Cultural Sensitivity

Cultural SensitivityThe Introduction : 

Cultural SensitivityThe Introduction

Cultural Sensitivity : 

Cultural Sensitivity Dene Elder Betsy Anderson - Tadule Lake, MB “There was a time when all the people and all the animals understood each other and spoke the same language.” Cree Proverb - “Be truthful and respectful in our speech, which in itself is a miracle and a gift from the Creator, that we might use it only to speak good of each other and pass on the good things of life.”

Outline : 

Outline The Northern Affairs Office Surface Lease Impact Management agreement Human Resources Management Agreement (67% RSN)

Resident of Saskatchewan’s North : 

Resident of Saskatchewan’s North Saskatchewan's North The region denoted by “SASKATCHEWAN'S NORTH" shall mean that portion of Saskatchewan described in the Northern Municipalities Act Chapter N-5.1 Reg. 1 pursuant to Order in Council 1483/83 dated September 28, 1983. (a)   A person who has resided in Saskatchewan's North for a period of 10 years or one half his or her age, whichever is the lesser. Such a person: PRIMARY IMPACT COMMUNITIES shall mean those municipal or First Nations communities in Saskatchewan’s North located in closest proximity to the Mine Operation SECONDARY IMPACT COMMUNITIES shall mean all municipal or First Nations communities in Saskatchewan’s North, apart from the Primary Impact Communities

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Northern Saskatchewan 320,000 square kilometers 40,000 people 80% aboriginal Cree, Dene and Métis

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Where?

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Cameco is part of the social fabric of 40 aboriginal communities in Northern Saskatchewan

Northern Strategy : 

Northern Strategy “This province (Saskatchewan) has the opportunity to shape the national agenda by showing how to get northern social, economic, political and environmental development right. Through innovation and leadership, Saskatchewan has an opportunity to forge vitally important economic relations with other northern communities:” STAR PHOENIX, Sept 5,2008

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The Glimpse Beginning of Cultural Slide Show

Why? : 

Why?

Fond du Lac : 

Fond du Lac Social and Economic Impact Over 100 people employed at Cameco business participation

Follow Up Activity : 

Follow Up Activity 1)      Plan a trip to an Aboriginal cultural activity where you are unfamiliar with your surroundings? Describe the event and how you felt? Compare this to what a new recruit from the north might feel coming into our industrial operations 2)      Research the Northern Administrative District and learn something unique about the region community or person from the region that you did not know and can share at the Class?  3)      Describe your understanding of Métis, Woodland Cree Culture and Woodland Dene Culture in 2 paragraphs per culture?  4)      Name 5 High Profile RSN leaders you are aware of that have made significant change ? 5)      What is the difference between the culture of Poverty and Aboriginal culture? 6) Find out from the site elders how to say “hello” , “welcome”, “good bye”, “nice day”, “Cree” “Dene” in both languages of the region? Be careful and double check your answers northerners like to play tricks.

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Suggestions for Growing Cultural Sensitivity