai ~ Thank you<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Msit No\u2019kmaq ~ Wahkohtowin ~ All my Relations<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>David D. 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