Principles of Practice

Guiding Principles

  • Transformational practices for all
  • Behaviours that are inclusive instilling a sense of belonging
  • Behaviours that reinforce positive “good enough” self image
  • Purpose being and doing
  • Future grounded in sense of identity
  • Foster Connection to self, family, community and historical roots and culture. Interconnections to all life forms

Principles of Practice

  • Energy aware (you are responsible for your energy )
  • Hold the space
  • Totally present
  • Balance between the traditional and non traditional approaches
  • Acknowledgment
  • Anishinabe peoples’ cultural ways of “knowing and being” through community engagement and relationships