|
Social Competencies
Definition of Social Competencies
Social competencies means that the youth is able to plan and make good decisions,
they get along well with others, understand and appreciate their own culture
as well as the cultures of others, they demonstrate leadership and healthy
conflict resolution skills.
The Elders Say...
Young Anishinaabeg children need to be familiar with ceremonies and spiritual practices.
“I remember seeing my grandfather use tobacco for ceremonial purposes. I remember my grandmother and great-grandmother smoking their pipes for ceremonial purposes and for praying. Those two women always made sure tobacco was purchased when someone went to town to buy something.”
“Ceremonial practices are good. I teach my kids about the proper use of tobacco, and when and where to pray with tobacco. My children also participate in other ceremonies and see the amount of work required to conduct a ceremony.”
Help children learn by listening to their questions and by being patient with them.
“Be patient with your child because they ask a lot of questions."
“A healthy child is curious and their questions should be considered important."
|
