Ep.1: Explaining the Four perspectives
In this episode of the Cultivating Safe Spaces Podcast, Jen explains the 4 Perspectives of En'owkinwixw used in Cultivating Safe Spaces, Tradition, Relationship, Innovation and Action. She breaks down the communication style of each perspective, their problem-solving approach and what each perspective needs to feel safe. She also discusses how perspectives work together and how colonialism has impacted those working styles. This episode is the perfect introduction to perspective work to prepare you for our upcoming En'owkinwixw episode.
Link to 4 Food Chiefs story “How Food Was Given” written and youtube versions
Kettle Valley “The Four Food Chiefs” Story
(As told by NK’MIP Desert Cultural Centre, 1000 Rancher Creek, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1T6)
How Food Was Given: An Okanagan Legend
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The 4 Perspectives Circle
This option includes the 4 Food Chiefs along with the Syilx nested system that surrounds the Child with Elders, then women and then men.
Below is the option without Syilx Traditional Knowledge for those who are afraid of pan-Indigenizing or culturally appropriating their Knowledge.
“In colonial society, we’re not taught that every voice matters. We’re not taught that every voice must be heard in Knowledge co-creation and problem-solving. We’re taught that there’s only one way to be right. ”