Guidelines for the use of this Cultural Mediation Kit
Here is a tool that can help you when you address various topics related to Aboriginal peoples of Canada, more particularly with Aboriginal women. Several topics are addressed, such as prejudices, culture, bereavement, relations between men and women, etc. You will find several approaches, documented and detailed, as well as complementary tools that will enhance your activities.
Using the cultural mediation kit
Several research parameters are available to you. Either by age category, subject, or duration, you can quickly find ideas for activities that relate to your interventions. To do this, please consult the summary table of activities as well as the tools that may be used in conjunction with activity.
With this kit, we want to engage dialogue among people of different cultures and introduce you to our culture in a lively and contemporary manner. We hope that the use of this kit will spark an interest in your clientele on Aboriginal issues, missing and murdered women and girls, and our lives together.
If you would like further information, support regarding the use of this package or learn more about La Boîte Rouge VIF click on the About menu where you'll find our contact informations.
Several research parameters are available to you. Either by age category, subject, or duration, you can quickly find ideas for activities that relate to your interventions. To do this, please consult the summary table of activities as well as the tools that may be used in conjunction with activity.
With this kit, we want to engage dialogue among people of different cultures and introduce you to our culture in a lively and contemporary manner. We hope that the use of this kit will spark an interest in your clientele on Aboriginal issues, missing and murdered women and girls, and our lives together.
If you would like further information, support regarding the use of this package or learn more about La Boîte Rouge VIF click on the About menu where you'll find our contact informations.
Summary Table of Activities
| Subjects Addressed | Target Audience | Duration | Audio/video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| If I Were a Man – a Woman | Stereotypes, sexism, communication, involvement in solutions, compassion | 10-99 | 30 min | yes |
| She Has a Name | Traditional art, intergenerational transmission, missing and murdered Aboriginal women, compassion | 10-99 | 1 h 30 | yes |
| Memory Card | Compassion, mobilization, dialogue, missing and murdered Aboriginal women | 14-99 | 30 min | no |
| The Farewell | Mourning, letting go, resilience, stages of life | 14-99 | 30 min | yes |
| Same, Different | Cultural similarities and differences, contemporary realities of Aboriginal people, material art | 8-16 | 30 min | no |
| Commitment | Mobilization, introspection, decision-making | 14-99 | 30 min | yes |
| Downtime | Immersion, storytelling, contemporary culture, fun, humour | 10-99 | yes | |
| Holy Women | Creation, art, tribute, imagination, nature | 14-99 | 1 h | yes |
Complimentary Activities
| Subjects Addressed | Target Audience | Duration | Audio Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizz About Myths and Realities on Aboriginal Peoples | Contemporary realities of Aboriginal peoples of Canada | 15-99 | 30 min | no |
| Activity on Stereotypes and Prejudices | Activity on comprehension | 10-16 | 45 min | no |
| The Spectrum of Power | Oppression, power, discrimination | 14-99 | 15 min | no |
| Loretta's story | 15-99 | - | no | |
| List of Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Girls | 15-99 | - | no |