GETTING READY TO READ

What is it About?

1. The four directions divide the Medicine Circle into four quadrants, each symbolizing a component necessary in a person's life. What do you think these components are?

2. What brought about the decline in traditional teaching methods of the Aboriginal people?

What do you Know?

1. What were the reasons behind the 'Indian Residential Schools' policy of the Canadian Government?

2. What are some of the lessons of respect and sharing represented in the Medicine Wheel Teachings?

3. How many reserves in your area have their own band controlled nursery through to grade 12 schools?