1978 Education and Elders Conference 1
Date
1978-02
Authors
Eshkawkogan, Dominic
Agounie, Norman
McGregor, Jim
Owl, Wilfred
Wakegijig, Ron
Atimoyoo, Smith
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Canadian Plains Research Centre
Abstract
A conference where several speakers discuss the role of elders in educating young people and the loss of respect for the elders in modern Indian society. Transcribed by Joanne Greenwood.
Description
18 p. transcript of an Elders conference that occurred during February 1978. Tape number IH-OM.11, transcript disc 84.
Keywords
Abuse of alcohol, Advanced education, Care of elderly, Chiefs and chieftainship, Christian churches, Day schools, Education, Elders, Family, Indigenous religions, Influence of missionaries, Kinship, Nature, Power, Prayer, Prophets and diviners, Raising of children, Relationship to nature, Religion and spirituality, Respect, Role of Elders, Shared work, Sharing, Spirituality, Values, Work, Cultural suppression