Assignment task:
This assignment is inspired by the teachings of Blair First Rider (Kainai First Nation), Métis Elder Doreen Bergman, and Cree Elder Phillip Campiou in a video titled Learning with the Land. Through land-based learning, "We can walk in this world in harmony," as per Campiou, "not only with each other but with nature" (College of Alberta School Superintendents, 2020, 04:10-04:20). Watch and listen to their teachings directly on your own: Learning with the Land via (YouTube Video: Learning from the Land)
Follow the instructions carefully to answer each question: According to Cree Elder Phillip Campiou, the uniqueness of land-based teaching is that "nature will put you in your place" and "make you realize who you are as a human being" (College of Alberta School Superintendents, 2020, 04:10-04:20). How does the city or town where you live reflect or shape your self-concept? Explain three concepts from Chapter 2 by paraphrasing the textbook definitions and applying the concepts in your answer. (250-300 words) In a previous assignment, you had the opportunity to visit an outdoor natural space and learn about its history. According to Blair First Rider, "you have to be there at the site of the story to get a better grasp and feel of it" (2:35-2:48) for this great real-life learning lesson. How would you explain the change of your perception of the place before and after you visited and did your research about its history? Explain three concepts from Chapter 3 by paraphrasing the textbook definitions and applying the concepts in your answer. (250-300 words) According to Elder Doreen Bergman, "We got food from the animals, the fruit, and the berries. We respect that land as a matter of survival." How would you respect the land and the relationship with others by understanding your privileges? Explain three concepts from Chapter 4 by paraphrasing the textbook definitions and applying the concepts in your answer. (250-300 words) Notes: All assignments you submit in this course require you to properly cite and reference using the current APA format. If citations and references are missing, your assignment will not be graded and will be treated as a violation of academic integrity following Bow Valley College's Academic Honesty Policy #500-1-7. Using an AI tool to complete any part of this assignment is not permitted.