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Lesson 3A - Teacher Information

Beliefs and values differ from one culture to the next. In Aboriginal communities, the family was viewed as an important unit since traditionally all members of the family had to work together in order to survive. The economic situation has changed, but the underlying belief in all members of the community working together has not. All members of the family-grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and parents-are seen as important models for Aboriginal children to learn traditional and cultural norms. Aboriginal culture values the role of grandparents and Elders in educating children, sharing wisdom and stories of the ways of the past.

Aboriginal People have a strong belief and world vision that embraces all living creatures and human beings as being equal. Animals and nature are respected and are believed to work harmoniously with humans. Aboriginal People never wasted what was given to them and they believe that all things return to the earth in a natural cycle.

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