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PRETTY AMAZING! This mural is the result of collaborative efforts between Aftab Erfan, graduate student from University of British Columbia, and over 40 members of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw community. In October and November of 2011 we held a series of seven workshops on Tsulquate to discuss the topic of parenting. The workshops had an open format and often functioned as sharing circles, with each person offering their own experience and wisdom. Collectively, we generated a list of good parenting practices under four headings:
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1. Nurture a feeling of self-worth in children
TRUST REPORT & COMMUNITY NOTICES PARENTING MURAL CONT. MISC. NOTICES LOCAL JOB POSTINGS COLOURING MARK YOUR CALENDAR
2. Discipline to teach right from wrong 3. Take care of your Self [so you can care for your children]
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4. Stay connected to your Culture The painting was created to capture and celebrate the aspiration to raise our children according to these principles. The four figures – baby, young child, adult woman, and elder – symbolically represent each of the four principles. (continued on page 4)
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The Art of Parenting According to Old and New Wisdom Aftab Erfan and members of the Gwa’sala‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nations Acrylics on canvas, lettering in water-based markers 6x13 feet 2012
24/07/2012