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Empowerment
Definition of Empowerment
Empowerment means that youth feel valued and safe in their community, know
the importance of helping others and are involved in cultural activities.
The Elders Say...
Give children room to explore and create opportunities for them to succeed, allowing them to learn from their mistakes.
“One of the important things a parent can do is to setup situations where your child can succeed... these activities are rehearsals for the real life activities they will face.”
“It’s very important to praise children, tell them what they did was good to assure them that what they do has value, worth, and importance. Let children learn from their mistakes and let them know everyone makes them. It’s important that they learn to get back up after they fall down, don’t crucify themselves. Be willing to forgive them.”
Show kids you love them by being respectful to them, and by not putting them down.
“A good role model loves their children, they are respectful to them and praise them. They also use discipline, but never any discipline that is harsh or cruel.”
“Don’t put your kids down, and don’t let your anger be taken out on them.”
“One of the most important things a parent can do for their children is to love them. Once the child feels loved, all the other needs fall into place.”
Provide children with knowledge of their Ojibwe culture, because it is a source of strength for them.
"Those children that keep their culture do the best at staying healthy."
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