Maaym Binben
Berry Bellies
This project will expose healthcare providers to a Sm’algya̱x (Ts’msyen language) story about two supernatural beings on a berry-eating journey. The story will take the form of both an illustrated PDF and an audio recording. Following the story, participants will be presented with three prompt questions designed to encourage reflection about the biases being addressed. They then will be provided three true and relevant scenarios where these biases negatively affected the care provided to Indigenous people seeking help. By presenting these lessons within a story, I am staying true to the Ts’msyen cultural practice of teaching through multilayered stories that challenge the listener to find the meaning within. I have also chosen to feature supernatural beings and animals, which is an important lesson pertaining to our inherent connection to the land and all our relations. Learning through story takes patience, self-reflection, and an abandonment of unhealthy ego. Wayi Wah.
Learning Objectives
- Hone deep listening skills
- Foster curiosity and appreciation of First Nations stories, languages, and ways of knowing and being
- Recognize the value of stories in understanding people and cultural
- Strengthen critical self-reflection skills
- Build humble and curious orientations to Indigenous worldviews
Lessons
RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Lunch & Learn, Classroom Course
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CURRICULUM DETAILS: Est. Lesson total length: 45 min - 1 hour
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Download/print the Workbook and review.
- Open the Storybook on your computer, or download/print it. Have it open and ready before listening to the Audiobook.
- Follow the instructions given in the Audiobook.
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Contributors
Ocean-Lynn Georgelin
Ama G̱oodm La̱xsüülda
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