Spirit & Intent
This is also known as the Seven Sacred Teachings
What are the Seven Grandfather Teachings
These 3 levels of government are all considered representatives of the Crown on Turtle Island
What are the federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal governments
This approach encourages recognizing the strengths of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing
What is Two-Eyed Seeing
This is the preferred broad term to use when referring to First Nation, Inuit, and Metis peoples collectively
What is Indigenous
These are the three groups of Indigenous Peoples recognized in the Canadian Constitution
What are First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
This type of thinking can be applied to all decision-making on public policy, business, environmental stewardship or simply personal decisions for the benefit of future generations
What is Seven Generational Thinking
This term refers to the right of Indigenous Nations to control their own community outcomes and governance
What is self-determination
According to the guidelines, this quality is essential for regional staff to build trust with Indigenous communities
What is humility
This Anishinaabe word is used to express deep thanks and gratitude
What is Miigwech
This organization represents Metis people in Ontario
What is the Metis Nation of Ontario (MNO)
These are the Seven Grandfather Teachings
What is Humility, Love, Respect, Honesty, Wisdom, Truth, & Bravery
This concept acknowledges Indigenous Nations’ authority over their lands and resources, predating European contact
What is sovereignty
These three elements are interconnected in building ethical and meaningful engagement spaces
What is your Spirit, Mind, and Body
Before engaging with Indigenous communities, you should begin with this
What is building a relationship
The Region has relations with these three Chippewa First Nations part of the Williams Treaties
Who is the Chippewas of Rama First Nation, the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, and The Chippewas of Beausoleil First Nation
This declaration affirms First Nations’ right and duty to care for water according to their traditions
What is the Water Declaration of First Nations in Ontario
These modules, available on ELM, provide training on Indigenous histories and reconciliation
What are the Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation Modules 1-6
This shape is often used for seating during in-person events to reflect sacredness and equality
What is a circle
The best way to know who wants to be involved in a project is to do this early
What is ask
The Region has relations with these four Mississauga First Nations part of the Williams Treaties
Who is Alderville First Nation, Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, and Scugog Island First Nation
This act ratified in Canada supports Indigenous self-determination and aligns with water protection rights
What is the UNDRIP Act (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples)
This 1923 agreement involved multiple First Nations and is reference in the map of Durham Region
What are the Williams Treaties
These four sacred medicines are commonly used in Indigenous communities
What is tobacco, cedar, sage, and sweetgrass
This commonly used term in business and government is discourages when referring to Indigenous partners
What is stakeholder
Durham Region falls under this Metis Nation of Ontario governance region
What is Region 8