Discipline And Sharing: Education the Indian Way

Jeannette Armstrong

doi:10.63428/ah652047

Discipline And Sharing

Education the Indian Way

Jeannette Armstrong

Volume 1, Number 2 (1985) 1 (2): 73-88

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.63428/ah652047

Keywords Indigenous Education, Assimilation, Community Development, Natural Growth, Elder Guidance, Indian Communities, Traditional Education Systems, Language Preservation, Traditional Medicine, Impact of Outside Influences, Identity Crisis, Cultural Identity Preservation, Importance of Parental Guidance, Cultural Re-education

Abstract

The articles delve into the traditional education systems of Indigenous communities, emphasizing the natural stages of growth from childhood to adulthood and the role of elders in imparting special skills. It highlights the challenges faced by Indigenous education due to assimilation and manipulation efforts by external governments, leading to identity crises and social issues. Additionally, the detrimental effects of Western education on Indian communities are discussed, advocating for the preservation of cultural identity through reclaiming traditional education systems. The importance of language preservation, health education, and parental guidance within Indigenous communities is also emphasized, stressing the need for cultural re-education and self-reliance.