Unity in diversity : a multicultural education program designed to promote tolerance and an appreciation of human differences
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Date
1989
Authors
Bopp, Judie (Judith) L
Four Worlds Development Project
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
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Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 1989
Abstract
The Four Worlds Development Project is the result of many people's efforts and wisdom.
Some were directly involved, while others inspired us through their work in the fields of
education, human and community development, health promotion and substance abuse.
Direction for this project was first set at a historic council held in Lethbridge, Alberta in
December, 1982. Participants at the council were Native elders, cultural leaders and professionals
from various communities across North America who gathered to address the root
causes of Native alcohol and drug abuse. It was this gathering that gave birth to the Four
Worlds Development Project.
In February of 1987, many of the elders and cultural leaders who participated in the
original council, reinforced by others (over one hundred in all), representing some 40 tribes
from across North America, gathered at St. Paul's Treatment Centre on the Blood Reserve
near Cardston, Alberta. They were invited to review the philosophy, guiding principles, activities,
and strategies for human and community development articulated and implemented
by the Four Worlds Development Project during its first four years, and to give direction and
guidance for the years to come.
The elders and their collaborators were overwhelming in the strength of their support,
approval and encouragement for all aspects of the Four Worlds Development Project. We
are therefore confident in saying that the philosophy and principles the Project is based upon,
as well as the processes, strategies, activities and vision of the future outlined in these documents,
have received the full and unreserved support of the many respected Native elders and
cultural leaders from across North America who attended this historic council.
The contribution of these dedicated leaders was framed by their own commitment to
Native people and their own, often hard won, experience. To each of them we offer our
deepest respect and appreciation. It is with their continued encouragement, guidance and
prayers that we proceed "toward the year 2000" with the complete faith that Mother Earth
and all her people will be healed.
Description
[15], 330 leaves : ill. ; 29 cm.
Keywords
Indigenous peoples -- North America , Multiculturalism , Cultural pluralism , Hutterite Brethren