Module #4, Post #2

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire//2011/11/indigenious-in-the-city.html

The 8th Fire is a 4 episode video series about Indigenous peoples. The first episode is about the indigenous who live in the city. I found it very interesting how they spoke about stereotypes about aboriginal people. I have heard all of the stereotypes and feel that they need to stop. I think that this video series will help to curb many of the stereotypes.

One of the things that were said in the video that really made me sad was the fact that it’s not that aboriginal students drop out of school, it’s more that they are being pushed out because of the stereotypes.

According to the series, connection to the land is very important for aboriginal peoples… to go back home and leave the cities. Connecting with the land allows you to become humble and appreciate what is out there.

I found the first episode of this series very powerful and believe that it contributes greatly to research on Indigenous knowledge, media, and community reality.

Links:

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/2011/11/winnipegs-most.html

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/2011/11/its-time.html (episode 2)

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/2011/11/whose-land-is-it-anyway.html (episode 3)

http://www.cbc.ca/doczone/8thfire/2011/11/at-the-crossroads.html (episode 4)